Senior Data Science & Information Specialist
Core
Senior data scientist leading behavioral health analytics, data product creation, and federal reporting for the Washington State Health Care Authority.
Role type
Senior IC data scientist (behavioral health)
Builds
High-quality data products, interactive visualizations, automated processing solutions, and federal data submissions
Domain
Public health / Behavioral health / Health care analytics
Required skills
Advanced SAS, SQL, R, and Python; Regression, clustering, and time series analysis; Medical coding (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS); Data pipeline design and infrastructure; Team mentorship; Strategic data policy guidance
Preferred skills
Behavioral health data expertise; Advanced knowledge of health care business systems; Experience with ICD-10 groupings and service modalities
Technologies
Power BI, Tableau, R, SAS, SQL, Python, M code
Responsibilities
Generate high-quality data products from structured and unstructured sources; Lead submissions to SAMHSA for behavioral health data sets; Analyze claims and encounter data to support complex analyses; Build data models and interactive visualizations; Investigate reporting discrepancies and validate data; Design reusable data structures and SQL code; Apply medical coding systems to analyze health care data; Provide consultation to agency leadership on data access and statistical validity; Mentor entry-level and journey-level data scientists
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
