Data Science Manager (HCA/ITD #10117621)

Data Science Manager (HCA/ITD #10117621) State of New Mexico - 3.4 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $51.72 - $82.76 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Economics Data modeling Data Integration (Data management) Statistics Computer Science Applied Mathematics Bachelor's degree in statistics Bachelor's degree in Physics Implementing cloud migration projects Engineering Data reporting Mathematics Information Systems Bachelor's degree in economics Technical support Bachelor's degree in business administration Driver's License Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Driving Decision making Physics Developing new training programs Predictive analytics Business Administration Data science Data visualization Clustering Implementing machine learning algorithms Bachelor's degree in mathematics Business requirements Senior level AI Business Bachelor's degree in computer science PCA Quantitative research Data-driven decision making Bachelor's degree in data science Data Science Staff development 10 years Full Job Description Posting Details Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Our Vision Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system. Our Mission We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services. Our Goals Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce. Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives. Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information. Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness. Why does the job exist? The Data Science Manager will ensure that the Health Care Authority (HCA) remains at the forefront of innovative analytic solutions and algorithm development, enabling informed decision-making and advancing the agency into the domains of prescriptive and cognitive analytics.

The Data Science Manager will:

Strengthen data literacy across all levels of HCA, providing tools that support HCA's goal of implementing innovative technology to deliver convenient, unparalleled access to services and information; Build and maintain relationships with cross departmental partners to advance collaborative analytics efforts that inform policy, reduce inequality, and promote equity across programs serving New Mexicans; Translate business needs into clear analytics and reporting requirements that provide leadership with the information necessary for effective decision making and workflow support; Foster informed risk taking and serve as a catalyst for innovation by generating practical, sustainable, and creative solutions that maximize existing resources and create departmental opportunities. Conduct large scale experimentation and develop data driven models that answer complex business questions; How does it get done? The Data Science Manager will serve as the department's lead expert, sharing best practices and approaches in statistics, data modeling, applied mathematics, quantitative research, and predictive analytics. The Data Science Manager is responsible for: Developing training programs on basic statistics and data analysis tools for new analysts and interested staff, further advancing the department's shift toward data driven decision making; Applying statistical analysis and visualization techniques including hierarchical clustering, t SNE, PCA, and other machine learning methods to extract meaningful insights from diverse datasets; Ensuring effective design and high-quality deliverables in the machine learning domain by developing machine learning and deep learning systems, conducting tests and experiments and implementing appropriate algorithms; Providing technical support for internal studies related to outcome evaluation, process and program implementation, needs assessments, performance measurement, feasibility analyses, ex-post/ex-ante studies, program monitoring and other analytical needs; Researching and implementing cutting edge machine learning, deep learning and artificial intelligence techniques and tools to enhance the efficiency and impact of data analysis. Who are the customers? The Health Care Authority (HCA) Strategy Team which includes the HCA Secretary, HCA Deputy Secretaries, Directors and CIO. Ideal Candidate The Health Care Authority (HCA) Strategy Team which includes the HCA Secretary, HCA Deputy Secretaries, Directors and CIO. Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Physics, Economics, or related field and ten (10) years of combined experience in cloud engineering, cloud migration, data engineering, data integration, streaming data development, data warehousing, data curation, data analysis, design, storage, data protection and security, or related field. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling fourteen (14) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess or obtain Defensive Driving Certificate. Employment is subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation and is conditional pending results. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information:

Theresa Romero, (505) 394-2977. Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.