Senior Data Scientist: Predictive Analytics for VA Health

prometheusfederalservices; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support VA programs through advanced analytics, predictive modeling, data science, and AI-enabled solutions. You will transform complex VA data assets into actionable insights for operational decision-making and healthcare outcomes.

The role requires collaboration with stakeholders, data engineers, and leadership to design, develop, and operationalize analytical solutions within federal data environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, machine learning, or related technical roles.
• Strong proficiency in Python for data science and machine learning applications (e.g., pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar).
• Advanced knowledge of statistical methods, predictive modeling, and machine learning techniques.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Experience developing and validating machine learning models, including classification, regression, clustering, forecasting, and anomaly detection.
• Experience conducting exploratory data analysis and communicating insights to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced analytical models to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities within large and complex datasets.
• Design, build, and deploy machine learning models to support predictive and prescriptive decision-making.
• Apply statistical techniques and data science methodologies to solve complex business and operational challenges.
• Develop forecasting, classification, clustering, anomaly detection, and optimization models to support program objectives.
• Support AI-enabled analytical solutions that improve operational insight, performance measurement, and resource planning.
• Evaluate emerging AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics technologies for applicability within VA environments.
• Develop model monitoring and evaluation frameworks to ensure accuracy, stability, explainability, and performance.

Skills

Python (data science)

SQL

Statistical methods

Machine learning

Exploratory Data Analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Data Science/Statistics/CS)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Azure Synapse

Azure Machine Learning

Databricks

Power BI

Tableau

AWS

Job description

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support VA programs through advanced analytics, predictive modeling, data science, and AI-enabled solutions. You will transform complex VA data assets into actionable insights for operational decision-making and healthcare outcomes.

The role requires collaboration with stakeholders, data engineers, and leadership to design, develop, and operationalize analytical solutions within federal data environments.