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Job Description

Work Arrangement

Remote: This role is categorized as remote. This means the successful candidate may be based anywhere in the United States and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

The Role

The Lead Data Science Statistician – AV Safety Data Analysis will drive the statistical methods used to development and evaluation of autonomous vehicle (AV) performance safety metrics ranging from straightforward to advanced machine learning outputs. This position is part of the Safety Assurance for Effective Autonomous Driving Software (SAFE-ADS) department in the Global Product Safety, System, and Certification (GPSSC) organization. The SAFE-ADS department serves as the central body for automated driving system (ADS) safety. GM’s vision is zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion – AV safety is at the heart of driving forward this vision. If you seek to solve complex data science challenges and see your work drive positive safety change, this role is for you.

The ideal candidate will be an expert in data science, statistical modeling, and data development across the entire data maturity curve. They will have experience in automative, safety, and/or robotic industries and understand how to integrate physics and engineering into the foundational statistical methods and approaches. The technical leader is a self-starter and comfortable solving ambiguous problems. They are passionate about data and creating valuable insights that drive continuous safety improvements and confidence in the system.

As a technical leader in the SAFE-ADS data science team, you will provide robust statistical expertise and guidance, weigh alternatives, and explain the different approaches to senior leaders. You will address safety assurance related questions related to ADS behavioral performance and validation. This role involves working with large-scale data generated by the ADS system. One of the key elements is to scale data science work and accelerating time-to-delivery in insights which requires the integration of physics and engineering principles. As a leader, you'll play a key role in defining and advancing GM's AV quantitative measurement and risk assessment efforts. Your work will contribute to enhancing and scaling our existing safety risk assessment framework and help to ensure coverage of our operational design domain, foundational components of the overall safety case that guides decision-making and drives engineering across the entire AV technology stack.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Develop and standardize best practices of statistical estimations and uncertainty model for use in ADS safety risk assessment framework

• Work with the team to develop and implement scalable ADS performance measurement solutions to help ensure safe and compliant on-road behavior and build confidence in the results

• Use an iterative method of development to share early results, identify emerging risks, and provide ongoing guidance

• Assess bias estimation and subsampling strategies used by system engineering

• Support Data Engineering and Software & Services (S&S) in the develop and automate pipelines and tooling of the measurement and risk framework

• Conduct statistical analysis to evaluate ADS driving software aggregate measures

• Raise the bar for on-road safety by continuously improving safety and AV measurement, and developing a feedback loop for software improvements

• Collaborate across various AV development teams, including GPSSC, S&S, Data Engineering, and Legal organizations

• Stay up to date on industry trends and advancements in data science and AI/ML to drive innovation within the team and cross-functionally

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• M.S. degree in quantitative discipline (statistics, operations, biostatistics, econometrics, or other relevant degree.)

• 8+ minimum years of overall relevant experience, 5 years of which should be experience as a Data Scientist and/or Statistician in a corporate or government setting

• Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning and/or deep learning techniques

• Prior experience with causal inference using instrumented variables and other forms of multifactor attribution methods

• Expertise generating insights from multiple large-scale datasets

• Proficiency in SQL and Python

• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques

• Collaborative team player and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Strong business consulting skills; ability to evaluate the big picture and solve strategic business problems

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• PhD in a quantitative discipline (statistics, operations, biostatistics, econometrics, or other relevant degree.)

• Experience in safety, automotive, or robotics data science is preferred

Compensation:

• The expected base compensation for this role is $160,200- $245,400 USD Annually

• Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position

• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards Resources ( .

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire ( .

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email ( ) us or call us at . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.

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We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team. Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM’s Talent Community (beamery.com) ( . As a part of our Talent Community, you will receive updates about GM, open roles, career insights and more.

