Data Scientist and Strategist

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Health (OIGH) is an independent state agency responsible for identifying fraud, waste, and abuse of Maryland Department of Health (MDH) funds and investigating conduct in the Department that threatens public safety or demonstrates negligence, incompetence, or abuse. The position must maintain confidentiality and impartiality while performing its duties. The Data Scientist works closely with data analysts, auditors, investigators, and clinicians in OIGH’s day-to-day operations and on special projects. The role analyzes large datasets to improve government services, formulate policy, and drive efficiency, applying quantitative expertise and data science skills to varied datasets and regulations. The position supports OIGH’s mission to protect the integrity of MDH and promote standards that benefit Maryland citizens and program beneficiaries.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Six years of administrative staff or professional work. Substitution options include 30 college credit hours for each year of experience, up to four years; a bachelor’s degree and two years of administrative staff or professional experience; a master’s degree for five years of the required experience; or qualifying U.S. Armed Forces commissioned-officer experience on a year-for-year basis.
A valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license is required for employees assigned duties that require operating a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Python, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau.
Experience analyzing large and complex healthcare datasets to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and inconsistencies.
Experience comparing data against established rules, regulations, policies, and criteria to detect deviations, potential noncompliance, and indicators of risk.

Responsibilities

Analyze large datasets to improve government services, formulate policy, and drive efficiency.
Work with data analysts, auditors, investigators, and clinicians on OIGH’s day-to-day operations and special projects.
Apply quantitative and data science skills to various datasets and regulations.
Support OIGH’s mission to protect MDH integrity and promote standards benefiting Maryland citizens and program beneficiaries.
Maintain confidentiality and impartiality while conducting duties.