Data Scientist

Job Type : Regular

Regular

Data Scientists

Data Scientists work in a multidisciplinary environment in support of research on a wide range of issues spanning health care, education and labor, social and economic wellbeing, national security, and military manpower.

Duties

RAND is currently seeking Data Scientists with experience analyzing health claims data in SAS to work closely with research staff in creating, managing, and analyzing large and complex data sets.

Data Scientists are expected to acquire understanding of the research topic and a thorough knowledge of the data involved while applying programming and analytic skills.

Basic Qualifications

Ability to program using SAS for data management and statistical analysis.

Experience with SQL including PROC SQL

Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a solid understanding of statistical methods

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to produce careful and detail-oriented work.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience programming in either R or Python preferred.

Experience working with longitudinal surveys preferred.

Experience working in research settings strongly preferred.

Education

BS / BA in statistics, biostatistics, or related quantitative field required. MS / MA in statistics, biostatistics, or related quantitative field preferred.

Experience

Minimum one year of experience working with health-care claims data from Medicare, Medicaid, or private-sector health-care claims such as Marketscan data required.

Minimum three years of experience in statistical programming with SAS required.

Experience working in remote enclaves such as the VRDC, NBER, IDR required.

Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship may be necessary for positions requiring a U.S. government security clearance.

Location

Hybrid work environment from Santa Monica, CA; Washington, D.C.; Pittsburgh, PA; or Boston, MA

Coding Sample Required

Applicants will be required to provide Code sample(s) -related work uploaded as a writing sample.

Salary Range : $85,700 - $179,700

Data Scientist II : $85,700 - $127,500

Data Scientist III : $100,100 - $152,400

Data Scientist IV : $117,700 - $179,700

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities;

a candidate's work experience, education / training, skills, expertise; and internal equity.Successful candidates will be offered employment in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience.

The salary range includes base pay plus RAND's sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken).

In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer : race / color / religion / sex / sexual orientation / gender identity / national origin / disability / vet