Jr. Data Scientist

Description:
Works independently with internal and external customers to clearly articulate and define business problem(s) to be solved; reviews data sources and preps needed data; performs required analysis; applies accepted statistical methodologies where applicable; documents the process that was followed and data sources/tools used; ensures results have been validated (statistically, if necessary); and prepares/presents findings that are informative and audience appropriate to drive decision making across various levels of the organization.
Support the development and implementation of programs, special projects and other related corporate initiatives to successfully achieve corporate goals. Lead and/or participate in project teams and operational units in their planning, research, analysis, project management and communication efforts.
1. Cross-Functional Project Team Participation: Assist project staff and subject matter experts with the planning and implementation of project and sub-project work efforts.
a. Work with stakeholders in the initial project planning stage to help set project objectives and success measures.
b. Provide expertise to project managers for business or data requirements as well as ongoing reassessment as reprioritization and/or modifications to project occur.
c. Provide project data reports, ensuring reports are comprehensive, relevant and accurate, and meet all regulatory or corporate compliance requirements.
d. Design project plans including phases of the plan, work plan for staffing of each phase, deliverables and expected outcomes for each phase.
e. Participate on cross functional teams as a contributing member or consultant for data needs.
f. Resolve or assist in resolution of department project issues as assigned.
g. Work with project managers to review status reports prepared by project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule within prescribed budget guidelines:
i. Modify plans as required.
ii. Prepare project reports for relevant stakeholders as required.
2. Data Management, Research & Analysis: Perform statistical, cost and financial analysis of data extracted from various internal and vendor sources to prepare reports based on findings to identify trends, issues and areas for improvement with guidance from senior personnel.
a. Clarify or re-define requests or business needs.
b. Design analysis framework.
c. Identify and explain data anomalies and implications. Document issue and improve data issue management processes and procedures.
d. Construct analysis documentation.
e. Provide health care quality, data, market and professional analysis to support the following functions:
i. Line of Business Plans
ii. Product Development & Pricing
iii. Provider Contracting & Reimbursements
iv. Provider Servicing & Support
f. Support special projects with simple data analytics on an ad hoc basis.
3. Cross-Functional Integration & Effective Communication: Create and foster working relationships with internal staff and external business partners to complete quality deliverables
a. Coordinate internal cross-departmental meetings when necessary.
b. Work directly with cross-departmental team members to complete tasks, facilitate communication, and provide status updates.
c. Work with the project team, client departments and external partners to monitor, collect, communicate, and distribute information accurately and appropriately.
d. Formally or informally communicate analysis, assessments, insights and recommendations through professional written reports and presentations.
e. Cooperate with others to accomplish job duties as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs.
f. Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.
4. Serve as a team player and role model for other employees in the organization by always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness, and respect; conducts oneself in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful, and kind when dealing with members, visitors, the public, and all employees.
Experience Level:
Entry Level
This company is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with records in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.