Senior Data Scientist

RVO Health is building a suite of integrated products that enable data-driven, digital experiences for our brands and partners. You will work with cutting-edge technologies that change how millions of users connect, explore, and work with these brands. As a Senior Data Scientist at RVO Health, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our recommendation systems.

• Model Development: Use your expertise in machine learning and predictive analytics to design, build, and deploy robust recommendation models. Your work will directly influence the company's decision-making and strategic direction.
• Engage with Business Stakeholders: Regularly communicate and collaborate with key business stakeholders to identify valuable opportunities to leverage data science techniques.
• Model Optimization: Continuously strive for the improvement of existing models by incorporating new data, refining algorithms, or utilizing innovative data science techniques. Your focus will be on enhancing the predictive accuracy of our models to make them more reliable and efficient.
• Results Communication: Communicate complex data science concepts and the model outcomes to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and effective manner.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Collaborate with other data scientists, data engineers, and cross-functional teams in an agile environment to ensure the smooth and timely execution of projects.

• 4+ years of experience as a Data Scientist 
• Expert knowledge of machine learning and statistical modeling with experience in at least one of the following areas: recommender systems, NLP, deep learning, or graph theory applications.
• Capability of communicating effectively with business and data science leaders on project status, timeline and technical results.
• Proficient at collecting and mining data from disparate data sources, and willing to dig deeper and understand the process that creates the data.
• Analytical and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize, execute, and deliver projects on time
• Capable of translating business opportunities into data science problems and defining the right project scope and performance metric to measure success
• Must be comfortable with unstructured, fast moving and constantly evolving high-growth environment
• Committed team player who is proactive, takes ownership over the success of their projects, and works hard to support those around them
• Comfortable working onsite in Charlotte or Minneapolis twice a week 

Pursuant to various state Fair Pay Acts, below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company. The following benefits are provided by RVO Health, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Starting Salary: $108,000 - $150,000 
  *Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications and experience
• Access to a Free Udemy for Business subscription—thousands of hours of learning content on hundreds of different subjects at your fingertips
• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Income Protection Plans
• Pet Services Plans
• Mental Health Support
• Wellness Coaching
• HSA- Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym & Fitness Center Discount Program

Who We Are: 

Founded in 2022, RVO Health is a new healthcare platform of digital media brands, services and technologies focused on building relationships with people throughout their health & wellness journey. We meet people where they are in their personal health journeys and connect them with both the information and the care they need. RVO Health was created by joining teams from both Red Ventures and UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Health. Together we’re focused on delivering on our vision of a stronger and healthier world. 

RVO Health is comprised of Healthline Media (Healthline, Medical News Today, Psych Central, Greatist and Bezzy), Healthgrades, FindCare and PlateJoy; Optum Perks, Optum Store and the virtual coaching platforms Real Appeal, Wellness Coaching, and QuitForLife. 

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program. 

RVO Health is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at RVO Health is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.  

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

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