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Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 191 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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What CVS Pharmacy INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “Lead Decision Scientist” (Data Scientists) in MA: $131k–$181k, median $139k.
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Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 191 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What CVS Pharmacy INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 4 certified filings for “Lead Decision Scientist” (Data Scientists) in MA: $131k–$181k, median $139k. Most were filed at wage level II (75%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Senior Data Scientist
STARS Analytics and Behavior Change team is looking for an accomplished senior data scientist to expand the Aetna Stars team. This person would work with a small and dynamic team to build innovative solutions that quantify and improve Stars performance for Medicare business. There will be hands-on technical projects along with the opportunity to pitch novel solutions to business stakeholders.
Description/Fundamental Components
• Develops and/or uses algorithms and statistical predictive models and determines analytical approaches and modeling techniques to evaluate scenarios and potential future outcomes
• Performs analyses of structured and unstructured data to solve multiple and/or complex business problems utilizing advanced statistical techniques and mathematical analyses and broad knowledge of the organization and/or industry
• Collaborates with business partners to understand their problems and goals, develop predictive modeling, statistical analysis, data reports and performance metrics
• Develops and participates in presentations and consultations to existing and prospective constituents on analytics results and solutions
• Interacts with internal and external peers and managers to exchange complex information related to areas of specialization
• Use strong knowledge in algorithms and predictive models to investigate problems, detect patterns and recommend solutions
• Use strong programming skills to explore, examine and interpret large volumes of data in various forms
Required Qualifications:
• 3+ years of relevant analytic experience
• Experience programming using R or Python
• Experience in SQL
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrates strong ability to communicate technical concepts and implications to business partners
• Anticipates and prevents problems and roadblocks before they occur
• Strong knowledge of advanced analytics tools and languages to analyze large data sets from multiple data sources
• Demonstrates proficiency in most areas of mathematical analysis methods, machine learning, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling and in-depth specialization in some areas
Education:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Physics, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$111,240.00 - $222,480.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
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We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
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