Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
1-3 years of experience with Python, Amazon Comprehend Medical, Google Cloud NLP, and transformers
Familiarity with SQL, Jupyter notebooks, and collaborative coding environments
Strong communication skills for conveying complex data science concepts
Experience managing data science projects in government or healthcare settings
Responsibilities
Extract medical and claims data using NLP and tune models with VA datasets
Build and maintain NLP pipelines for automation and analytics in claims adjudication
Collaborate with VA stakeholders to define data science requirements
Ensure quality control, model accuracy, and performance through testing
Document data processing workflows and model design
Integrate NLP models within VA systems and infrastructure
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
Full Job Description
Position Overview
SteerBridge is seeking an NLP Data Scientist to support the Modern Disability Claims program, applying natural language processing and machine learning to extract, structure, and analyze medical and claims data in support of VA disability claims adjudication. This role blends deep NLP/transformer expertise with hands-on experience in healthcare and claims data.
Key Responsibilities
Extract medical and claims-relevant data using NLP; tune models with VA datasets
Build and maintain NLP pipelines to support automation and analytics in claims adjudication
Collaborate with VA stakeholders to define data science requirements and deliver impactful solutions
Ensure quality control, model accuracy, and performance through testing and iteration
Document data processing workflows, model design, and tuning procedures
Contribute to integration of NLP models within VA systems and infrastructure
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship required
Must hold, or be able to obtain, a Public Trust clearance
Bachelors in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline - or equivalent experience
1-3 years of experience with Python, Amazon Comprehend Medical, Google Cloud NLP, and transformers
Familiar with SQL, Jupyter notebooks, and collaborative coding environments
Ability to communicate complex data science concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver data science projects in a government or healthcare setting
Preferred Qualifications
RAG, Embedding, Vector DB, Hugging Face transformers, BERT, BART, LLMs
Strong understanding of healthcare-related data including EMRs, claims, clinical codes (ICD, CPT), and terminology
Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure)
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
$90,000 - $115,000 a year
The posted compensation range reflects the scope and requirements of this position. A final offer will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and work location, along with the responsibilities of the position. Where applicable, contract requirements, wage determinations, and federal contract labor categories may also inform the offer.
SteerBridge also offers benefits that may include health and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, disability coverage, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.
