Data Scientist, Consultant
Blue Shield of CA
Virginia Beach, VA · Posted November 4, 2026
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November 2026
- #2Best college towns for entry-level and junior jobs47% · of 100
- #2Best cities for entry-level and junior jobs44% · of 100
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Blue Shield of CA has filed 7 layoff notices in the last twelve months, covering 51 workers, most recently November 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
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About the job
...applied AI to build intelligent products that create "intelligence at scale." Reporting to the Director, AI & Machine Learning, the Data Scientist, Consultant will develop and deploy novel applications that leverage machine learning models, statistical methods, and...