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Our transition to Kentro in 2025 reflects a rich legacy built upon the foundation of IT Concepts. Rather than leaving ITC behind, we confidently embrace a future centered around the Core of More. By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.
Kentro is hiring a Data Scientist to join our team of diverse technical professionals to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in analyzing clinical data and evaluating health informatics solutions delivered to the VA enterprise. The qualified applicant will become part of Kentro's team supporting our Department of Veterans Affairs client. The candidate should be skilled in reporting and analytics tools and methods and communicate effectively with executive leadership.
Responsibilities:
Develops and manages information to support strategic decision-making
Performs complex analyses and communicates findings to business owners and senior leaders
Conducts and facilitates (and educates and trains on) analyses, data research, data manipulation, risk assessment, solution development, and strategic alignment
Provides consulting and analytic services to leadership
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop data visualizations with meaningful insights
Analyzes and interprets data trends and patterns with performance objectives in mind
Defines data assets to develop performance measurements, key performance indicators and objectives, and key results
Location: This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience; Advanced degree in a quantitative field with 2 years of relevant experience
Experience using statistical methods for measurement of clinical outcomes
Experience with conducting causal inference with observational data and in quasi-experimental settings (e.g., differences-in-differences, instrumental variables, regression discontinuity designs, causal forests, meta learners, doubly robust learning, etc.)
Experience in Statistics and Machine Learning, Data Mining, Forecasting, Simulation, and/or Predictive Modeling, preferably in the healthcare sector
Programming skills in Python and/or R with a focus on data analysis, data science, or machine learning
Excellent written and oral communication skills; must provide examples if chosen for an interview
Strong understanding of version control (i.e. git)
Preferred:
Experience in Agile, SAFe Agile
Experience with VistA/CPRS a plus
Experience extracting and transforming data from Veterans Affairs Corporate Data Warehouse
Clearance Requirements:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
Benefits
The Company
We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let's solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.
We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).
Industry Recognition
Growth | Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.
Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner - Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor's HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees - Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.
We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities - virtual and in-person - e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.
Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA
Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.
As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.
We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.
Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
How to Apply
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Accommodations
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us .
