The Data Scientist will be responsible for mining, analyzing, interpreting, and extracting business meaning from all available Health Connector and external data sources, with the goal of providing meaningful insights to inform and drive business and policy decisions. The position requires working cross functionally with teams across the organization to solve large, complex problems using both historical as well as forward looking modeling, and for understanding the experience of Health Connector membership and Health Connector program functioning. The Health Connector has recently established an enhanced Data, Analytics, and Reporting group, residing in the Finance Department. The Data Scientist is a new, full-time exempt position who will report to the Director of Data & Analytics.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mining and analysis of large amounts of data and information to discover, contextualize and articulate trends, patterns, and insights about Health Connector members and their health coverage.
• Development and maintenance of predictive modeling to address business questions.
• Development of conclusive insights to answer questions and drive business and policy decisions.
• Using data analytical and visualization best practices to create and present information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as needed and assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in data analytics, science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related field(s).
• Minimum 5 years overall work experience with data analysis and analytics.
• Ability to visualize data in effective and meaningful ways.
• Significant data mining, analytical, and modeling experience.
• Proficiency with handling data imperfections.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with SQL and business intelligent tools for data analysis
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and integrity.
• Strong analytic and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Competencies:

• Experience (preferred) and interest in working with public sector health care programs.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Solid and reliable team contributor, excellent listening skills, open-minded, and ability to foster collaborative working relationships with colleagues while performing job duties
• The ability to complete assignments on time with independence and self-direction and adapt to changing work priorities to meet the dynamic needs of the Health Connector.
• Initiative and accountability skills with the ability to identify and solve problems and accountability for ownership of individual performance.
• Honesty and a positive professional attitude.
• Quick learner, ability to follow instructions, willingness to share and to seek advice and feedback from various stakeholders; self-motivated with ability to stretch and take on new challenges.

If interested: Send a cover letter and résumé to Connector-jobs@mass.gov.

Salary: $100,000-$105,000/year

Please note:

• Due to the requirement of 268A, please complete the Applicant Disclosure Form and return it with your application. Link: https://www.mahealthconnector.org/wp-content/uploads/ApplicantsDisclosureForm.pdf
• All Health Connector employees are required to provide satisfactory proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• All Health Connector employees are required to provide satisfactory proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
• The Health Connector is operating on a hybrid work arrangement with 2 days in downtown Boston office and 3 days working from home. There are no exceptions made.
• Employee may be requested to work an extended day and weekends to meet deadlines

About the Health Connector:

The Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority (Massachusetts Health Connector) is an independent public authority serving as the Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant marketplace for the Commonwealth. The organization is charged with providing subsidized and unsubsidized health insurance to individuals and small employers. The Health Connector also oversees policy development related to health care reform under both state and federal laws, as well as conducting public education and outreach about health care reform and coverage opportunities.

The Health Connector is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity as a vital characteristic of its workforce. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Boston, MA 02108: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02108