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Lead Data Scientist Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Data Scientist Location: Columbus, IN Duration: 9 weeks Primary Skills: this is a fixed fee project ... Lead implementations with customers, providing status updates, and sharing analytical insights.

Senior Data Scientist

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

This role develops more autonomy to develop solutions and may lead others, take on administrative ... How you'll create opportunities in this Data Scientist Senior role: * Service Specialization:

The Lead Data Architect exists to define, own, and evolve Hylant's enterprise application and ... Prefer bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or a related field, or ...

As a Director, you will set the strategic direction and lead business development efforts, making ... Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Computer Science/Information Systems ...

Project Lead Data Manager

Indianapolis, IN · Hybrid

$49.50 - $67/hr

Project Lead Data Manager As a Project Lead Data Manager, you will serve as a technical authority ... Bachelor's degree (BS) or equivalent in a scientific field, or relevant work experience in animal ...

Lead cross-functional MLOps projects in insurance or financial services * Experience with developing GenAI models with unstructured data * Experience with fostering the culture of data scientist ...

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How much do lead data scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead data scientist in Indiana is $157,025.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $161,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lead data scientist?

Lead Data Scientists are experienced professionals who oversee data science teams and projects within an organization. They are responsible for designing and implementing advanced analytics models, managing data pipelines, and turning data insights into actionable business strategies. In addition to their technical expertise, Lead Data Scientists collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior data scientists, and ensure that data-driven solutions align with business goals. Their role often bridges the gap between data science and business decision-making, making them key contributors to an organization's success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead data scientist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead Data Scientist, you need advanced expertise in statistics, machine learning, data modeling, and strong programming skills (often in Python or R), typically supported by an advanced degree in a quantitative field. Familiarity with big data platforms (such as Hadoop or Spark), cloud computing tools, and experience with data visualization and version control systems are commonly required. Outstanding leadership, communication, and project management abilities help distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are crucial for designing impactful data solutions, guiding teams, and effectively translating complex analyses into actionable business strategies.

How does a lead data scientist typically balance hands-on technical work with team leadership responsibilities?

A Lead Data Scientist often splits their time between developing advanced data models and guiding team members through project execution. While they remain deeply involved in coding, data exploration, and validation, they also mentor junior staff, oversee project timelines, and ensure alignment with business goals. Balancing these tasks requires strong organizational skills, the ability to delegate, and regular communication with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. This dual focus not only drives project success but also supports the professional development of the entire data science team.
Infographic showing various Lead Data Scientist job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $157,025 per year, or $75.5 per hour.

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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189th of 304 rated insurance


Job description

Job Description

The Principal Data Scientist will serve as the principal lead to provide accurate and quality analyses that translate data in sound organizational decisions. In this role you will provide strategic thought leadership and partner with other functional areas to deliver collaborative work products that align with divisional and enterprise strategy. You will own delivery of multiple large and/or complex data science and engineering projects.

What You'll Do

  • Lead in the development and testing of hypotheses across all functional data sets

  • Lead requirements gathering sessions with business and technical staff to distill technical requirement from business requests

  • Define and implement integrated data models, allowing integration of data from multiple sources

  • Design and develop scalable, efficient data pipeline processes to handle data ingestion, cleansing, transformation, integration, and validation

  • Define and implement data stores based on system requirements and consumer requirements

  • Design and develop models to understand and solve multiple complex business solutions using a variety of methods including data mining, statistical analysis, predictive modeling and analysis, stochastic modeling, pattern recognition, probability analysis, and network analysis

  • Design and implement production models leveraging technologies such Python, and R

  • Leverage existing data sets and engineer new data sets including development of SQL queries, data integration and resolution of data quality issues

  • Apply advanced conceptual understanding of Big Data systems to data set engineering and analytic model implementation

  • Lead development and reviews of complex analytic models and algorithms

  • Identify actionable insights, suggest recommendations, and influence business direction by effectively communicating results to cross functional groups

  • Document and test analytic processes including performance and thorough data validation and verification

  • Engage with enterprise business areas to incorporate feedback into audit process including but not limited to Payment Integrity, SIU, Provider, Behavioral Health, Med Policy, Claims, Pharmacy
  • Articulate analytic methods and drive business outcomes with responsible business areas
  • Consult with executive level leadership across the organization- with responsibility to drive CoC ideation for Commercial and Medicare
  • Informally lead other analysts and synthesize information and make recommendations to executive leadership
What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)

  • 8+ years of experience in related field.

  • In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field.

  • Strong Analytic/Data Science skills:

  • Experience with Snowflake

  • Experience building AI Agents

  • Understand Bell curve analysis

  • Incorporate Industry benchmarks into analysis

  • Perform outlier detection

  • Strong healthcare experience with Payment Integrity/FWA business knowledge is required

  • understanding of FWA concepts, CMS guidelines, Medical/Reimbursement Policy are all strongly preferred

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$143,616.00 - $229,786.00

Skills

Big Data, Complex Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Engineering, Data Mining, Data Modeling Techniques, Data Science, Data Visualization, Machine Learning (ML), Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Python (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Models

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