Lead Data Scientist

Oscar Health

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$174K - $229K USD

Tempe, Arizona, United States First seen 3 weeks, 1 day ago Last seen 21 minutes ago Greenhouse

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• Lead modeling and analytics initiatives for Oscar's claims payment system, partnering with operations and technology leaders to improve performance and automation efficiency • Drive insights through sophisticated data mining and measurement techniques, using SQL, R, and/or Python to build statistical/ML models and maintain data pipelines • Manage a team's technical and operations responsibilities while translating business goals into strategic plans and collaborating across functional areas • Requires 6+ years in quantitative technical fields, 4+ years with SQL/R/Python data analysis, and 4+ years building data models; healthcare/finance/insurance experience is a bonus • Hybrid role (3 days/week in NYC, LA, or Tempe office with Thursday required) offering $174,400–$228,900 base salary plus equity, benefits, and performance bonuses

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Lead Data Scientist to join our Data team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role:

The Lead Data Scientist, Claims will drive modeling and analytics for the core of our technology – our claims payment system. In this role, you will:

Partner with operations and technology leaders in the design and implementation of initiatives to improve claims system performance
Use sophisticated measurement and data mining techniques to drive deep and rapid insights
Use data to achieve our goal of being the most automated and efficient insurer in the industry

You will report into the Senior Director, Data Science.

Work Location: This position is a hybrid role based in our New York City office, Los Angeles Office, or Tempe Office requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule. #LI-Hybrid

Pay Transparency: The base pay for this role is: $174,400 - $228,900 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, company equity grants, and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities:

Translates business goals into plans and tactics for the team
Works with more senior leaders to establish longer term strategies and roadmaps
Participates in team-wide technical and operations management responsibilities
Interacts and collaborates closely with data and business management across functional areas
Leads the research, development, and maintenance of data pipelines, statistical/ML models, and/or advanced analyses
Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

6+ years of industry or other quantitative technical fields (which may include academia)
4+ years of work experience working with SQL, R, and/or Python to query, manipulate and analyze data
4+ years experience building data models, using more advanced analytics methods, statistical modeling, and/or data processing

Bonus points:

Advanced degree in a quantitative or technical field
Experience in the healthcare, finance and/or insurance industries

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At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.

Pay Transparency: Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.

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Reasonable Accommodation: Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team (accommodations@hioscar.com) to make the need for an accommodation known.

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Company:
Oscar Health
Location:
Tempe, Arizona, United States
Experience Level:
Mid
Source:
Greenhouse
Status:
Active

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