Senior Data Scientist

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$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Job Overview:

Senior Data Scientist will have a strong background in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data modeling. The Data Scientist will play a key role in extracting valuable insights from our data, contributing to policy decision-making processes, and developing innovative solutions to complex problems.

Primary Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

Data Analysis and Interpretation:

• Conduct exploratory data analysis to discover trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and implement statistical models for predictive and prescriptive analysis.
• Interpret and communicate data-driven insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Data Preparation and Cleaning:

• Clean and preprocess raw data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Work with large datasets from diverse sources and formats.
• Collaborate with data engineers to create and maintain data pipelines.

Algorithm Development:

• Develop algorithms for solving complex business problems.
• Implement algorithms for pattern recognition, clustering, and classification.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with business analysts, data engineers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements.
• Present findings and insights in a clear and understandable manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics), master's degree in IT field, or equivalent experience in Data Science.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or similar role.
• Fluent in Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Experience with Tableau and Power BI
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years working in an Analytics position for a large-scale IT system.
• Working knowledge of Healthcare Programs (i.e., Medicaid).
• An understanding of healthcare enterprise systems (including, but not limited to claims, finance, members, providers), with the ability to understand and communicate from a business and technical perspective.
• Knowledge of big data technologies and tools.
• Holding industry recognized data science certifications, for example:
• Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
• IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
• SAS Certified AI and Machine Learning Professional
• SAS Certified Data Scientist

Experience with tools like ArcGIS, Toad, SAS, SPSS, and RStudio.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Contract

• Job function
  
  Information Technology
• Industries Government Relations Services

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