Lead Director – Data Scientist, Forecasting Accuracy, Analytical Insights for Underwriting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +12 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the data science and analytics strategy for the transformation of underwriting software products, managing the process from problem identification to deployment in production.

• Develop and implement predictive and scenario-based analytics that aid underwriting, pricing, and risk management decisions.

• Utilize time-series analysis, advanced regression techniques, tree-based modeling, forecasting methods, machine learning, and statistical modeling.

• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams to integrate analytics and reporting into essential product workflows.

• Define, monitor, and communicate product, operational, and business metrics along with OKRs.

• Create scalable reporting frameworks and dashboards.

• Present insights that are ready for executive review, detailing progress, risks, and trade-offs.

• Investigate emerging technologies, including AI-driven reporting solutions.

• Foster communication between Product, Engineering, Underwriting, Finance, Actuarial, and Executive teams.

• Convert complex analytical findings into practical narratives.

• Lead, mentor, and cultivate a team of decision scientists, analysts, and validation experts.

• Establish the team's vision, strategy, goals, priorities, and OKRs.

• Oversee resource planning, prioritize workloads, and facilitate organizational growth.

• Deliver executive-level communication, reporting, and strategic recommendations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in analytics, decision science, business intelligence, financial analysis, quality assurance, or data validation.

• At least 5 years of experience in leading large analytical teams and nurturing future leaders.

• Proficient in analytical validation, anomaly detection, root cause analysis, business impact evaluation, and financial validation.

• Capability to analyze and synthesize both quantitative and qualitative data.

• Experience in developing self-service reporting solutions and effectively communicating insights derived from reports and dashboards.

• Proven experience in validating business outcomes and financial performance using extensive datasets.

• Advanced skills in SQL and data analysis.

• Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation abilities.

• Preferred: Experience in PBM, Healthcare, Underwriting, Pricing, Forecasting, Actuarial, or Financial Analytics.

• Preferred: Experience in validating underwriting, forecasting, pricing, or P&L platforms.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Databricks, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Python, or similar analytics tools.

• Preferred: Experience in leading through managers and fostering accountability across multi-tiered data science teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program.

• Equity award program.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Retirement savings options.

• Wellness programs.

• Additional resources to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being.