Data Scientist

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACI (T1)

Job Family:

Data Analysis

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Business, Data Analysis, Deliverables Management, Project Leadership

Certifications:

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

GDIT plays a leading role in building and modernizing web applications and data management solutions for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). We also provide architecture, implementation, data analysis and operations support for large scale data migration and integration of cloud IT systems.

GDIT is seeking a Data Scientist, who will work collaboratively with other Data Scientists / Data Analysts and with CMS to define, develop, test and deliver top quality analysis results for CMS requests.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Develops data-driven solutions to unusually complex business challenges.
• Utilizes advanced tools and computational skills to interpret, connect, predict, and make discoveries in complex data and deliver recommendations for business and analytic decisions.
• Provides technical leadership and direction in implementing data management practices.
• Participates in meetings and discussions for any new work, including special projects, assisting with high level ROMs and detailed estimates.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and gathering techniques.
• Uses predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experiences, efficiencies, process improvements, and other business outcomes.
• Guides the successful completion of major projects and may function in a project leadership role.
• Coaches and reviews the work of less-experienced professionals. Attends and/or facilitates meetings and forums with all the stakeholders on both technical and business project topics.
• Participates in collaborative reviews of Use Cases, SQL development and deliverables.
• Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables.
• Participates in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) ceremonies.
• Collaborates with team members and management to identify risks and mitigation activities.
• Escalates to Resource Management and Scrum Masters the appropriate team issues and accomplishments.
• Defines, communicates, and promotes best practices.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in Computer Science or related discipline.
• 8+ years related to data analysis  
• Familiarity with Medicare data and business processes, specifically Part D and Part B claims.
• Highly proficient with Structured Query Language (SQL) on one or more database platforms.
• Working knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or related Agile methodology.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust

ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, simultaneously.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, recommends process improvements to support productivity and monitors independent work to ensure quality and consistency.
• Ability to be flexible to changing demands and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Effective customer service skills to anticipate and mitigate customer challenges.
• Effective administrative and organizational skills.

This position requires a Public Trust Clearance. In order to obtain one, you have to have resided in the United States for 3 of the last 5 years.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $106,371 - $143,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.