Research Data Scientist
$106,012–$125,000 year
Hybrid · Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead and execute complex data analyses using large-scale health care data (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, commercial claims); design and build data pipelines, research tools, and analytic infrastructure; ensure data quality and reproducibility through rigorous quality assurance processes; manage projects, including timelines, deliverables, and coordination with cross-functional team members; supervise and mentor junior staff; translate complex data into actionable insights to support policy-relevant research.
Required Qualifications
- MA/MS in statistics, data science, economics, applied mathematics, or related quantitative field (or equivalent combined education and work experience)
- 5+ years of experience with statistical programming (e.g., SAS, R, Python)
- Experience with administrative health care claims data (Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial)
- Experience with SQL, data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)
- Demonstrated experience leading analytic efforts and contributing to research projects
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to develop innovative solutions for complex data challenges
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available)
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