Public Health Data Scientist – Predictive Analytics & BI

VTS3 Corp.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

VTS3 Corp. is seeking a Data Scientist Consultant in Trenton, NJ to join our client's Prescription Overdose Prevention Initiative. The successful candidate will leverage public health datasets for predictive modeling and analytics.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have extensive experience in data mining and statistical analysis. A Master's degree is preferred. The hourly position offers opportunities for overtime and requires authorization to work legally in the US.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in data mining and statistical analysis.
• Excellent pattern recognition and predictive modeling skills.
• Experience with SQL Databases and ETL technologies.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop statistical learning models for data analysis.
• Collaborate with HQI and HIT to devise possible solutions.
• Communicate results and ideas to key staff in DOH.

Skills

Data mining

Statistical analysis

Predictive modeling

Programming (Java, Python)

HDFS / Data Lake expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Math

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

SQL Databases

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

VTS3 Corp. is seeking a Data Scientist Consultant in Trenton, NJ to join our client's Prescription Overdose Prevention Initiative. The successful candidate will leverage public health datasets for predictive modeling and analytics.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have extensive experience in data mining and statistical analysis. A Master's degree is preferred. The hourly position offers opportunities for overtime and requires authorization to work legally in the US.