Data Scientist

<p> </p><p>As a <strong>Data Scientist</strong>, you will work in collaboration with Telligen team members working on a contract for a government client, this role works with healthcare data to conduct detailed analyses and report on quality improvement initiatives. This will require accessing data stored in the cloud, and generating insights from analytic output to solve challenges in program design and quality monitoring.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>This is a remote position but you must live in Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, or Wyoming to be eligible for this position. However, Telligen will consider internal candidates in other states.</strong></p> <p></p> <p></p><p><br></p><b>What you'll do:</b><div> <ul> <li>Use programming expertise (SQL, Python, R) to support the development and implementation of processes to retrieve, validate, analyze, report, and visualize large data sets in a cloud computing environment.</li> <li>Write and revise statistical programs (using SQL, R, Python) to calculate measures, design reporting products (e.g., charts, dashboards, infographics), and generate insights from the data.</li> <li>Coordinate technical development, testing, and documentation of analytic solutions with team members.</li> <li>Integrate machine learning models into analytic activities and projects, collaborating with program leads, biostatisticians, and information systems specialists, as needed.</li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><b>Required Skills and Experience:</b><ul> <li>Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Public Health, or related field and/or equivalent experience and/or training</li> <li>Proficient in programming languages such as SQL, Python, R, or SAS</li> <li>Positions working on specific contracts may require U.S. Citizenship</li> </ul><p><br></p><b>Preferred Skills and Experience:</b><ul> <li>Software: Databricks, AWS QuickSight (or other business intelligences software experience)</li> <li>Other: Medicare claims data; hospital, nursing home and/or primary care quality reporting program experience; dashboard creation experience</li> </ul><p><br></p><p></p> <p><b>Who We Are:</b></p><p> </p><p>Telligen is one of the most respected population health management organizations in the country. We work with state and federal government programs, as well as employers and health plans offering clinical, analytical, and technical expertise.</p><p><br></p><p>Over our 50-year history, health care has evolved - and so have we. What hasn't changed is our deep commitment to those we serve. Our success is built on our ability to adapt, respond to client needs and deliver innovative, mission-driven solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Our business is our people and we’re seeking talented individuals who share our passion and are ready to take ownership, make an impact and help shape the future of health.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Are you Ready?</b></p><p> </p><p>We’re on a mission to transform lives and economies by improving health.</p><p> </p><p><b>Ownership: </b>As a 100% employee-owned company, our employee-owners drive our business and share in our success.</p><p><b>Community:</b> We show up - for our clients, our communities and each other. Being a responsible corporate partner is part of who we are.</p><p><b>Ingenuity:</b> We value bold ideas and calculated risks. Innovation thrives when we challenge the status quo and listen to diverse perspectives.</p><p><b>Integrity:</b> We foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment built on trust and excellence.</p><p>  </p><p><b>Thank you for your interest in Telligen!</b></p><p>Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to learn more about our mission-driven culture and stay up to speed.</p><p><br></p><p><i>While we use artificial intelligence tools to enhance our initial screening process, all applications are thoroughly reviewed by our human recruitment team to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of each candidate.</i></p><p><i>Telligen and our affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify Participants. </i></p><p><i>Telligen will not provide sponsorship for this position. If you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time. We will not accept 3rd party solicitations from outside staffing firms.</i></p><p><br></p><p><i>Telligen is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected class.</i></p><p><br></p><p><i>Telligen is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-base basis.</i></p><p><br></p><p><i>If you need assistance to navigate Telligen’s careers website or to apply for a position, please send an email to </i><a href="mailto:careers@telligen.com."><i>careers@telligen.com</i></a></p>

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