Position Overview
SteerBridge is seeking a Data Scientist (Mid-Level) to support the Modern Disability Claims program. This role independently owns analytical projects from problem framing through model deployment, applying statistical modeling and machine learning to claims and healthcare data in support of VA disability claims processing.
Key Responsibilities
Independently design, build, validate, and maintain statistical and machine learning models to support claims and healthcare data analysis.
Perform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and data validation across claims, clinical, and other healthcare datasets.
Manage analytical projects from problem framing through model deployment, including sprint planning, prioritization, and status reporting, with minimal oversight.
Collaborate with data engineers and architects to source, integrate, and validate data required for modeling and analytics.
Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline, modeling, and analytical issues of moderate complexity.
Document model design, assumptions, methodologies, performance, and validation results and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Mentor junior data scientists on modeling techniques, coding standards, and analytical best practices.
Eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role, including a Public Trust clearance; an active Secret or Top Secret clearance also satisfies this requirement.
Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field; 9+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
3–6 years of experience in data science, statistics, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in Python or R for statistical modeling and data wrangling, with experience using SQL to work with large, complex datasets.
Experience with supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques, including classification, regression, and clustering.
Experience with data visualization and communicating analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
Experience with Jupyter notebooks, Git, and collaborative coding workflows.
Experience supporting healthcare, claims, insurance, or federal programs.
Familiarity with NLP or deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
Experience mentoring junior team members.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
Skills Required
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must hold or be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance (active Secret or Top Secret also satisfies)
- Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field (Master's degree a plus)
- 3-6 years of experience in data science, statistics, or related field (9+ years may be considered in lieu of a degree)
- Strong proficiency in Python or R for statistical modeling and data wrangling
- Experience with supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques (classification, regression, clustering)
- Experience with SQL and working with large, complex datasets
- Experience with data visualization and communicating analytical findings
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with Jupyter notebooks, Git, and collaborative coding workflows
- Experience with healthcare, claims, insurance, or federal programs
- Familiarity with NLP or deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
- Experience mentoring junior team members
What We Do
SteerBridge is a technology company that provides professional services and solutions to the U.S. Government and Corporate counterparts through a wide array of capabilities and myopic focus on innovative solutions. We leverage decades of federal acquisition and private sector experience to deliver best in class commercial solutions while maximizing Veteran talent to enhance efficiency and surpass expectations. Current & Past Services include: Veteran Relations | Strategic Communications | General Technology Services | Software Engineering | Program Management | Business Process Management | Cybersecurity Professional Services | AI/ML capabilities | Data Management & Analytics.
