Senior Data Scientist, Payment Accuracy

CVS Health

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$111,240–$222,480 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Aug 31, 2026

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Similar $161k
This role $167k
$98k most similar roles pay here $236k

This role pays more than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$195,798 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $167k versus about $161k for comparable roles.

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About CVS Health

CVS Health is a leading American healthcare company operating retail pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services, and a health insurance segment through Aetna, one of the nation''s largest health insurers. Industry: Healthcare & Pharmacy

CVS Health currently has 409 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,450–$284,280 across 135 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Data Scientist, Payment Accuracy

As a Senior Data Scientist on the Payment Optimization Analytics team at CVS Health, you will work in a fast-paced, innovative environment to develop and validate algorithms and predictive models that inform network strategy and design, enhance provider engagement, and improve consumer experience across multiple channels. Your day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing structured and unstructured data using advanced statistical techniques, collaborating with business partners to solve complex problems, and presenting analytics results to stakeholders. You will leverage technologies such as Google Cloud Platform, SQL (BigQuery), Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn), and machine learning frameworks to build robust solutions that drive meaningful insights in the healthcare industry. This role requires strong programming skills, proficiency in predictive modeling, and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

What you'll do

  • Leads the development and validation of algorithms and statistical models to solve complex analytical problems.
  • Analyzes structured and unstructured data using advanced techniques to address multiple business challenges.
  • Collaborates with business partners to develop predictive modeling and performance metrics for strategic insights.
  • Develops robust solutions through provider-directed engagement channels to enhance consumer experience in healthcare.
  • Uses programming skills to explore, examine, and interpret large volumes of diverse data effectively.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of progressively complex related experience in data science or analytics.
  • Proficient in SQL (BigQuery), Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn), and machine learning techniques.
  • Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to business partners effectively.
  • Experience with AI/LLM integration including prompt engineering and agent frameworks.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in advanced analytics tools for large data set analysis.
  • In-depth specialization in mathematical analysis methods, statistical analyses, and predictive modeling.

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