Sr. People Data Analyst - Remote

At Oscar, we are searching for a Sr. People Data Analyst to sit within the People Team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role

In this exciting new role, you will build the foundation of data definitions and data visualization here at Oscar. You will possess strong analytical skills, knowledge of data science principles and have an ability to communicate technical concepts to partners with non-technical backgrounds. In partnership with HR and business leaders, you will actively listen, proactively advise on business challenges, and present actionable recommendations to support those challenges. 

Responsibilities 

• Apply your expertise in people research, quantitative analysis, data science and data visualization to help Oscar  recruit, select, grow, and retain talent, etc 

• See beyond the data to identify solutions that will raise the bar for all things people-related

• Collaborate with data engineering and visualization engineers to access and manipulate data, explain data gathering requirements, and display results

• Partner with the HR, recruiting and diversity teams on people projects to identify and clarify critical people issues, deeply understand our people processes, and analyze data to drive improvements

• Bring together Oscar -specific data and outside research to help leaders understand people issues

• Communicate statistical analyses and results, along with implications, to technical and non-technical audiences

• Collaborate effectively with the Employment Law team on a variety of sensitive projects

• Collaborate effectively with and mentor other team members

• Demonstrate exceptional judgment and discretion when dealing with highly sensitive people data

Qualifications

• Required: Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Behavioral Economics, Data Science, Human Development, Health and Behavior, Human Centered Design, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field.

• Required: At least 3 years of relevant industry experience as a hands-on applied researcher.

• Expertise in both applied quantitative and qualitative methods (e.g., interview, focus groups, survey, RCTs, A/B testing, thematic analysis, ethnographic research).

• Knowledge of multivariate statistical techniques and willingness to learn new approaches as needed.

• Experience with, or openness to being trained on, various data analytic and experimentation tools and platforms (e.g., R, Looker, Braze, SQL).

• Ability to quickly tailor and design effective, appropriate research methodologies within time and resource constraints.

• Ability to create compelling presentations and confidently convey research insights through storytelling to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience influencing business and product decisions using research and data.

• Confident in taking the lead on research projects, particularly within trans-disciplinary and cross-functional teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Active learner, actively seeking to expand and share knowledge and experience in behavioral science and applied research to best support the evolving needs of the team.

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Life at Oscar: 

At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.

We aim to make health care affordable and accessible for all, and apply this same vision to our perks and benefits, including: medical benefits, generous paid-time off, paid parental leave, retirement plans, company social events, stocked kitchens, wellness programs, and volunteer opportunities.

Pay Transparency Policy:

Oscar ensures that you won't be discharged or discriminated against based on whether you've inquired about, discussed, or disclosed your pay. Read the full policy here.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team (accommodations@hioscar.com) to make the need for an accommodation known.

To protect the health and safety of our employees, we require any employee conducting in-person work* to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or protected religious reasons, please reach out to our Benefits team at accommodations@hioscar.com to submit an accommodations request.

*Note: In-person work includes: employees required to work from our offices, employees conducting sales work in the field and employees conducting at-home or in-person visits with members.