OverviewPlease note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.
Summary:
The Statistician (Data Scientist) will apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze complex healthcare datasets, uncover hidden patterns, and generate predictive insights.
Work Location and Telework: Your primary work location will be within the National Capital Region (VA/MD/DC), with duties performed primarily on-site at assigned DHA/ MTF locations. This position is eligible for situational telework; however, any remote work is strictly subject to management approval based on operational needs and policy compliance.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
- Develop and validate predictive models to forecast patient demand, resource utilization, disease progression, and other critical healthcare outcomes.
- Conduct sophisticated quantitative analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical and operational initiatives.
- Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable data extraction, transformation, and loading pipelines.
- Serve as a technical expert on MHS data systems, ensuring data integrity.
- Develop powerful, interactive data visualizations, dashboards, and reports using tools like Tableau or Power BI.
- Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations and strategic insights for senior leaders.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their analytical needs and develop custom data solutions.
- Perform routine data quality assessments and data cleansing activities to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Thoroughly document all data sources, methodologies, and analytical processes for reproducibility and transparency.
- Present complex analytical findings to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders, in a clear and understandable manner.
- Provide data and analytical support for ad-hoc requests and special projects as needed.
- Stay current with the latest trends and technologies in data science and healthcare analytics.
Qualifications
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple documents and deadlines effectively.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Informatics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Public Health, or related quantitative field.
- Minimum 5+ years of MHS or VA healthcare data analytics experience.
- Experience with healthcare data and tools such as SQL, Python, and R.
- Active Secret security clearance required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Any additional related certifications.
Pay and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $112,000.00 to $136,000.00 annually.
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
