DirectClient: Texas Health and Human Services Commission(HHSC)
Solicitation#529210097C
Title: Data Scientist
Location: 11501 Burnet Rd. Bldg. 902, Austin, TX 78758
Duration: Until 2/28/2023 with possible extension
Last date for submission: May 5, 2022 (2.00 PM-CST)
NOTE: WE WOULD PREFER TO HAVE THE CANDIDATES LOCATED WITHIN TEXAS TO ALLOW FOR FACE-TO-FACE VISITS IF NEEDED AND TO KEEP THE REQUIRED DAILY HOURS OF OPERATION IN LINE WITH OUR PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
Performs advanced (senior-level) data science work. Work involves gathering, analyzing, and managing large-scale healthcare data sets to guide key business decisions and model various market conditions in order to provide information for special projects or reports. Also involves designing and constructing new processes for data modeling and production using prototypes, algorithms, predictive models, and custom analysis. May supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Years Required/Preferred Experience
8 Required Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to data science and data governance; data modeling techniques and algorithms; statistics and analyzing data sets; artificial intelligence; of visualization techniques
8 Required Knowledge in running queries, report writing, and presenting findings; database design development, data mining, and segmentation techniques; computer programming languages
8 Required Knowledge in record keeping, including security procedures for handling, protecting, and distributing confidential data.
8 Required problems and devising effective solutions; c interpret moderate to complex concepts; to manage projects and prepare reports; to maintain accuracyonducting data searches; evaluating and translating large amounts of data; programming; and critical thinking.
8 Required Ability to manage and manipulate large data sets; to provide advanced analysis and interpret moderate to complex concepts; to manage projects and prepare reports.
8 Required to maintain accuracy and attention to detail; to code, test, and debug software; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others.
8 Preferred 8 or more years of experience in data science, predictive modeling, and algorithm work.
8 Preferred Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, accounting,
8 Preferred and finance, mathematics, statistics, economic , or a related field is generally preferred.