What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medicaid Data Scientist position at Abt Associates?
Job DescriptionThe World at Abt...Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.We are a team of 3,000 people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.The OpportunityAbt is seeking a data scientist to join its growing team in the Digital and Data Services (DDS) Division. This division plays a key role within Abt providing data science methods, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation tools to a broad range of U.S. government agencies. Much of this work is focused on data modernization and analysis in areas such as healthcare, public health, housing, the environment, and human services.The Medicaid Data Scientist works with internal colleagues and external clients to answer complex technical questions. They will perform data cleaning and data pipeline engineering, analyze textual and numerical data, and may utilize various tools in Azure and AWS cloud environments to deploy generative AI, natural language processing, and machine learning workflows. This specialized Medicaid position will work in the CMS data ecosystem, with much analysis occurring in CMS Cloud and DataConnect.Core ResponsibilitiesManage projects and processes, including interfacing with clients and coaching junior team members.Lead tasks, including organizing work plans and delegating work, with minimal supervision.Develop technical solutions to complex problems through ingenuity and innovation.Collect data from various sources, e.g., webscraping and APIs and perform data management tasks.Support data modernization efforts and develop / improve automated data ingestion processes.Experience with generative AI, natural language processing (NLP), and / or machine learning methods, including random forests and neural nets.Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and version control (git) software.Strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.QualificationsPhD in Health Informatics or similar degree with 0 years experience, or Masters 3 years experience or Bachelors 5 years experience, OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.Must have a current CMS PIV card or the ability to successfully obtain one.Experience working with healthcare claims data, EHR data, or Medicaid data.Preference given to those with experience with cloud computing services (e.g., AWS, Azure).Preference given to those with data engineering or software development experience.Preference given to those with business development, government, or public sector experience.BenefitsOur innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life.The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $91,408 to $146,254 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location.Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.Disclaimer : Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $91,408 - $146,254
