Senior Data Scientist (Hybrid - Oklahoma City, OK)

CNSI and Kepro are now Acentra Health! Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the company’s mission, actively engage in problem-solving, and take ownership of your work daily. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes – making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Acentra seeks a Senior Data Scientist (Hybrid) to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

The Senior Data Scientist (Hybrid - Oklahoma City, OK) is responsible for:

This role plays a pivotal role in supporting state and federal health policy initiatives by applying research methodologies and data analysis techniques. You will contribute to the development and evaluation of clinical decision-making tools, aiding in improved healthcare delivery and outcomes. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, expertise in healthcare research, and proficiency in various data analysis tools.

** This is a full-time, hybrid position with a need to travel to Oklahoma City, OK, direct-hire opportunity with Benefits. **

Job Responsibilities:

• Policy and Research Support: Apply health services research and analytics methodologies to inform and support state and federal health policy goals.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Assist in conducting research, collecting, and analyzing data to enhance the effectiveness of clinical decision-making tools.
• Analytical Expertise: Provide and support analyses, decisions, and recommendations for complex healthcare issues.
• Program Evaluation: Utilize scientific and technical knowledge to evaluate programs designed to measure the success of collaborative projects.
• Collaborative Research: Assist staff, consultants, and biostatisticians in analyzing and reporting findings from case reviews and claims data analysis.
• Project Design and Evaluation: Contribute to the design of follow-up evaluation mechanisms for collaborative projects and participate in identifying potential research areas and calculating appropriate sample sizes.
• Communication and Dissemination: Assist in the creation of feedback reports and other publishable documents, ensuring clear and concise communication.
• Literature Review: Conduct thorough literature reviews to inform the design of interventions, feedback tools, and data collection instruments.
• Collaboration and Relationship Building: Develop relationships with health services researchers to strengthen grant competitiveness and contribute to the organization's reputation in scientific literature. Foster and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Why us?

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people.

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives nationwide. Our company cares about our employees, giving you the tools and encouragement, you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide additional protection, security, and support for your career and life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.  

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $85,000-95,000 annually.

“Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant’s placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level.”

Thank You!

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