Lead Data Scientist

Tantus Technologies, Inc. (Tantus) - recognized by the Washington Post as a Top Workplace - is seeking a Lead Data Scientist with focus on Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning/NLP, within Federal government and in health-care space to help Tantus build solutions for our customers that enable them to extract value and seek insights from their data. You will be responsible for architecting, engineering, accessing and manipulating large data sets both structured and un-structured from varied sources. You will analyze data using statistical analysis, Machine Learning, and tool-sets to gain insights such as trends, predictions, sentiments, themes etc. The Lead Data Scientist will interpret results from these statistical and ML models and present them utilize visualization tools to clients and stakeholders. The Data Scientist will also assist with defining corporate Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning strategy.

In accordance with applicable law and Company policy, full vaccination against COVID-19 is required for this position, and proof of full vaccination status will be required on the first day of employment.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development of Data Analytics and AI/ML/NLP solutions by translating high-level requirements into technical tasks
• Data architecture, Data manipulation and data engineering of structured and unstructured data based on the solution requirements
• Data acquisition using data extractions, data matching between multiple systems, transformations, cleansing, and loading.
• Use big data and cloud platforms and toolset to develop AI/ML/NLP and data analytics solutions
• Engineer and create complex research datasets by manipulating typically large volume transactional data for use by research analysts in advanced analytical research and studies.
• Develop model for predictive, prescriptive, optimization, forecasting, classification and sentiment analysis
• Interpret and communicate results from statistical and mathematical models to management and stakeholders
• Use advance data visualizations and interpretation to present results to stakeholders
• Assist with defining and driving corporate AI strategies

Must Haves

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Applied Math, Computer Science or other related field
• Overall 10 years of experience in the data science field
• At least 3-4 years of experience in Data Analytics in Health Care domain
• Expertise in Medicare/Medicaid claims, beneficiary and provider information, etc.
• Experience in data analysis, cleansing, engineering and modeling
• Experience programming in Python, R, SAS for complex data manipulation, statistical analysis, and machine learning
• Experience working with Data Analytical tools like MicroStrategy, Tableau
• Experience working with RDBMS and non-relational databases
• Experience implementing solution leveraging cloud technologies for at least one cloud platform provider (e.g. AWS, Azure or Google)
• Experience working in Agile, DevOps, ITIL and other SW development methodologies and frameworks
• Good communication skills

Nice to Haves

• Experience working on projects in the federal domain
• Experience in MLOps
• At least 3-4 years of experience in developing solution in AI/ML/NLP
• Experience using statistical, Natural Language Processing (NLP) algorithms and models

Why Tantus? We Provide:

• Competitive total compensation package based on the work you do and the contributions you make
• An environment that supports balancing great work with a great life
• A learning organization that invests in you with $3000 annually for professional development opportunities
• Excellent healthcare programs available through United Healthcare
• Community engagement events where you will have ample opportunities to give back by volunteering
• Discretionary quarterly bonuses for above and beyond contributions and outstanding performance

About Us
Tantus is an IT development and management consulting firm helping federal programs become more successful, cost-effective and mission-focused through program management oversight and system development and implementation. Our people are committed to making our world better by delivering solutions to improve the effectiveness of government services and citizen experience. Tantus is Latin for “so great” or “so much” – we strive to put great things into everything we do.

Tantus is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, military status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location