At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.
The Impact You Will Have
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is hiring a Senior Data Scientist in Eagan, MN. This position works across the Enterprise to identify opportunities for process efficiencies, innovation, and value creation through advanced analytics and data science. You will manage complex data and deliver meaningful insights that influence strategic decision-making at Blue Cross. This role involves understanding intricate business requirements, stewarding diverse data sources, applying advanced analytical techniques, and building AI models that drive organizational impact.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Data Science experience and is highly proficient in Python for end-to-end data workflows. They are skilled in building CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, automating deployments, and containerizing applications with Docker. Familiarity with AWS services (Bedrock), is preferred. The candidate will have experience with GenAI tools, including LangChain and LangGraph, and understand prompt engineering and vector store integration (e.g., FAISS, ChromaDB). Shell scripting for automation and task scheduling is a plus. Bonus skills include Node.js, React, and database technologies. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, with the ability to translate complex data insights into clear, actionable guidance.
Your Responsibilities
Take lead on data science projects to design and implement models and experiments from end to end, including data ingestion and preparation, feature engineering, analysis and modeling, model deployment, performance tracking and documentation.
Lead-by-example junior data scientists around mature data science practices e.g., readable code, thorough documentation, comprehensive experimentation.
Work with business partners to convert ambiguous business problems in clear data science/ML specifications. Use contextual business acumen to convert model predictions/results into impactful insights and provide actionable guidance on risks and limitations.
Drive conversations with product managers, data engineers, and subject matter experts to ship new models, algorithms and improvements continuously and collaboratively into production.
Use combination of machine learning knowledge and contextual business acumen to convert results into impactful insights and provide actionable guidance on risks and limitations of model.
Write narrative documents for model specification and performance analysis to communicate findings and recommendations to teammates, stakeholders and executive leadership.
Required Skills and Experience
5+ years of related professional experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.
Hands-on experience in analytics and data science (classification/regression, unsupervised learning, time-series/sequence models, NLP, explainability methods, deep learning).
Solid proficiency in data science tools such as Python, R, Spark, SQL.
Experience implementing predictive algorithms and statistical analysis/inference in workflows using structured and unstructured data.
Ability to communicate highly technical results to diverse audiences.
Comfortable working as part of a team and taking initiative.
High school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree.
Proven experience translating complex analyses into actionable insights.
Ability to break down complex or unclear problems into data-driven hypotheses.
Technical Skills:
Python: End-to-End Data Workflows is strongly preferred
Experience working with large language models (LLMs)
CI/CD and Infrastructure as code – experience with Docker
Author and maintain Github
Node.js experience
React
Terraform
Database skills
Familiarity with AWS services:
AWS Bedrock is strongly preferred
DynamoDB
S3
Fargate
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with business stakeholders to understand needs, translate between technical and business objectives, and deliver solutions that align with strategic goals..
Ability to craft compelling narratives using visuals and clear written summaries.
Prior experience in healthcare or related field is strongly preferred.
Anchored in Connection
Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week – most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.
Compensation and Benefits$88,600.00 - $117,400.00 - $146,200.00 AnnualPay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
401k
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
And more
To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAt Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action plan, as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic.
Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at: [email protected].
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What We Do
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is a taxable, nonprofit organization with a mission to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Chartered in 1933 as Minnesota’s first health plan, we’ve promoted wider, more economical and timely availability of health services for the people of Minnesota for 80+ years.
Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota is a nonprofit independent licensee of the Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® Association.
