Senior Data Scientist

Role Description

The position of Sr Data Scientist at Lucet entails creating strategic solutions from large amounts of data collected from various sources, organizing and analyzing the data, then interpreting the data and communicating the results to Lucet stakeholders. It requires a creative, analytical, and tech-savvy problem-solver with good communication skills, and an advanced knowledge of statistics and mathematics. The data scientist has an obligation to uphold the scientific integrity of Lucet and provide thought leadership that will improve members' lives.

Data Analysis & Methodology

• Perform quantitative analyses, design behavioral health assessments, and apply advanced statistical methods to generate actionable insights.
• Ensure psychometric rigor (reliability, validity, predictive value) and validate models for generalizability and meaningful outcomes.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with cross-functional teams and external collaborators to design research, gather requirements, and translate findings into business and clinical insights.
• Deliver presentations and produce clear, non-technical reports to communicate results, limitations, and strategic recommendations.

Project & Data Management

• Lead and manage data-driven projects, including data cleaning, task delegation, and oversight of analytic workflows.
• Identify opportunities to leverage insights for business impact while staying current on data science advancements.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or similar.
• 7+ years experience as a data scientist.
• 5+ years in R or Python, where the former is preferred.
• 5+ years in-depth understanding of SQL.
• Competent in machine learning principles and techniques.
• Demonstrable history of devising and overseeing data-centered projects.
• Ability to relay insights in layman's terms, such that these can be used to inform business decisions.
• Capacity to foster a healthy, stimulating work environment that frequently harnesses teamwork.
• Compliance with prevailing ethical standards.
• Ability to pass background check upon hire and throughout employment.

Requirements

• Health Insurance or Payer experience highly preferred!
• Someone who embodies our values by:
• Serving everyone with compassion and leading with empathy.
• Stepping up and creating value by taking charge and acting when there is an opportunity.
• Adapting in a changing world by recognizing our responsibility to be agile and respond quickly.
• Nurturing growth and belonging by respecting and celebrating everyone for who they are.

Benefits

• Annual compensation between $125,000 - $135,000, PLUS an annual performance-based, discretionary incentive.
• Comprehensive health benefit options: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with competitive employer match.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave and wellbeing incentives.
• Generous paid time off, including volunteer time.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
• Remote work flexibility (role-dependent).
• Opportunity for meaningful growth, both personally and professionally, where your unique background and experience is welcomed and valued.

Working Conditions

• High-speed internet service (cable or fiber optic) with minimum download speed of 20 Mbps, upload speed of 5 Mbps, and maximum latency of 100 milliseconds required.
• Frequent use of computer and phone systems.
• Must be able to constantly remain in a stationary, sitting position, communicate and exchange information with others, inspect information, perform repetitive motions with arms and fingers, interpret data, problem solve, make decisions, organize and plan, and maintain a positive and professional attitude in all situations.
• Work is performed from home with company-provided equipment.
• A quiet workspace with minimal background noise for calls.
• For roles requiring travel, employees must be able to travel by air to various locations and stay overnight in hotels as needed for business purposes.