Health Data Scientist – Consultant

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Our consultants on the Health Data Science team help clients maximize the value of their data and automate business processes. This high performing team works with clients to implement the full spectrum of data analytics and data science, from data querying and data wrangling to data visualization and dashboarding, to predictive analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Our services enable our clients to define their information strategy, enable mission critical insights and data-driven decision making, reduce cost and complexity, increase trust, and improve operational effectiveness. Our consultants focus on client services, while also supporting business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development.

What You Will Need:

• 1+ years of data science experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with SAS
• Experience with SQL for data transformation and reporting
• Excellent written and oral communication to various audiences, including various levels of management and external clients, in a professional environment
• Experience analyzing large and complex data sets, with strong aptitude for conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Familiarity with Agile processes and tools, such as git

Security clearance:  Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Bachelor or Master's degree in in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Economics, Data Science or Data Analytics
• Knowledge of Medicaid or health insurance exchange systems

• Experience scripting using languages like Python or R

• Experience with statistical analysis, predictive modelling, simulation, machine learning, or artificial intelligence

• Experience selecting and applying appropriate analytical techniques

• Experience collaborating and working in a team environment, as well as the ability to work independently

• Experience identifying and addressing client needs, building relationships with clients, demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks, communicating potential conflicts to a supervisor

• Experience with business development including RFP/RFQ responses, developing white papers/concept papers, and building and demonstrating prototype solutions to customers 

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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