As a Data Scientist within the analytics team, you will work with the data and advanced algorithms that drive the NextHealth platform.  This individual will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. They must be innovative and passionate about finding creative solutions to challenges. The candidate should enjoy collaborating with the team and be a self-starter.  

Why Work for Us?

1. Contribute to an inspiring workplace! Tackle meaningful work that moves the needle on solving some of the most challenging problems in health care today.
2. Top venture partners are accelerating our growth. We completed a Series A round of funding led by one of the top venture capitalist firms in the nation, with participation from existing investors.
3. Be part of a cohesive, entrepreneurial team. Partake in company culture collaborations, social gatherings, and enjoy the amenities at our Denver office.
4. Competitive salary, bonus and equity structure. Our compensation strategy is designed to attract and retain top talent by positioning us to be very competitive amongst companies of our stage and in our region.
5. When you feel well, you do well! We offer rich benefits including vision, dental, and medical benefit options with certain plans paid at 100% for employee.

Responsibilities

1. Work with clients, the SVP of Analytics, and the product development team to define desired requirements and capabilities
2. Design, develop, test, and implement data processing, integration, and transformation routines in Python
3. Create integrated solutions using Python modules (including Pandas, Numpy, Scipy, and Scikit-learn), PostgreSQL, and other tools as needed
4. Develop or enhance algorithms based on principles from statistics, machine learning, and operations research

Qualifications

Required

1. Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science, Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field
2. Fluent in Python. 1+ years minimum experience  
3. Demonstrated ability to select, design, and implement a variety of data structures for efficient application performance
4. Experience with database management systems and techniques including SQL
5. Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
6. Experience with data mining/machine learning techniques

Preferred

1. Advanced degree in fields listed above
2. Experience with health care analytics