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VDH Data Scientist |
Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.
YSI is seeking a highly qualified Data Scientist. The selected candidate will be able to communicate effectively (written/verbal), possess strong interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and be innovative in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays
Assist with complex data cleaning, integration, and analysis of public health data. The Data Scientist will collaborate with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and data stewards to ensure data projects are accurate and fulfill business needs for various data projects, including COVID-19.
Some responsibilities are but not limited to -
Leverages appropriate analytic and visualization tools (SQL, R, Python, Tableau, others) to develop complex data cleaning, integration, and analysis projects. Applies appropriate coding and statistical methodology to fulfill stakeholder requirements.
Coordinates with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to define requirements, organize and lead meetings, present findings, solicit feedback, and establish enhancement cycles.
Communicates data project results for a variety of audiences. Builds visualizations, collaborates on report writing, presents to internal and external stakeholders, and pursues publication as applicable. Audiences may include specific VDH programs, VDH leadership, other government agencies, the general public, healthcare providers, community action groups, and/or academic journals.
Builds relationships and collaborates with diverse internal and external stakeholders including subject-matter experts, data stewards, and others as applicable.
Contributes to team documentation. Ensures that scripts are commented out and routine processes are described stepwise. Includes data cleaning steps, sources, filters, assumptions, and purposes in documentation.
Proactively identifies process, database, and analysis improvements. Identifies, communicates, and implements innovative strategies without overstepping programmatic ownership.
Conducts other duties as requested/assigned
Required Qualifications (Skills, Experience, Education, Certifications)
Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in biostatistics or equivalent combination of experience and education
Strong data analysis skills in SQL, Tableau, R, REDCap, and Microsoft Excel
Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays
Experience working collaboratively with diverse groups and projects with defined timelines and deadlines simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications (Skills, Experience, Education, Certifications)
Master’s Degree with coursework in biostatistics or equivalent
Proficiency with SQL, R, Tableau Desktop, Tableau Prep, and REDCap
Familiarity with health/public health data
YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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