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The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

**Job Description**
**Work Arrangement**
**Remote:** This role is categorized as remote. This means the successful candidate may be based anywhere in the United States and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager.
**Company Vehicle:** Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.
**The Role**
The Lead Data Science Statistician - AV Safety Data Analysis will drive the statistical methods used to development and evaluation of autonomous vehicle (AV) performance safety metrics ranging from straightforward to advanced machine learning outputs. This position is part of the Safety Assurance for Effective Autonomous Driving Software (SAFE-ADS) department in the Global Product Safety, System, and Certification (GPSSC) organization. The SAFE-ADS department serves as the central body for automated driving system (ADS) safety. GM's vision is zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion - AV safety is at the heart of driving forward this vision. If you seek to solve complex data science challenges and see your work drive positive safety change, this role is for you.
The ideal candidate will be an expert in data science, statistical modeling, and data development across the entire data maturity curve. They will have experience in automative, safety, and/or robotic industries and understand how to integrate physics and engineering into the foundational statistical methods and approaches. The technical leader is a self-starter and comfortable solving ambiguous problems. They are passionate about data and creating valuable insights that drive continuous safety improvements and confidence in the system.
As a technical leader in the SAFE-ADS data science team, you will provide robust statistical expertise and guidance, weigh alternatives, and explain the different approaches to senior leaders. You will address safety assurance related questions related to ADS behavioral performance and validation. This role involves working with large-scale data generated by the ADS system. One of the key elements is to scale data science work and accelerating time-to-delivery in insights which requires the integration of physics and engineering principles. As a leader, you'll play a key role in defining and advancing GM's AV quantitative measurement and risk assessment efforts. Your work will contribute to enhancing and scaling our existing safety risk assessment framework and help to ensure coverage of our operational design domain, foundational components of the overall safety case that guides decision-making and drives engineering across the entire AV technology stack.
**What You'll Do (Responsibilities)**
+ Develop and standardize best practices of statistical estimations and uncertainty model for use in ADS safety risk assessment framework
+ Work with the team to develop and implement scalable ADS performance measurement solutions to help ensure safe and compliant on-road behavior and build confidence in the results
+ Use an iterative method of development to share early results, identify emerging risks, and provide ongoing guidance
+ Assess bias estimation and subsampling strategies used by system engineering
+ Support Data Engineering and Software & Services (S&S) in the develop and automate pipelines and tooling of the measurement and risk framework
+ Conduct statistical analysis to evaluate ADS driving software aggregate measures
+ Raise the bar for on-road safety by continuously improving safety and AV measurement, and developing a feedback loop for software improvements
+ Collaborate across various AV development teams, including GPSSC, S&S, Data Engineering, and Legal organizations
+ Stay up to date on industry trends and advancements in data science and AI/ML to drive innovation within the team and cross-functionally
**This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate**
**Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)**
+ M.S. degree in quantitative discipline (statistics, operations, biostatistics, econometrics, or other relevant degree.)
+ 8+ minimum years of overall relevant experience, 5 years of which should be experience as a Data Scientist and/or Statistician in a corporate or government setting
+ Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning and/or deep learning techniques
+ Prior experience with causal inference using instrumented variables and other forms of multifactor attribution methods
+ Expertise generating insights from multiple large-scale datasets
+ Proficiency in SQL and Python
+ Experience with data visualization tools and techniques
+ Collaborative team player and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
+ Strong business consulting skills; ability to evaluate the big picture and solve strategic business problems
**What Will Give You a Competitive Edge** **(Preferred Qualifications)**
+ PhD in a quantitative discipline (statistics, operations, biostatistics, econometrics, or other relevant degree.)
+ Experience in safety, automotive, or robotics data science is preferred
**Compensation:**
+ The expected base compensation for this role is $160,200- $245,400 USD Annually
+ Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position
+ Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
**Benefits:**
GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
**About GM**
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
**Why Join Us**
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
**Benefits Overview**
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards Resources ( .
**Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)**
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire ( .
**Accommodations**
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email ( ) us or call us at . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about:
**Our Company ( Culture**
**How we hire ( diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.
Explore our global locations ( are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team. Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM's Talent Community (beamery.com) ( . As a part of our Talent Community, you will receive updates about GM, open roles, career insights and more.
Please note that filling out the form below will not add you to our Talent Community automatically; you will need to use the link above. If you are seeking to apply to a specific role, we encourage you to click "Apply Now" on the job posting of interest.
The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

