Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is hiring a junior data scientist to support healthcare analytics for CMS programs. The role focuses on analyzing and modeling data, developing predictive models and dashboards, building data pipelines, and applying Python, SQL, visualization, and emerging AI/ML techniques.
Responsibilities
- Support the analysis, modeling, and interpretation of healthcare data to help CMS improve program integrity, beneficiary outcomes, and operational efficiency
- Collaborate with senior data scientists and lead systems analysts to translate business questions into analytical approaches, learning best practices in applied statistics and machine learning along the way
- Contribute to the development and testing of predictive models, dashboards, and data pipelines - bringing fresh perspective and a willingness to experiment with emerging AI/ML techniques to improve how the team solves problems
- Utilize foundational skills in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Amazon Quick) to explore datasets, build prototypes, and support senior team members in delivering production-ready analytics solutions
Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
- 2+ years of related experience - academic projects, internships, research, competitions (e.g., Kaggle), or coursework applying data science methods are welcome
- Foundational knowledge of statistics, probability, and machine learning concepts
- Exposure to Python for data analysis
- Familiarity with SQL for querying structured data
- Basic understanding of data visualization principles and tools
- Demonstrated aptitude for learning new tools, frameworks, and AI-driven approaches quickly
- Security Clearance Level: Public Trust; Candidate must have been in the US for 3 of the last 5 years and will be required to go through a public trust background investigation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Effective written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain technical findings to non-technical audiences
- Curiosity and adaptability - comfort working with ambiguity and evolving requirements
- Collaborative approach to teamwork and openness to mentorship/feedback
- Primarily remote with occasional onsite collaboration as needed; must be able to support standard business hours aligned with the CMS program schedule
- Candidate must have been in the US for 3 of the last 5 years and will be required to go through a public trust background investigation
Benefits
- Primarily remote with occasional onsite collaboration as needed
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans
- ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
- 401K program, with a company match after 12 months of tenure
- HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
- SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
- Corporate discount savings program and other discounts
- On-demand training program
- Access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure
- Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
- Dedicated customer service team for Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources
- Certified Career Coach
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