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WPS Health Solutions Data Scientist in Madison, Wisconsin
Description
Role Snapshot
Our Data Scientist will lead the creation and delivery of detailed reporting and interactive dashboards across a wide array of operational datasets. Key areas of focus include quality improvement activities, decision support, financial analysis, and other operating goals. In addition, this role will mentor other staff members in use of analytic tools and methods and assist with oversight and validation of output.
Salary Range
$100,000 $140,000The base pay offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills, experience and may fall outside the posted range.
Work Location
We offer remote work in the following approved states:Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin
How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you:
Love solving tough business questions using data
Are methodical at problem solving
Have extensive SQL skills and are skilled in the use of tools including SSRS, SSIS, and SAS
Have experience in creating meaningful data visualizations from disparate sources using Power BI or similar tools
Have a background in clinical health and/or insurance
Are a continuous learner who loves a great challenge
Are creative and innovative in the way you approach data analysis
What will I gain from this role?
Working with a very experienced team that is highly collaborative and willing to share their knowledge
Having a direct impact on our Health Plan line of business through data analytics
Experience working in an environment that serves our nation’s military, veterans, Guard and Reserves, and Medicare beneficiaries
Working in a continuous performance feedback environment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent post high school and/or related work experience
4 or more years of experience of SQL coding using Microsoft SQL Server or other SQL tools such as SSRS.
1 or more year of experience working with Health Insurance or Healthcare Data
Strong Power BI Skills
Advanced MS Excel skills including Power Pivot and Power Query
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare informatics OR Statistics OR Economics OR Mathematics OR Computer Science
Experience with clinical data, medical terminology and medical coding
Experience with statistics, predictive analytics, and complex analysis (i.e. R, SAS, Tableau)
Remote Work Requirements
High speed cable or fiber internet
Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at https://speedtest.net)
Please review Remote Worker FAQs (https://secure.wpsic.com/files/remote-work-faqs.pdf) for additional information
Benefits
Remote and hybrid work options available
Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities
401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of your salary and a 50% match for the next 2% of your salary (100% vested immediately)
Competitive paid time off
Health insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start DAY 1
Employee Resource Groups
Professional and Leadership Development Programs
Review additional benefits: ( https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/careers/fulltime_benefits.shtml )
Who We Are
WPS Health Solutions (https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/about/index.shtml) is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors, and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. WPS Health Solutions has been making health care easier for the people we serve for more than 75 years (https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/75/) . Proud to be military and veteran ready.
Culture Drives Our Success
WPS’ Culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled, and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an open and empowering employee experience. We recognize the benefits of employee engagement as an investment in our workforce—both current and future—to effectively seek, leverage, and include differing and unique perspectives that fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities.
We are proud of the recognition we have received from local and national organization regarding our culture and workplace: WPS Newsroom - Awards and Recognition (https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/news/?c=awards)
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)