RHTP Research Data Scientist
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at .
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Rural Health Transformation Program.
The Research Data Scientist is the advances analytics and evaluation lead for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and serves as a key member of Montanas rural health analytics community of practice. This position applies rigorous statistical and quantitative methods to evaluate rural health systems forecast future needs and inform strategic decision-making. The data scientist develops predictive models leads evaluations of RHTP initiatives and produces policy-relevant insights on access quality cost workforce and sustainability that guide program implementation funding decisions and policy recommendations. The role ensures that Montana meets and exceeds the data and evaluation requirements established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Rural health Transformation Program.
This position operates within a federated analytics model collaborating closely with the Departments central analytics tam and Data Management Office to apply shared methods metrics and tools white addressing RHTP-specific anlytic needs. The incumbent participates in department-wide analytics communities of practice helping promote reproducible research methods reduce duplication and build statewide capacity for rural health analytics.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health safety well-being and empower independence. By joining the RHTP team youll help shape the future of rural health care in Montana. These positions offer impactful work improving access and equity for rural communities competitive salaries and benefits (including health coverage retirement plans paid leave and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness) hybrid work options and opportunities to collaborate statewide.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
Knowledge of health care financing concepts such as reimbursement methodologies value-bases payment hospital and clinic cost structures and public sector budgeting or fiscal processes.
Ability to translate technical analytic results into concise accessible narratives and recommendations for decision-makers.
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and external partners including rural and tribal stakeholders and to facilitate meetings and workgroups.
Preferred:
Experience building and validating predictive models or risk scores in a health care context including performance metrics such as AUC calibration and fairness/equity checks across subpopulations (e.g. rural vs urban tribal vs non-tribal).
Experience with health care claims data (e.g. Medicare Medicaid commercial) and knowledge of common coding systems (e.g. ICD CPT HCPCS DRG).
Experience working within or with state agencies health systems or health plans on payment models delivery system reform or rural health initiatives.
Meet minimum qualifications:
Masters degree in computer science Mathematics Statistics Economics Data Science Public Health or related field.
Three years of progressively responsible job-related work experience in quantitative analysis statistical modeling predictive analytics or program evaluation in a health insurance hospital/healthcare consulting governmental or similar setting.
Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
Cover Letter
Resume
References
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
This position is federally funded through September 30 2030.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Machine Learning
- Python
- AI
- Bioinformatics
- C/C++
- R
- Biochemistry
- Research Experience
- Natural Language Processing
- Deep Learning
- Molecular Biology
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