Mid Level Data Analyst - Washington, United States - Amida Technology Solutions

Description

Amida Technology Solutions is a DC-based software services company focused on the most difficult problems in data interoperability, exchange, governance, and security. We design, develop, and deploy software solutions that collect, reconcile, and transform data for business intelligence, predictive analytics, and decision support. We specialize in taking data from inception to impact.

Our team is comprised of creative, forward thinkers who are passionate about using cutting-edge technology to make a difference in people's lives and have a positive impact on our country. We offer an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment that values fresh ideas, candid conversations, and authentic teamwork.

Amida is currently looking for an Mid Level Data Analyst to join our team in Washington, DC or a remote location. In this role you will work across our client engagements, providing expertise in data collection, data analysis, data mapping, data profiling, data mining, and data modeling. You will be responsible for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data and will address issues related to data completeness and quality, as well as contribute to and produce technical and data process documentation.

What you will do:

• Prepare and conduct analyses and studies, needs assessment, and requirements analysis to align systems and solutions
• Research and analyze healthcare data from various sources, then perform data mapping to integrate this information into our systems
• Apply analytical methodologies and principles to meet client needs
• Prepare forecast and analyze trends, develops and analyze metrics, and prepares reports and recommendations
• Provide support for business performance, project analysis, internal control, risk assessment, and project objectives

Required Skills:

• B.S. in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Health
  Data Analytics
• Minimum 4 years of recent professional experience in data science, data mining, data analysis, business process analysis, and/or healthcare analytics
• Minimum 3 years of experience in data mapping and data profiling
• Minimum 3 years of experience using SQL to evaluate data
• Minimum 2 years of programming experience in a subset of Python (at least Jupyter
  Notebooks, sqlalchemy, and pandas)
• Prior experience working with Healthcare data, or in the Healthcare field
• Previous experience in healthcare data analysis, data mapping, and medical coding systems
  (ICD-10, SNOMED, etc.)
• Ability to conduct data profiling and predictive analysis using a variety of standard tools
• Familiarity with Machine Learning and/or Natural Language Processing (in particular Named
  Entity Recognition) methodologies
• Experience with data visualization tools and methodologies
• Ability to communicate concisely and effectively with software engineers and clients
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust determination

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and cloud-based systems
• Previous experience working with government clients such as Dept. of Defense (DoD) or
  Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA)
• Prior experience with metadata management to include meta-tagging
• Previous experience working in an Agile Team setting and using Agile management tools
  such as Jira
• Experience conducting business process analysis to identify gaps and inefficiencies
• Ability to uncover data-driven insights using statistical analysis or predictive analytics
• Experience with machine learning, natural language, and statistical analysis methods to include classification, collaborative filtering, association rules, sentiment analysis, topic modeling, time-series analysis, regression, statistical inference, and/or validation methods

Communication is the key to success at Amida. Our people are known for their can-do attitude and their ability to work effectively with client teams. We pride ourselves on having a collegial, multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds and experience. Our best team members pay intense attention to detail in all aspects of their work, have a strong sense of initiative, and are willing to be opinionated about the best ways of doing things. A sense of humor is an asset at Amida.

We help solve the biggest challenges in data management. If you're looking for an opportunity to help important organizations get their data right, we hope you'll forward your resume and let us know why this role appeals to you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Amida Technology Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value diversity of ideas and people.