Job Url: https://www.remoterocketship.com/company/forpeople-us/jobs/lead-data-scientist-medicaid-united-states-remote Job Description: For People Website LinkedIn All Job Openings For People is dedicated to building people-first data ecosystems that focus on understanding user needs and creating positive impact in society. They develop data programs that prioritize the human experience, ensuring that technology addresses the real challenges faced by individuals. Their services include designing applications, uncovering actionable insights from large datasets, and collaborating with communities to enhance wellbeing, all while balancing cutting-edge technology with practical implementation. 11 - 50 employees 🌍 Social Impact 🏒 Enterprise Lead Data Scientist, Medicaid August 27 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States – Remote πŸ’΅ $150 / hour ⏳ Contract/Temporary 🟠 Senior πŸ“Š Data Scientist πŸ¦… H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Receive Emails with Similar Jobs Report problem πŸ“‹ Description β€’ Lead a data team of four on a short-term, high-profile CMS project β€’ Serve as final authority on data accuracy and integrity for delivered outputs β€’ Replace manual processes with automated data solutions serving millions β€’ Design, write, and optimize complex queries against large-scale government medical datasets like T-MSIS β€’ Translate complex business requirements into testable data logic bridging policy and technology β€’ Collaborate with data engineers to design and implement an automated pipeline in a cloud-based data lakehouse β€’ Mentor and provide technical direction to data scientists β€’ Make final decisions on correctness of data and logic before delivery to state partners 🎯 Requirements β€’ Must be a United States citizen β€’ Must perform all work physically within the United States β€’ Able to pass a government-performed public trust background check β€’ Proven experience leading and mentoring data science or analytics teams β€’ Expert-level proficiency in SQL β€’ Strong programming background in Python for data analysis and automation β€’ Deep understanding of data quality best practices and experience building frameworks for data integrity (PHI experience preferred) β€’ Experience architecting data solutions in a modern cloud environment β€’ Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to explain technical subjects to non-technical stakeholders β€’ Familiarity with Medicaid/CMS or state Medicaid data strongly preferred β€’ Humble and caring attitude aligned with company values πŸ–οΈ Benefits β€’ Competitive hourly rate of $150/hr β€’ Fully remote role (within the United States) β€’ 6-month contract with high-profile government impact β€’ Positive work-life balance and flexible scheduling β€’ Opportunity to lead and mentor a talented data team