Senior Data Scientist

Hybrid | Eagan, Minnesota Job ID: R0006570 Career Area: Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Date Posted: 06/25/2026 Save Job

Hybrid About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

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 looking for a Senior Data Scientist on our Methods Analytics team!

The Senior Data Scientist on the Identification & Stratification Method Analytics team leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of data-driven processes that identify and prioritize members for care management and utilization management programs. This role focuses on applying statistical and population health methodologies—rather than heavy technical engineering—to analyze member populations, uncover insights, and guide program targeting strategies.

This position is responsible for building and maintaining production identification and stratification workflows that run on a recurring cadence (daily, weekly, monthly) to support both internal care management teams and external vendor programs. The Senior Data Scientist collaborates closely with clinical, product, and analytics partners to refine existing methodologies, develop new identification approaches, and ensure alignment with evolving business and care delivery goals.

The ideal candidate brings a strong healthcare background—such as population health or epidemiology—with deep expertise in statistical analysis, experience working with care management or utilization management concepts, and a collaborative, problem-solving min...