NLP Data Scientist

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. Extract medical and claims-relevant data using NLP and tune models with VA datasets .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeVienna • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $137,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP) for medical and claims data extraction, with a strong focus on model tuning and integration within healthcare systems. Proven ability to manage data science projects and communicate complex concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders.

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Natural Language Processing (NLP)Python ProgrammingAmazon Comprehend MedicalGoogle Cloud NLPHealthcare Data Management

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Hard Skills

Data ExtractionModel TuningData Science Project ManagementSQLTransformers

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Jupyter NotebooksAWSGoogle CloudAzure

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Healthcare DataClaims AdjudicationClinical CodesEMRsICDCPT

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Extract medical and claims-relevant data using NLP and tune models with VA datasets
Build and maintain NLP pipelines supporting automation and analytics in claims adjudication
Collaborate with VA stakeholders to define data science requirements and deliver solutions
Ensure quality control, model accuracy, and performance through testing and iteration
Document data processing workflows, model design, and tuning procedures
Contribute to integration of NLP models within VA systems and infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship required
Must hold, or be able to obtain, a Public Trust clearance
Bachelors in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline — or equivalent experience
5-8 years of experience with Python, Amazon Comprehend Medical, Google Cloud NLP, and transformers
Familiar with SQL, Jupyter notebooks, and collaborative coding environments
Ability to communicate complex data science concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver data science projects in a government or healthcare setting
Preferred: RAG, Embedding, Vector DB, Hugging Face transformers, BERT, BART, LLMs
Preferred: Strong understanding of healthcare-related data including EMRs, claims, clinical codes (ICD, CPT), and terminology
Preferred: Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays