Lead Data Scientist - Healthcare

49457-1 Lead Data Scientist
-Hybrid- C2H

Location:

Columbia, MD , Hybrid

W2 Basis (Contract to Full Time)

Leads proliferation of machine learning and artificial intelligence throughout the enterprise. Identifies and solves business problems by using various numerical techniques, algorithms, and models in statistical modeling, machine learning, operations research, and data mining. Uses advanced analytical capabilities to support data science initiatives. Communicates across product teams and with customers and educates on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and statistical models. Leads interactions between analytics, business units and other departments.

Must have previous Provider data experience working with leadership on provider data issues, accuracy, and provider data interactions with claims and claims platforms. Knowledge of Salesforce and Facets is required.

Previous demonstrable experience with reporting to leadership and working remotely with teams is preferred.

• 20% Leads all data mining and extraction activities and applies algorithms to derive insights.
• 15% Synthesizes analytical findings for consumption by the teams and senior executives.
• 15% Leads proliferation of machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions.
• 15% Applies artificial intelligence techniques to achieve concrete business goals while managing limited resources and constraints around data.
• 15% Mentors and develops junior data scientists for advanced data analysis.
• 10% Translates business priorities and creates data science deliverables.
• 10% Leads implementation of ML/AI/DS best practices for new data products and builds robust and scalable software.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Education Details:
Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field

Experience:

8 years of relevant work experience.

In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

• Ability to communicate effectively and document objectives and procedures., Expert
• Ability to leverage a wide variety of data science tools and frameworks., Expert
• Ability to support data exploration and data analysis tasks in support of analytics objectives., Expert
• Knowledge in model evaluation, tuning and performance, operationalization, and scalability of scientific techniques., Expert
• Proficiency in statistical modeling applications., Expert
• Proficiency in advanced SQL in multiple syntaxes., Expert

The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes them ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence.

Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.