Data Scientist

Location: Ideal candidates will be able to report to our Pulse Point location at 740 W. Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

The Data Scientist will be responsible for the development and implementation of predictive modeling algorithms and techniques to solve business problems and optimize member experiences. 

How you will make an impact: 

• Develop data visualizations.
• Analyze data utilization statistical tools.
• Operationalize machine learning algorithms.
• Generate data from on-premise and cloud data sources.
• Document business requirements for data processing.
• Negotiate data delivery with business owners.
• Operate as a consultant to assist business owners with data-driven decision making.
• Serve as technical expert for team and mentor lower level analysts.
• Design predictive modeling projects to address specific business problems determined by consultation with business partners.
• Work with datasets of varying degrees of size and complexity including both structured and unstructured data.
• Pipe and process massive data-streams in distributed computing environments such as Hadoop to facilitate analysis.
• Implement batch and real-time model scoring to drive actions.
• Develop proprietary algorithms to build customized solutions that go beyond standard industry tools and lead to innovative solutions.
• Develop sophisticated visualization of analysis output for business users.
• Provide high-level controllership/evaluation of all output produced to ensure established targets are met.
• Determine the continuous improvement opportunities of current predictive modeling algorithms.
• Proactively collaborate with business partners to determine identified population segments and develop actionable plans to enable the identification of patterns related to quality, use, cost and other variables.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, or related.
• Three (3) years of experience in related occupation(s).
• Three (3) years of experience in related occupation(s) must include:
• Three (3) years of experience with statistical modeling.
• Three (3) years of experience with Power BI or Tableau.
• Three (3) years of experience creating dashboards and customized interactive reports.
• Three (3) years of experience using SQL.
• One (1) year of experience creating data pipelines and processing massive datasets in distributed computing environments to facilitate analysis.

Alternate Education / Experience Requirements:

• Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, or related, and one (1) year of experience in related occupation(s). Must have one (1) year of experience in each of the skills listed above.

"Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.”

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.