**Your Future Evolves Here**
Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and primary care, we seek to connect the pieces of fragmented health care system and ensure people get the same level of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
Evolent employees enjoy work/life balance, the flexibility to suit their work to their lives, and autonomy they need to get things done. We believe that people do their best work when they're supported to live their best lives, and when they feel welcome to bring their whole selves to work. That's one reason why diversity and inclusion are core to our business.
Join Evolent for the mission. Stay for the culture.
**What You'll Be Doing:**
**Sr Analyst, Finance**
Put your passion where it meets purpose! Evolent attracts some of the brightest minds in health care. Surround yourself with talented, driven colleagues who share a passion for better health outcomes and a more connected care journey. We are hiring for a Sr Analyst to join our Client Finance Team.
The candidate selected for this role will be part of a team who thrives on driving analysis and support for the toughest and most complex financial decisions related to our fastest growing segment of clients.
**Collaboration Opportunities:**
As a Senior Analyst in Client Finance, you will collaborate closely with the Director of Client Finance to analyze financial data, engage with clients and contracting teams, and support initiatives aimed at optimizing financial performance.
**What You'll Be Doing:**
+ Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including scenario modeling, to support key business decisions
+ Prepare and present financial findings for the Client Finance team and broader internal stakeholders
+ Derive and synthesize key insights for internal stakeholders in pursuit of better client financial support and management
+ Support cross-functional collaboration with other departments to gather data, build complex models, and support development of executive-level presentations
+ Directly collaborate with client supporting various aspects of financial performance
+ Lead or support special ad hoc client-specific projects as needed
+ Develop strong understanding of specific client dynamics to improve client financial analyses
**Qualifications - Required:**
+ Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting or another quantitative field
+ At least 1-2+ years of experience working in a Finance or medical economics-related field
+ **Experience with a consultative approach to financial modeling**
+ **Advanced Excel skills - extensive knowledge of key formulas and functions**
+ Experience organizing complex data and financial insights succinctly in PowerPoint
+ Demonstrated strength in analytical thinking, with a proven ability to distill complex financial data into clear, actionable strategies. Skilled at effectively communicating financial insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
+ Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively when needed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
+ Basic knowledge of GAAP, familiarity with **U.S. Health System and healthcare financial elements preferred**
+ Quick learner with good follow-through and experience with interpreting healthcare provider contracts **preferred**
**To comply with HIPAA security standards (45 C.F.R. sec. 164.308 (a) (3)), identity verification may be required as part of the application process. This is collected for compliance and security purposes and only reviewed if an applicant advances to the final interview state. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.**
**Technical Requirements:**
We require that all employees have the following technical capability at their home: High speed internet over 10 Mbps and, specifically for all call center employees, the ability to plug in directly to the home internet router. These at-home technical requirements are subject to change with any scheduled re-opening of our office locations.
**Evolent is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.** **If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact** ** ** **for further assistance.**
The expected base salary/wage range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000. This position is also eligible for a bonus component that would be dependent on pre-defined performance factors. As part of our total compensation package, Evolent is proud to offer comprehensive benefits (including health insurance benefits) to qualifying employees. All compensation determinations are based on the skills and experience required for the position and commensurate with experience of selected individuals, which may vary above and below the stated amounts.
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Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Quantitative Analyst to join their dynamic team in **Des Moines, Iowa**. This role is central to developing and refining sophisticated financial models, risk management strategies, and pricing algorithms for their diverse financial products. The ideal candidate will possess a strong quantitative background, a deep understanding of financial markets, and expertise in statistical modeling, programming, and data analysis. You will work collaboratively with traders, portfolio managers, and risk officers to provide quantitative insights and support critical business decisions. This position demands intellectual curiosity, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex quantitative concepts into actionable business strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and validate quantitative models for pricing, risk management, trading strategies, and portfolio optimization.
• Perform complex statistical analysis and econometric modeling on large datasets to identify market trends and predict financial outcomes.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their quantitative needs and translate them into model requirements.
• Design and conduct back-testing and scenario analysis to assess model performance and robustness.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in languages such as Python, R, C++, or Java for model implementation and analysis.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to communicate model results and risk exposures to stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of the latest research and developments in quantitative finance, machine learning, and data science.
• Contribute to the firm's risk management framework by identifying, measuring, and monitoring financial risks.
• Assist in regulatory reporting and compliance efforts related to quantitative modeling.
• Mentor junior quantitative analysts and contribute to the team's technical expertise.
• Present complex quantitative findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, or risk management within the financial services industry.
• Proven expertise in statistical modeling, time-series analysis, econometrics, and machine learning techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in quantitative finance (e.g., Python, R, C++, SQL).
• Strong understanding of financial markets, derivatives, fixed income, or equities.
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience with large-scale data processing and cloud computing environments is a plus.

