Sr Data Analyst

Gilder Search Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevated Hires is seeking a Data Scientist for a remote, U.S.-based role in healthcare technology. The position targets an experienced professional who can turn complex requirements into practical analytics and collaborate across teams.

You will develop production ML models for risk stratification, analyze claims and EHR data, and support value-based care analytics while ensuring HIPAA/HITRUST compliance. Strong Python/R and SQL skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in an advanced analysis or Data Science role.
• Healthcare data experience with payer claims files, claims data formats (FHIR, HL7).
• Expert level Python/R and SQL skills.
• Proven track record of production-grade ML models (regression, classification, clustering, neural nets).
• Familiarity with HIPAA/HITRUST compliance requirements.
• Exceptional ability to translate technical findings for executive/clinical audiences.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Predictive Modeling & Risk Stratification: develop and deploy ML models to identify high-risk members.
• Clinical Intelligence: research claims and EHR data to identify opportunities for clinical interventions.
• Value-Based Care Analytics: lead analysis of total cost of care and utilization.
• Data Quality & Validation: ensure model accuracy and handle noisy data.
• Cross Collaboration: work with Engineering and Analytics to surface insights.
• Safeguard Data: ensure HIPAA/HITRUST compliance and data security.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Communication

Data visualization

Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, CS, or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

HIPAA/HITRUST

Job description

Data Scientist

Elevated Hires is recruiting a Data Scientist for an opportunity in healthcare technology. This role is designed for an experienced professional who can deliver high-quality work, claborate across teams, and turn complex requirements into practical results. The position is based in Remote, U.S.-based.

Key Responsibilities

• Predictive Modeling & Risk Stratification: Develop and deploy machine learning models to identify high-risk, high-cost members before they require expensive acute services (e.g., ER visits or inpatient stays).
• Clinical Intelligence: Complete research on claims and EHR data to identify opportunities for new clinical interventions to reduce risk of adverse events.
• Value-Based Care Analytics: Lead the analysis of total cost of care (TCoC), utilization, and patient attribution to measure performance against baseline contracts.
• Data Quality & Validation: Implement rigorous validation techniques to ensure model accuracy, fairness, and consistency, particularly when dealing with "noisy" clinical and claims data.
• Cross Collaboration: Work with Engineering and Analytics team members to provide modeling insights to be surfaced in applications and BI reports.
  
• Safeguard Data: Ensure strict compliance with healthcare data regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITRUST) and implement data security best practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience in an advanced analysis or Data Science role.
• Healthcare Domain: Experience with payer claims files and other healthcare data formats (e.g., FHIR, HL7).
• Technical Proficiency: Expert level Python/R and SQL skills.
• Modeling Expertise: Proven track record of building and deploying production-grade ML models (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, neural networks, etc).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with HIPAA and HITRUST compliance requirements for managing sensitive patient data.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical findings into clear narratives for executive and clinical audiences.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Details and Benefits

Location: Remote, U.S.-based

Type: Full-time technical role

AI Usage & Candidate Authenticity

AI tools may be used to format resumes or assist with drafting application materials; however, all submitted information must accurately reflect the candidate’s experience. Misrepresentation—including copied job descriptions or unverifiable work history—is not acceptable. Candidates must be prepared to clearly and confidently discuss all experience listed. Elevated Efforts may request work samples, portfolio links, or other forms of validation during the hiring process.

Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is prohibited unless explicitly permitted and will result in disqualification.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Visa sponsorship, visa transfers, and other employment-based immigration support are not available for this position.