Manager, Data Science (Remote)

Availity delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for health care professionals who want to build healthy, thriving organizations. Availity has the powerful tools, actionable insights and expansive network reach that medical businesses need to get an edge in an industry constantly redefined by change.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Data Science the Data Science Manager will be expected to provide leadership for Data Science application development including new product enablement and application enhancement. The Manager will be responsible for supporting one of Availity's core products and leading all aspects of the Data Science development life cycle for that product. This includes design, prototyping, development, deployment, and continuous improvement of advanced statistical and machine learning solutions.

This individual will also be responsible for the development and translation of business requirements into functional specifications for internal and external clients. They anticipate and analyze new trends in technology, assess the impact of emerging technologies on the business, provide solutions to address technology and business issues, and manage financial and technology resources of the company while ensuring the development of high-quality technology solutions. The manager will be the primary liaison between the data science development team and all other business groups including engineering, information management, product management, product services, and senior management and will be called upon to serve in multiple roles in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial corporate environment.

The role's responsibilities to include hiring, goal setting, appraisal, development, and day-to-day coaching. The role will also be required to carry out other duties, projects, or activities as specified by their management.

Sponsorship, in any form, is not available for this position.

Location: Remote, US

Role qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field of study
• 8 years of experience in analytic application development which includes people and financial management responsibilities
• 5 years of experience in managing analytics teams and building relationships with people at a variety of organizational levels
• 3 years of hands-on experience in developing analytics solutions, preferably in areas of healthcare Data Science
• Excellent communication and presentation skills- ability to lead a team and present a compelling business case
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
• Understanding of Data Science and machine learning development methodologies, application design, and information architecture

You will set yourself apart:

• Master's degree
• Knowledge in healthcare business and data
• Experience building out and managing a new Data Science and/or AI team

What you will be doing:

• Helping build out the Data Science team at Availity
• Directly impacting how Availity implements Data Science standards and practices
• Pioneering Availity's Data Science and AI focused teams with a focus on driving automation and helping users understand their next best action
• Managing diverse requirements, negotiate, and effectively articulate rationale and vision behind technical decisions that support the business
• Partnering closely with Product, Engineering and Design leadership to drive impact throughout the product development process with research and data
• Advocating, evangelizing, and implementing modern Data Science and engineering practices
• Traveling to meet with internal and external stakeholders on a monthly cadence

Availity culture and benefits:

• Availity is a certified "Great Place to Work", a "Best Workplaces for Technology Companies", a "Best Workplaces for Women" and a "Best Workplaces for Millennials"!
• Culture is important to us and there are many ways for you to make your mark here!
• We have several Diversity & Inclusion teams and various ways to engage with fellow Availity associates. "AvaiLadies", "Beyond Black", "HOLA", "Availity Pride", "VetAvaility" a Young Professionals Group and "She Can Code IT" a group for women in tech are some of the groups you can get involved in.
• Availity is a culture of continuous learning. We have many resources and experts in our tech stack and in our industry that can help get you there too!
• We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure, generous HSA company contribution, healthcare, vision, dental benefits and a 401k match program that you can take advantage of on day one!
• We offer unlimited PTO for salaried associates + 9 paid holidays. Hourly associates start at 19 days of PTO and go up from there with all the same holiday benefits.
• Interested in wellness? We allow our associates to reimburse up to $250/year for gym memberships, participation in racing events, weight management programs, etc.
• Interested in furthering your education? We offer education reimbursement!
• Availity offers Paid Parental Leave for both moms and dads, both birth parents and adoptive parents.
• Want to work for an organization that gives back to the community? You're at the right place! Availity partners with various organizations, both locally and nationally, to raise awareness, funds and morale as our staff members volunteer their time and funds to engage the organizations campaign.

Next steps:

After you apply, you will receive text/email messages thanking you for applying and then you will continue to receive more text/email messages alerting you as to where you are in the recruitment process.

Interview process:

• Recruiter resume review
• Manager resume review
• Recruiter video interview
• Manager video interview
• Panel video interview
• Senior leadership video interview

Availity is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions in employment matters without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Availity is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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