Manager, Data Science / Chief Data Scientist (HCA/ITD #10117621)

Posting Details

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Our Vision

Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.

Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.

Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.

Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The Manager, Data Science / Chief Data Scientist:
Leads the development and execution of data strategies that drive informed decision making and generate meaningful business insights;

Partners closely with Information Technologies (IT) and key business units to design innovative, data driven solutions aligned with the Health Care Authority's (HCA) strategic goals;

Serves as a trusted advisor for data driven insights, functioning as the head of analytics and solutions for the organization;

Works under the supervision of the HCA Chief Data and Analytics Officer to guide the strategic analytics function within the Office of Data and Analytics;

Ensures HCA remains at the forefront of advanced analytic solutions, supporting data driven decisions and program development;

Plays a key role in expanding HCA's capabilities in prescriptive and cognitive analytics;

Leads efforts to enhance analytic skills and data literacy across the organization;

Supports HCA's mission of implementing innovative technologies that provide convenient and unparalleled access to information and services.

How does it get done?

The Manager, Data Science / Chief Data Scientist is responsible for:

Serving as the department's lead expert and sharing best practices in statistics, data modeling, applied mathematics, quantitative research, and predictive modeling;

Developing relationships with cross departmental partners to build collaborative analytics efforts that support policy development, reduce inequality, and promote equity for New Mexicans;

Translating business needs into analytics and reporting requirements that support executive decisions and workflows;

Encouraging informed risk-taking and acting as a catalyst for innovation by generating practical, sustainable, and creative solutions that maximize existing resources;

Performing large-scale experimentation and building data driven models to address business questions;

Mining and analyzing large structured and unstructured datasets, identifying trends and patterns, defining and monitoring metrics, creating data narratives, and building tools that drive decisions;

Researching and implementing cutting-edge machine learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence techniques to increase efficiency in data analysis;

Providing technical support for internal studies, including outcome evaluations, process reviews, program implementation assessments, needs analyses, performance measurement, feasibility studies, and program monitoring;

Developing and maintaining technical knowledge in machine learning, generative AI, and related technologies while staying current with industry trends and best practices;

Ensuring effective design and high-quality deliverables in the machine learning domain by designing and developing ML and deep learning systems, running tests, and implementing appropriate algorithms;

Applying statistical analysis and visualization techniques such as hierarchical clustering, tSNE, and PCA to support machine learning activities;

Developing and maintaining a training program in basic statistics and data analysis tools for new analysts and staff to strengthen the hub and spoke model and expand data driven decision-making capacity;

Engaging in the development of data standards and data governance operations, including documenting business rules, metadata, procedures, and supporting quality improvement efforts across the organization.

Who are the customers?

The Manager, Data Science / Chief Data Scientist will:
Understand HCA's strategy and work to enable and develop innovative analytic solutions that advance HCA's mission and goals;

Engage with the CDAO, CIO, and the HCA Strategy Team, which includes the HCA Secretary, Deputy Secretaries, and Division Directors;

Collaborate with various program business leaders and division/spoke data teams to support strategic and analytic needs.

Ideal Candidate

The Manager, Data Science / Chief Data Scientist will:
Understand HCA's strategy and work to enable and develop innovative analytic solutions that advance HCA's mission and goals;

Engage with the CDAO, CIO, and the HCA Strategy Team, which includes the HCA Secretary, Deputy Secretaries, and Division Directors;

Collaborate with various program business leaders and division/spoke data teams to support strategic and analytic needs.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Physics, Economics, or related field and ten (10) years of combined experience in cloud engineering, cloud migration, data engineering, data integration, streaming data development, data warehousing, data curation, data analysis, design, storage, data protection and security, or related field. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling fourteen (14) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.

Employment is subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation and is conditional pending results.

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Agency Contact Information: Theresa Romero, (505) 394-2977. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.