Data Science Intern

Job Description

Looking for a way to make an impact and help people? Join PacificSource and help our members access quality, affordable care! PacificSource is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age. Diversity and Inclusion: PacificSource values the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and fostering a workplace in which individual differences are appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. Position Overview: This internship program provides a framework for students and post-graduates to enhance their analytics experience in an applied setting. The intern will be assigned to a project, research question, or problem statement that best suits both the business need and their skill set. The intern will work through the various steps of a Data Science cycle, culminating in a final summary (white paper, sample ML deployment, or report), demonstration, and writeup of their decision-making process, findings, and recommendations. Essential Responsibilities: Data mapping, transforming, and preparation

• Assemble large, complex data sets that meet business requirements
• Scrub data
• Construct automatable processes for replication

Exploratory analyses

• Explore and analyze complex relationships to identify underlying trends, patterns, and relationships
• Develop visualizations, reports, and observation summaries

Data/ Statistical Modeling or Program Evaluation Analyses

• Identify relevant features or covariates to inform model selection
• Develop, test, and validate multivariate statistical, predictive, or machine learning model(s)

Documentation and Evaluation

• Interpret and document findings, lessons learned, and final recommendations
• Create and maintain appropriate technical documentation, code repository, and source control
• Assist in developing end-to-end pipeline for production as appropriate
• Critically evaluate final model, algorithms, processes, or recommendations. Document potential limitations and biases.

Reporting & Data Presentation Supporting Responsibilities:

• Meet department and company performance and attendance expectations.
• Follow the PacificSource privacy policy and HIPAA laws and regulations concerning confidentiality and security of protected health information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUCCESS PROFILE Work Experience: Related experience preferred but not required.
Education, Certificates, Licenses: Ideal candidate is a graduate student or has recently graduated with an advanced degree in a related field (such as statistics, public health/ epidemiology/ biostatistics, data analytics, or other related field) and is actively pursuing a career in the field. Knowledge:

• Educational and/or applied experience with:
  • Research methods
  • Program evaluation
  • Health care analysis
  • Creating technical documentation

• Proficiency in at least one or more programming languages (such as R, Python, SAS, Stata, MPlus, SQL, SPSS) with a desire to learn new technologies as needed.
• Working understanding of statistical and predictive modeling concepts (and appropriate uses), machine learning approaches, natural language processes, and/or clustering and classification techniques
• Work well both independently and on a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Strong critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills
• Attention to details both subtle and obvious

Preferred Knowledge:

• working knowledge of relational databases
• experience working with large, complex data sets
• experience wrangling and scrubbing data sets
• coursework in statistical modeling
• interest in pursuing career in the health system, public health, or health care field

Competencies

• Adaptability
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Building Strategic Work Relationships
• Building Trust
• Continuous Improvement
• Contributing to Team Success
• Planning and Organizing
• Work Standards

Environment: Work inside in a general office setting with ergonomically configured equipment. Travel is required approximately 0% of the time Our Values We live and breathe our values. In fact, our culture is driven by these seven core values which guide us in how we do business:

• We are committed to doing the right thing.
• We are one team working toward a common goal.
• We are each responsible for customer service.
• We practice open communication at all levels of the company to foster individual, team and company growth.
• We actively participate in efforts to improve our many communities-internally and externally.
• We actively work to advance social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace, the healthcare system and community.
• We encourage creativity, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence.

Physical Requirements: Stoop and bend. Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while performing core job functions. Repetitive motions to include typing, sorting and filing. Light lifting and carrying of files and business materials. Ability to read and comprehend both written and spoken English. Communicate clearly and effectively. Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position and is subject to change. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employment remains AT-WILL at all times.