Cedar
Cedar is the AI-powered healthcare financial experience platform, built for the rising cost and complexity of healthcare payments. We help millions of people every year understand and resolve their medical bills with clarity and compassion, while helping healthcare organizations operate more efficiently. We’re combining AI, smart design, and empathy to fix one of healthcare’s most urgent crises.
Sr. Data Scientist, Commercial Analytics
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$178.5K - $210K / year
Bachelor Degree9 yrs expEnglishDbtMetricflowPythonSnowflakeSQL
Job Description
Architect and build the decoupled semantic layer that powers RCM Intelligence — extracting metric definitions into a queryable format (MetricFlow/dbt Semantic Layer) that serves dashboards, natural language queries, and agentic systems from a single source of truth
Design and develop metric frameworks and root cause analysis capabilities, including metric trees that decompose performance changes (e.g., why did metric X drop?) into their contributing factors — enabling clients and internal technical teams to self-serve answers that today require hours of analyst work
Execute ambiguous, complex projects independently, proactively asking for help when needed, and translating client needs into structured analytical solutions
Lead and execute sophisticated ad-hoc analyses using Python and SQL, then translate findings into scalable, parameterized data products that serve all clients rather than being rebuilt one-off
Develop and optimize production data pipelines in dbt, ensuring consistent metric definitions and data quality across Cedar's Bronze → Silver → Gold architecture
Serve as a thought partner to Technical Account Managers and Client Managers, using internal data products to surface proactive insights that strengthen client relationships and reduce reactive fire drills
Partner with Data Engineers to implement robust infrastructure that supports the platform's analytical requirements and ensures scalability
Present and communicate platform capabilities, analytical findings, and methodology to commercial stakeholders and clients — translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Identify and advocate for opportunities to enhance Revenue Cycle Management Intelligence's impact, including features that reduce manual analyst work and increase client self-service
Cedar was co-founded by Florian Otto and Arel Lidow in 2016 after a negative medical billing experience inspired them to help improve our healthcare system. With a commitment to solving billing and patient experience issues, Cedar has become a leading healthcare technology company fueled by remarkable growth. "Over the past several years, we've raised more than $350 million in funding & have the active support of Thrive and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).
As of November 2024, Cedar is engaging with 26 million patients annually and is on target to process $3.5 billion in patient payments annually. Cedar partners with more than 55 leading healthcare providers and payers including Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, Novant Health, Allina Health and Providence.
Job Requirements
- 5–7+ years of experience in analytical roles with demonstrated impact on business outcomes, preferably in healthcare, fintech, or B2B SaaS
- Deep proficiency in SQL and dbt, including production pipeline development and semantic layer modeling — experience with MetricFlow or dbt Semantic Layer a strong plus
- Experience building client-facing analytics products or BI tools, particularly those requiring parameterization across different client configurations
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis, notebook-based exploration, and analytical prototyping
- Ability to translate complex business problems and domain requirements into structured analytical approaches and scalable data products
- Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making and articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Analytical ability and understanding of statistical methods for measuring business impact
- Experience decomposing ambiguous problems and executing solutions independently with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset
- Familiarity with NLP, agentic analytics, or LLM-powered BI tools (e.g., natural language querying, automated root cause analysis) is a plus
- Experience with modern agentic or AI-native BI platforms (e.g., Omni, Lightdash, Hex, or similar) in a production analytics environment is a plus
- Experience mentoring junior team members is a plus
- Knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle management — AR aging, payment plans, collections, patient financial experience — is a plus
- Experience with Snowflake or cloud data warehouse environments in a production setting is a plus
Benefits
- 401(K), 401(K) matching, Commuter benefits, Company equity, Company-sponsored outings, Customized development tracks, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Documented equal pay policy, Volunteer in local community, Family medical leave, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Flexible work schedule, Free daily meals, Generous parental leave, Company-sponsored happy hours, Health insurance, Job training & conferences, Open door policy, Life insurance, Mentorship program, Open office floor plan, Paid holidays, Paid industry certifications, Pair programming, Paid sick days, Pet friendly, Pet insurance, Promote from within, Lunch and learns, Remote work program, Free snacks and drinks, Team based strategic planning, OKR operational model, Mandated unconscious bias training, Unlimited vacation policy, Vision insurance, Wellness programs, Mental health benefits, Diversity employee resource groups, Hiring practices that promote diversity, Fertility benefits, Employee resource groups, Employee-led culture committees, Hybrid work model, In-person all-hands meetings, Employee awards, Meditation space, Mother's room, Personal development training, Company-wide vacation