Data Science Consultant - Generative AI (Open to hiring at Sr. Data Science Consultant level)
Wellmark, Inc. · Des Moines, IA
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Jul 6, 2026
Des Moines, IA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This role centers on applying the full analytics lifecycle to complex business problems at a health insurance company — sourcing and preparing large datasets, building and automating analytical models, and translating findings into clear narratives for stakeholders. Day-to-day work involves SQL-based data manipulation, use of BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau, and cross-functional collaboration. It suits candidates with a quantitative background who are comfortable managing multiple projects and presenting data-driven recommendations.
Mid level · 2+ years · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA · Full-time
“or” means any one of them counts — you don't need all of them.
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 15 people in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (operations research analysts). range 7–25
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $85,244 (middle half $62,944–$144,060).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (7)
The role sits at the intersection of BI/reporting analysis (15-2031) and data science (15-2051); the emphasis on business intelligence platforms, data presentation, and stakeholder consulting tilts it toward 15-2031, but the mention of algorithms, forecasting, modeling, and hypothesis testing makes 15-2051 a plausible runner-up.
The 2-year experience requirement applies only to candidates entering via the Bachelor's path; the Master's path carries no stated experience minimum. Total years minimum is set to 2 as the lower bound of the stated gate.
A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline is required for the non-Master's path, but a Master's degree alone (with no experience stated) also satisfies the gate — the JD accepts either, so no single degree level is hard-required for all candidates; degree requirement is set to None accordingly.
Power BI and Tableau are listed together under 'business intelligence and analysis platforms such as MS Power BI and Tableau' in the required section. They are treated as interchangeable alternatives satisfying one BI platform requirement rather than two independent hard gates.
'Statistical programming languages' is required but no specific language (e.g. Python, R, SAS) is named; it is captured generically as the JD provides no canonical tool name.
No compensation range is disclosed in the posting.
Wellmark is headquartered in Des Moines, IA; no remote or hybrid language appears in the posting.
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