Data Scientist
My3TechAbout the role
Job: Data Scientist
Location: 615 E. 4th Street, Pierre, South Dakota 57501
Scope / Background
The South Dakota Rural Health Data Atlas is a state-led initiative designed to improve how rural communities access and use health data. It will integrate datasets from state health agencies and other public sources into a platform with maps, charts, tables, and point-and-click analytical tools. SD DOH is seeking contractual staffing support to curate data, document data governance, perform QA, transform datasets, maintain interfaces with source systems, and support broader data/information systems.
Project Overview
Provide data science and public health informatics staffing support for the Rural Health Data Atlas. Resources will help extract, transform, load, curate, and maintain data; support automated processes and interfaces; apply data governance standards; prepare reports/performance measures; provide technical assistance; and support data modernization activities.
Support ingestion, curation, and integration of datasets into the Rural Health Data Atlas platform from SD DOH systems, other state agencies, federally curated sources, and local/county datasets.
Develop and maintain metadata for Data Atlas datasets and indicators, including data dictionaries and data element/variable change documentation.
Apply data governance standards to Data Atlas indicators, including rate/stabilization rules and small cell suppression safeguards, in coordination with the platform vendor.
Knowledge of data privacy, deidentification methodologies, or statistical disclosure limitation protocols.
Assist in identifying solutions for information access, such as data repositories, visual display of information for data quality review and decision-making, and concerns related to legal, confidential, and security aspects of data collection, storage, and access.
Support the State's ability to manipulate Data Atlas data, run reports, and develop dashboards through Power BI, ESRI, Tableau, and associated platforms.
Ensure communication with system and data users within the department of health and with external Data Atlas stakeholders (hospitals, community coalitions, Tribal Nations, rural health clinics, academic and research organizations).
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in data science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
Master’s degree in data science and public health informatics
Knowledge of statistical methods, data modeling, and analysis software (e.g., SAS, R)
Experience with Power BI, ESRI, Tableau, or other data visualization software
Experience with SQL, Python, or other scripting languages
Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools
Two years’ experience working in a public health setting
Responsibilities
- Extract, transform, load, curate, and maintain data
- Support automated processes and interfaces
- Apply data governance standards
- Prepare reports and performance measures
- Provide technical assistance
- Support data modernization activities
- Develop and maintain metadata for Data Atlas datasets
- Assist in identifying solutions for information access
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
- Master’s degree in data science and public health informatics
- Knowledge of statistical methods, data modeling, and analysis software
- Experience with Power BI, ESRI, Tableau, or other data visualization software
- Experience with SQL, Python, or other scripting languages
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools
Skills mentioned
About My3Tech
My3Tech is a leading IT Services & Consulting firm, renowned for driving transformative initiatives across state government sectors with unparalleled expertise and commitment for over 13Years. We offer services ranging from Software Development, Support and Maintenance, Consulting, Project and Program Management for various State Government Agencies like Social Services, Health, Education, Judiciary, Labour and Regulations and Information and Telecommunications, Agricultural and Natural Resources. We also provided specialised services to various State Governments in the areas of Medicaid, MMIS, Health, Childcare, Child Support and Child Welfare. At My3Tech, we combine our expertise with top-tier technology to deliver outstanding value. Partner with us to amplify your success. #My3Tech #ITServices #BusinessTechnology
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