Remote Data Scientist (Healthcare ESI)

Description:

• IT Concepts Inc. (ITC) is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in analyzing clinical data and Informatics solutions.
• The position is remote, requiring the ability to work East Coast hours.
• Responsibilities include developing and managing information to support strategic decision-making, performing complex analyses, and communicating findings to business owners and senior leaders.
• The candidate will conduct analyses, data research, data manipulation, risk assessment, solution development, and strategic alignment.
• The role involves providing consulting and analytic services to leadership and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop data visualizations with meaningful insights.
• The Data Scientist will analyze and interpret data trends and patterns with performance objectives in mind and define data assets to develop performance measurements, key performance indicators, and objectives.

Requirements:

• A Master's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience is required.
• Candidates must have experience creating and analyzing clinical data and developing data visualizations that communicate clinical outcomes, improvements, and costs.
• Experience using statistical methods for measuring clinical outcomes is necessary.
• Candidates should have experience conducting causal inference with observational data and in quasi-experimental settings.
• Hands-on experience with statistics and machine learning data mining, forecasting, simulation, and/or predictive modeling, preferably in the healthcare sector, is required.
• Advanced experience handling complex data sets within large organizations, including data cleaning, transformation, and analysis, is essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, with examples to be provided if chosen for an interview.
• Understanding of data ethics principles and how to avoid or reduce biases in data science/analytics products is necessary.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R with a focus on data analysis, data science, or machine learning are required.
• Advanced SQL development experience is necessary.
• A strong understanding of version control (i.e., git) is required.
• Preferred qualifications include a PhD in a quantitative field and experience in Agile methodologies, particularly SAFe Agile, as well as VA experience and familiarity with VistA/CPRS and VA Corporate Data Warehouse (CDW).
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.

Benefits:

• ITC offers competitive paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, identity theft protection, legal resources coverage, and a 401(k) with company matching and no vesting period.
• Health benefits include a $0 premium for certain plans for eligible employees.
• The company invests in employee development, offering education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.
• ITC promotes a fun work environment with dedicated funds for activities, including virtual and in-person events, happy hours, holiday celebrations, and charity events.
• The company is committed to creating a positive workspace that fosters creativity, innovation, and employee happiness.