This is a challenging and rewarding role for a skilled quant professional seeking to make a significant impact in the financial sector. If you are driven by complex problems and excel in a quantitative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Our client is seeking an accomplished Lead Data Scientist with extensive experience in financial modeling and quantitative analysis to spearhead innovative data-driven solutions. This senior role is responsible for guiding a team of data scientists and analysts in developing sophisticated models that underpin critical business decisions within the banking and finance sector. You will leverage advanced statistical techniques, machine learning algorithms, and robust programming skills to extract actionable insights from complex financial datasets. The position requires a deep understanding of financial markets, risk management, and regulatory requirements, alongside exceptional leadership and communication abilities. You will play a key role in shaping the future of data science within our organization, driving projects from conception through to deployment and impact analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design, development, and implementation of advanced machine learning models for applications such as credit scoring, fraud detection, algorithmic trading, and portfolio optimization.
• Mentoring and guiding a team of data scientists, fostering their technical growth and ensuring project success.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders, product managers, and engineering teams to define project scope, gather requirements, and deliver impactful solutions.
• Performing in-depth exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in large-scale financial datasets.
• Developing and maintaining data pipelines, ensuring data quality, integrity, and accessibility for modeling purposes.
• Evaluating and implementing new data science technologies, methodologies, and tools.
• Communicating complex analytical findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant financial regulations and data privacy standards.
• Staying abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and financial technology.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related discipline. A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in data science, with a significant focus on financial modeling and applications, is required. Proven experience leading data science teams and managing complex projects is essential. Expertise in Python or R, SQL, and experience with machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) are mandatory. Strong understanding of financial markets, risk management principles, and statistical modeling techniques is crucial. This role involves a hybrid work arrangement, based in **Des Moines, Iowa, US**.

Our client is seeking a talented Quantitative Analyst to join their Risk Management division in Des Moines, Iowa, US . This hybrid role offers a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and implementing sophisticated mathematical models to assess and manage financial risks. You will be responsible for analyzing market data, credit risk, operational risk, and other financial exposures to ensure the firm's financial stability and compliance. This includes building, validating, and maintaining quantitative models for pricing derivatives, calculating VaR, and assessing capital adequacy. You will work closely with traders, portfolio managers, and compliance officers to provide insights and support risk-based decision-making. Key responsibilities involve data extraction, cleaning, and manipulation from various financial databases. You will perform rigorous statistical analysis, back-testing, and stress testing of models to ensure their accuracy and reliability. Researching and staying abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practices in quantitative finance and risk management is also a core part of this role. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and financial theory. Experience with programming languages commonly used in quantitative finance, such as Python, R, C++, or MATLAB, is essential. Familiarity with financial markets, instruments, and risk management frameworks is required. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are necessary to articulate complex quantitative concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. A Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Financial Engineering, or Economics is highly preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to apply advanced quantitative skills in a challenging and impactful area of the financial industry.

Company :

Highmark Health

Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY

This job provides Information Security and Risk Management services for the Organization. Works with peers within security, HM Health Solutions customers and application teams to ensure alignment with current and future security needs. Manages activities of various Information Security personnel. Makes decisions on personnel actions (promotions, hiring, terminations, etc.). Develops talent, addresses resource management, cultivates capabilities of staff, planning and coordination of work, and managing performance. Conducts the oversight of security technology products for network, systems, and data. Controls expenses within the operating unit and is responsible for meeting budget goals. Actively contributes to the Information Security ans Risk Management (ISRM) strategic planning process by working with the Directors to develop and implement department strategic plans and action steps that support the corporate strategic objectives. Actively involved in the coordination, implementation, problem solving, communication, and training of new technologies and processes, as they are developed and moved into the environment. Develops and presents Information Security awareness and training programs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform management responsibilities including, but not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions; coaching and development; rewards and recognition; performance management and staff productivity.

• Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.

