Position Summary

Position Summary:

Data Science & Machine Learning is one of the key drivers for Deloitte’s successful business growth, and we are fully committed to deliver best class products and solution strategies. This position is for a role on HealthPrism™, a solution designed to provide insights about populations who are at an elevated risk for various health conditions. We are hiring a Senior Data Scientist to lead a team of data scientists in building predictive models to achieve technical delivery objectives and address real-world business challenges. The ideal candidate has direct, hands-on experience in predictive modeling using machine learning techniques and has experience leading a team of data scientists in data wrangling, data visualization, statistical analysis and building predictive, machine learning models using supervised, unsupervised and semi-supervised techniques.

Work You’ll Do

Understand the business use case, conduct preliminary analysis, and propose potential solutions using statistical and predictive modeling techniques to solve clients’ problemsPerform feasibility analysis of proposed solutions through data exploration and building proof of concept predictive modelsLead and train a team of data scientists in building advanced analytical and predictive models using large volumes of structured, semi-structured and chaotic dataConduct research, pull data from disparate data sources and prepare data prior to building models on a variety of use casesApply analytical reasoning to solve challenges such as data imbalance, overfitting, etc. to improve model performanceInvestigate model outcomes using feature importance, SHAP analysis etc. to interpret modelsUpdate your knowledge base with AI/ML advancesWork in a highly collaborative atmosphere of data scientists and team leaders from various geographic locationsPresent model methodology and outcomes to key stakeholders for technical review and feedbackMentor, motivate and coach junior data scientists on technical best practices and inspire professional development

The Team

HealthPrism™ is a population segmentation solution that empowers clients to achieve better health outcomes for the communities they serve by mobilizing cutting-edge AI, social drivers of health data, and geospatial analytics. The team has a proven track record serving its clients to reveal actionable social, economic, health, and lifestyle insights. Check out HealthPrism™!

Basic Qualifications:

Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a fundamental understanding of Statistical and Machine Learning algorithmsStrong programming skills in Python and SQLStrong problem-solving skills with emphasis on predictive modeling at the individual levelAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyExcellent communication and critical thinking skillsA passion for leading and supporting career growth for a team of data scientists5+ years of strong predictive modeling experience using machine learning techniques2+ years of experience leading a team of data scientists in building predictive models to address challenging business problemsMaster’s degree or greater in Engineering/Computer Science/Statistics/Mathematics or other quantitative fieldMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong understanding of algorithmic bias and implicationsExperience with building and deploying models in any cloud servicePhD in Engineering/Computer Science/Statistics/Mathematics or other quantitative field

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