Senior Data Scientist (USA/Remote)

The Company:

ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference. 

The Team

Our Health Engineering Solutions (HES) team works side by side with customers to articulate a vision for success, and then make it happen. We know success doesn't happen by accident. It takes the right team of people, working together on the right solutions for the customer. We are looking for a Data Scientist who will be a key driver to make this happen.

This position requires that the job be performed in the United States. If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections.

Key responsibilities include:

• Document and communicate requirements for data engineers
• Work with data engineers to ensure that Spark/Scala pipelines are implemented properly
• Understand GLMs/mixed-effects models and their inner workings across programming languages
• Assess accuracy of measure implementations
• Analyze large amounts of data to find inconsistencies using Zeppelin notebooks (Scala/Python)
• Communicate with external partners around requirements

The work effects the quality and cost of care for Medicare and Medicaid patients through the Quality Payment Program. You will be involved in a highly successful team that has a long track record of meeting deadlines and delivering quality.

Job Duties:

• Working consistently scripting and analyzing data.
• Consistent JIRA and Confluence use.
• Must attend Scrum Ceremonies and Test Meetings.
• The position is remote however we work East Coast hours and meetings may start as early as 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Core hours also apply.
• Some travel may be required for in-person Program Increment Planning events.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred in Computer Science, IT or a related field).
• 5 years’ experience in software or data development.
• 3 or more years use of on-the-job level of coding skills in Python/R, or other similar languages.
• 3 or more years working in a data scientist/analyst role.
• 2 or more years of experience with any SQL dialect.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
• Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
• Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years.

Professional Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills, able to work independently.
• Ability and desire to take ownership of and initiative for analyses, from requirements clarification to deliverables.
• Strong technical communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Ability to understand and articulate the "big picture" and simplify complex ideas.
• Ability to identify and learn new techniques independently as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years' experience with Master's degree.
• Prior experience working with Medicare and/or Medicaid data, especially claims data and familiarity with claims codes (HCPCS/CPT/ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS).
• Prior experience with Spark/PySpark/SparkR for analyzing large amounts of data.
• Advanced SQL querying skills and database management knowledge.
• Git/Github experience.
• Have worked in an agile environment.
• Have used Confluence and Jira.
• Experience working on a project using the Scaled Agile Framework.
• Experience on a software development team building modern software products.
• Flexible and willing to accept a change in priorities as necessary.

Job Location: This position requires that the job be performed in the United States. If you accept this position, note that ICF monitors employee work locations, blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and prohibits personal VPN connections.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization. Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, professional position. Represents the level at which a career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of clearly identified factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise. Works under fairly limited direction. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments. Determines and develops approach to solutions within policies and procedures. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met.