• Provide oversight of all aspects of project management to ensure continuous improvement of processes: negotiate and collaborate with leadership and staff to develop security solutions and options; develop and adhere to internal standards and strategies; ensure adherence to approved methodologies; coordinate resources, time, contingency plans and risk management.

• Provide leadership to the department: lead and champion organizational change; encourage participation in activities that support relationship development; champion information security innovation; encourage and enforce proper training in regards to security issues.

• Ensure compliance to Corporate and Information Security policies, standards and procedures.

• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization: facilitate meetings; plan, design and provide presentations; represent HM Health Solutions with outside entities; prepare divisional procedures, policies, reports and correspondence; spread awareness of new and existing security threats; provide oversight regarding metrics, funding, budgets and resources.

• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science or related field

Substitutions

• 6 years of relevant experience substitution for a Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 7 - 10 years in Information Security and/or Information Risk Management and/or Information Technology

• 7 - 10 years in developing, communicating and presenting Information Security and Risk Management concepts to varying audiences

• 1 - 3 years in mentoring others in a leadership role

• 1 - 3 years in Staff Management

• 1 - 3 years in developing and executing strategic plans to realize business objectives

Preferred

• 10 - 15 years in Information Security and/or Information Risk Management and/or Information Technology

• Experience managing an information security function using the HITRUST Common Security Framework (HITRUST CSF), or the NIST 800-83 cyber security framework

• Experience supporting SSAE 16 or SOC 2 Security Trust Principle audits

• Experience establishing budgets and meeting fiduciary goals

• Security industry organization participation/leadership (HITRUST, ISACA, InfraGard, ISC2, ISSA, etc.)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) OR

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) OR

• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC) OR

• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

SKILLS

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), and FIPS-140

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Experience in leading process improvement initiatives

• Ability to motivate high performance, multi-discipline teams

• Demonstrated competency in project execution

• Demonstrated abilities in relationship management

Languages (Other than English)

None

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-Based

Teaches/Trains others regularly

Frequently

Travels regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Occasionally

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (Sales employees)

Does Not Apply

Physical Work Site Required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Does Not Apply

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Does Not Apply

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Does Not Apply

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum:

$108,000.00

Pay Range Maximum:

$201,800.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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Req ID: J

**Company :**
Highmark Health
**Job Description :**
**JOB SUMMARY**
This job directs and manages Identity and Access Management (IAM) services for the Enterprise. Provides leadership to the Organization's IAM program, including developing and managing the related policies, standards, architectures, and controls. Partners with Information Security, IT Infrastructure, Application Development, and business units to ensure secure and appropriate access to systems and data. Develops talent, addresses resource management, cultivates capabilities of staff, plans and coordinates work, and manages performance. Actively contributes to the IAM strategic planning process to develop and implement department strategic plans and action steps that support corporate strategic objectives. Defines service levels and monitors adherence. Sets budgets and controls expenses within the operating unit. Creates a team environment that promotes cooperation, empowerment, accountability, customer focus, and effective work relationships in order to realize business goals.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Perform management responsibilities including, but not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions; coaching and development; rewards and recognition; performance management and staff productivity.
+ Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
+ Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization: facilitate meetings; plan, design and provide presentations; represent HM Health Solutions with outside entities; prepare divisional procedures, policies, reports and correspondence.
+ Provide Leadership to the Department: lead and champion organizational change; encourage participation in activities that support relationship development; champion information security and risk management innovation; demonstrate and champion the following characteristics in fulfilling the responsibilities of the job - passion, empowerment, accountability, collaboration and ethics.
+ Provide oversight of all aspects of project management to ensure continuous improvement of processes: negotiate and collaborate with senior executives and staff to develop solutions and options; develop and adhere to internal standards and strategies; ensure adherence to approved methodologies; coordinate resources, time, contingency plans and risk management; provide oversight regarding metrics, funding, budgets and resources.
+ Other duties as assigned or requested.
**EDUCATION**
**Required**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science or related field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
**Preferred**
+ Master's Degree in Information Security, or a related field with a focus on Identity and Access Management.
**EXPERIENCE**
**Required**
+ 10 - 15 years in Information Security and/or Information Risk Management and/or Information Technology
+ 10 - 15 years in developing, communicating and presenting Information Security and Risk Management concepts to varying audiences
+ 7 - 10 years in mentoring others in a leadership role
+ 5 - 7 years in Staff Management
+ 5 - 7 years in developing and executing strategic plans to realize business objectives
+ 5 - 7 years establishing budgets and meeting fiduciary goals
**Preferred**
+ Experience managing an Identity and Access Management program using industry-standard frameworks.
+ Experience with cloud-based IAM solutions.
+ Experience with implementing and managing role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), and policy-based access control (PBAC).
+ Experience with Zero Trust security models and their application to Identity and Access Management.
+ Experience with the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to Identity and Access Management.
+ Experience with Identity Governance technologies (e.g., SailPoint).
+ Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
+ Experience with Federated Identity Management (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
+ Experience with enterprise directory services such as Active Directory and LDAP.
+ Experience with securing APIs using IAM principles and technologies.
+ Experience with cloud-based identity providers like Azure AD, AWS IAM, and Google Cloud Identity.
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required**
+ None
**Preferred** (any of the following)
+ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
+ Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
+ Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC)
+ Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
**SKILLS**
+ Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), HITECH, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), and FIPS-140
+ Strong executive communication and presenting skills
+ Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
+ Experience in leading process improvement initiatives
+ Ability to motivate high performance, multi-discipline teams
+ Demonstrated competency in project execution
+ Demonstrated abilities in relationship management
**Language (Other than English):**
None
**Travel Requirement:**
0% - 25%
**PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS**
**Position Type**
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
**_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
**_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$126,400.00
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$236,000.00
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J

