Junior Data Scientist I

Position Purpose: Responsible for advanced and predictive data analytics using big data and data science technology for healthcare innovation. Perform analysis using data science techniques on structured and unstructured data sets, and develop algorithms for targeted business needs.

Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Highly Preferred Skills:

Programming in R, Python, and SQL

Experience with R Studio

Familiarity with and ability to use Databricks volumes/delta tables and notebooks

Familiarity with and ability to use Snowflake

Experience with predictive modeling, exploratory data analysis, and data visualization

• Designs and develops data models to predict member outcomes or future impact of key member decisions.
• Design and construct analysis tools that extract, and analyze data and store analytical results in an appropriate format for business needs.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis from complex data sources and build key data sets to support company mission operational analysis.
• Evaluate and design experiments to monitor key metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop of mathematical and statistical models to distinguish relevant content or events and recognize patterns.
• Participate in presentations and communicate results of research analysis and findings.
• Participate in the design of automated, operational analytics processes to achieve scale and durability of analysis processes.

Knowledge/Experience: Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Informatics, Econometrics, Engineering, Experimental Science with 1+ years of experience or Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of quantitative analysis experience in data science capabilities including data mining, predictive modeling, machine learning, statistical modeling, large scale data acquisition, transformation, and structured and unstructured data analysis. Experience with database technologies.

By applying to this requisition, you acknowledge and understand that you may be considered for other job opportunities for which Centene believes you may be qualified

Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act