Data Scientist

About CCNC

From the mountains to the coast, from large cities to small towns, Community Care of North Carolina is transforming health care. Informed by statewide data and predictive analytics, community-based care-managers work with local physicians and diverse teams of health professionals to develop whole-person plans of care that connect people to the right local resources and increase equity and access to high quality care.

CCNC Mission Statement:

To improve the health and quality of life for all North Carolinians by building supporting better community-based healthcare delivery systems.

Position Summary

As a Data Scientist at CCNC, you will build and maintain predictive models that support our proprietary Impactability™ framework, which identifies Medicaid patients most likely to benefit from care management outreach. You will analyze large claims, clinical, and social determinants of health datasets to surface trends, disparities, and opportunities for population health improvement. You will collaborate closely with clinical, care management, and network teams to translate analytic findings into practical program recommendations.

You will also contribute to the continued development of CCNC's cloud-based analytics infrastructure on AWS, design and run retrospective and prospective program evaluations, and prepare clear data visualizations and reports for both technical and non-technical audiences including executive leadership, payers, and state partners. Additionally, you will support quality improvement initiatives by developing performance metrics and benchmarking tools used by practices across the state.

Essential Functions

Build and refine machine learning models for our proprietary predictive models
Design and implement a framework for continuous model improvements for both our Risk and Impactability predictive models
Evaluate models for potential bias and implement appropriate corrections
Build New predictive models that address emerging business needs
Incorporate novel data sources (e.g., clinical data) and variables into the models
Update and maintain the table of look-up values that contribute to our models
Monitor and validate the production of algorithms and predictive models within our population health analytics application (Innovaccer)
Help design and implement evaluations of CCNC programs
Present and summarize the results of CCNC program evaluations
Help develop and implement performance metrics and associated benchmarks
Help the enterprise identify drivers and actionable solutions for reducing total cost of care for our value-based contracts
Other duties as required

Required Qualifications

Master's degree or higher (PhD preferred) in Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
3+ years of experience applying machine learning and statistical modeling to real-world problems
Experience working with large, complex datasets — ideally administrative claims, EHR data, or other healthcare data
Strong SQL skills and comfort working in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
Strong skills using any statistical software package
Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated commitment to equity and improving outcomes for underserved populations

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Medicaid or other public payer data
Background in program evaluation or applied health services research
Familiarity with population health management concepts and care management workflows

Working Conditions

Routinely there may be some minor physical inconveniences or discomforts in the work setting, including sitting for moderate periods of time
Must be able to utilize office equipment, computer, keyboard and phone with or without assistive devices
Repetitive wrist motion and occasional lifting/carrying of up to 25 pounds

Why Join Us

Make a meaningful impact on youth and families across North Carolina
Work with a supportive and collaborative care team
Competitive Benefits Package effective first day of employment
Opportunities for growth, training, and bonus incentives*

Ready to improve the health and quality of life of all North Carolinians by building and supporting better community-based health care delivery systems?

Apply today and join us in delivering compassionate care that makes a difference.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: Remote