**Company Description**
At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that-our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK, and SanDisk® Professional brands.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.
**Job Description**
**Director, Risk Management**
Employees can work remotely
Full-time
**Job Description**
**Essential Duties & Responsibilities:**
As the Director of Risk Management you will play a vital role in managing and optimizing supplier and operational programs that improve the bottom line and protect the organization in various risk areas. Your responsibilities will include designing, developing and implementing risk strategic policies and procedures to assess, onboard, monitor, and optimize third-party relationships and ensure our supply chain is resilient. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive these improvements, lead the change management, streamline processes, and ensure compliance to enhance financial & business performance.
**Third-Party Relationship Management:**
Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of third-party relationships, from initial vendor selection and due diligence to ongoing performance monitoring and evaluation. Establish strong partnerships with vendors, managing contracts, and service level agreements to ensure the organization's needs are met effectively.
**Supply Chain Risk Resiliency:**
Strengthen the E2E supply chain risk resiliency through strategic initiatives, technology, risk mitigation plans, policy implementation, and monitoring and reporting for compliance. This will require collaboration and working closely with key stakeholders including IT, Legal, Finance and Supply Chain / Procurement teams to ensure effective risk management and mitigation. This position will also work collaboratively with other areas within the broader operation teams to ensure we have cohesive risk resiliency plans and we are able to quicky address any risk issues / events to mitigate impact.
**Procedures, Policies and Audits:**
Ensure third-party risk management practices adhere to company policies and comply with relevant required regulations and standards. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure any issues or findings are addressed timely and then governed. Ensure policies and procedures stay current, accurate and complete.
**Performance Monitoring and Evaluation:**
Mature and digitalize risk / compliance performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure performance against contractual obligations, service level agreements, risk resiliency, and compliance requirements. Conduct vendor performance reviews, identify areas for improvement, and implement any corrective actions necessary.
**Qualifications**
**Required:**
- Bachelor's degree in business, risk management, finance, supply chain or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
Experience in risk management, procurement, compliance or supplier governance, with at least 5 years in leadership and 10 years in work experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in third-party management, risk resiliency, governance processes, regulatory requirements and ability to work with cross-functional teams to increase resiliency within WD and with WD suppliers.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to build and execute strategic plans and articulate vision to others, including executives.
**Skills:**
+ Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead a team, drive results, and foster a collaborative work environment.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.
+ Strong program management skills and ability to hold others accountable for deliverables to ensure program plan timelines are successfully met.
**Additional Information**
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ( " poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here ( .
Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be **12/4/25** , although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.
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**Compensation & Benefits Details**
+ An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
+ The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
+ If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
+ You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under **either** Western Digital's Short Term Incentive Plan ("STI Plan") or the Sales Incentive Plan ("SIP") which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
+ We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
+ **Note:** No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
**Notice To Candidates:** Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline ( or email .