What is the role of a Data Science Manager, Medicaid Programs at Jobgether?

The Data Science Manager, Medicaid Programs position at Jobgether is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Executive/Management field.

Where is this Data Science Manager, Medicaid Programs job located?

United States, Other / Non-US, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Data Science Manager, Medicaid Programs role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this Data Science Manager, Medicaid Programs job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

How can I apply for the Data Science Manager, Medicaid Programs position at Jobgether?

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

Data Science Manager, Medicaid Programs at Jobgether

Data Science Manager, Medicaid Programs

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Data Science Manager, Medicaid Programs in the United States.

This role provides an opportunity to lead and shape a high-impact data science program focused on improving Medicaid services for vulnerable populations. You will manage and mentor a team of data scientists, serving as the technical lead on critical healthcare analytics projects. Your work will translate complex, fragmented government health data into actionable insights that inform policy and operational decisions. You will collaborate closely with data engineering teams to design, implement, and optimize scalable ETL pipelines and analytical solutions. This is a fully remote role with significant autonomy, a supportive culture, and the ability to influence the quality of care for millions of Americans. The environment is collaborative, mission-driven, and highly technical, offering opportunities to balance leadership with hands-on coding and data strategy.

Accountabilities:

Lead and mentor a team of 5–10 data scientists, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and best practices
Serve as the hands-on technical lead for a smaller Medicaid program, managing timelines, sprint priorities, and deliverables
Guide technical direction of data science initiatives, ensuring scalable, high-quality, well-documented, and testable solutions
Develop, review, and optimize SQL queries, Python scripts, and PySpark transformations for large-scale Medicaid datasets
Collaborate with data engineering teams to build, test, and deploy automated ETL pipelines in a cloud-based Databricks environment
Act as the primary technical liaison for business analysts, internal leadership, and government stakeholders
Design reporting and visualization solutions to provide actionable insights for clients and leadership

Requirements:

8+ years of hands-on experience in data science or data engineering, with at least 2 years in a technical lead or management role
Direct experience with healthcare data, particularly Medicaid or Medicare claims datasets
Expert proficiency in SQL, Python, and PySpark for data analysis, transformation, and automation
Hands-on experience building and managing data pipelines on Databricks or similar modern cloud platforms
Familiarity with software engineering practices, including Git version control, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines
Strong documentation and communication skills, able to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work fully remotely within the United States and meet government contracting requirements

Benefits:

Competitive salary range of $150,000–$165,000 annually, plus annual company profit sharing
100% employer-paid Gold-tier health insurance for employees
Fully remote work with flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career growth
Collaborative and mission-driven culture focused on impact, curiosity, and sustainability

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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