[Remote] Data Scientist II

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Press Ganey is the leading experience measurement, data analytics, and insights provider for complex industries. They are seeking a Data Scientist II to serve as a business partner for data-analytic deliverables, develop data assets for analytics, and produce reports and visualizations for internal and external stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesUnder direction of a technical lead, in collaboration with other business partners serving the analytic client, execute on deliverables requirementsIndependently produce analysis (e.g. basic data analysis, statistical test, statistical modeling) or analytics (e.g. a dashboard), with appropriate technologies (e.g. Excel, Tableau, R, Python, Tableau, PowerBI)Independently write programs in appropriate language (e.g. R, SQL, SPSS, SAS), to develop data (sets) needed to support deliverablesProduce written reports, for internal constituents, which summarize analytic deliverable; including methods, interpretations, and business implicationsSupport ad-hoc analytic advisory support to internal clients (e.g. sales, account management, advisory services, product management, and consulting), including answering data and methodology questions, interpretation of results andStay abreast of contemporary analytics, such as big data technologies (e.g. cloud services, Hadoop, OLAP tools), analytic technologies (e.g. R, Python, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.), and statistical (including data-mining) methodsStay abreast of healthcare industry issues affecting PG clients (e.g. VBP, HCAHPS, “Population Health”)Independently, and in collaboration with business partners (e.g. Strategy, Development, Product Management, and CRA) prototype scalable, novel analytic solutions that address important business questionsIndependently, develop and prototype novel data sets that integrate existing PG or external data, for the purpose of developing novel analytic solutionsEnsure accuracy and quality of deliverablesExhibit interpersonal skills that foster collaborative working relationshipsDocument workSkillsBachelors or higher in Statistics, Engineering, Economics, or other quantitative discipline1-3 years experience in a data-analytic intensive roleIntermediate to advanced proficiency with SQL, SAS, R, STATA or other high level data programming languageBasic to intermediate proficiency with Python, PHP, Perl, VB, JavaScript, C++ or other programming languageFormal training or extensive applied experience with advanced statistical methods such as regression-type modeling, data-mining methods (e.g. classification trees)Proficiency with data visualization1-3 years developing data that merges relational tables, either within a relational database or related 'big data' environments (e.g. SQL Server, Hadoop)1-3 years of real world data and statistical analysis experience1-3 years project management experience, including demonstrated success with cross-functional collaboration1-3 years implementing novel analytics with minimal supervisionBenefitsIn addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus or commission tied to achieved results.Company OverviewPress Ganey is the leading partner to healthcare providers and health plans improving the experiences of their patients, consumers, and workforce by marrying data with unparalleled technology, analytics, and expertise. It was founded in 1979, and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.moreheadassociates.com.Company H1B SponsorshipPress Ganey has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 9 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 8 in 2023, 9 in 2022, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.