Data Scientist I – Applied AI

Lantana Consulting Group provides services and software for standards-based health-information exchange. We have established ourselves as a trusted leader in the industry with two decades of expertise in developing and deploying technical specifications and interoperability solutions. As a rapidly growing distributed, employee-owned company, we hire exceptional talent nationwide and offer flexible remote work arrangements. We take pride in our mission to improve public health and quality of care.

Primary purpose: 

Uses analytic and visualization techniques to support data-informed decision-making and provide actionable insights. Designs and builds AI-powered applications and tools with existing AI tools, pre-trained models, and modern Cloud infrastructure to support our work in public health and interoperability of health data. Works closely with subject-matter experts and senior technical staff to prototype, build, and deploy AI tools that solve real-world problems.

A successful candidate will do the following:

• Leverage skills and technologies across a range of computing platforms, languages, and techniques to solve business problems and optimize processes
• Prototype, build, and maintain AI-powered tools and workflows using existing models (such as LLMs and embeddings) in Python with APIs, structured data formats, etc.
• Iterate on prompts, workflows, and system behavior based on testing and feedback, and support subsequent deployment and operation
• Remain current with emerging data-science tools, techniques, and best practices, including developments in AI/machine learning
• Support the access, combination, and analysis of large, complex datasets from various sources; manipulate, clean, and wrangle datasets under guidance from senior staff
• Contribute to the quality, integrity, and security of data 
• Create visualizations and conduct analyses using statistical techniques and machine learning to derive insights from the data and drive actionable reporting
• Present findings and insights to diverse audiences; tailor communication to technical and non-technical stakeholders with support from senior team members
• Work independently on most tasks and seek guidance for more complex or specialized responsibilities
• Communicate and present results effectively to clients, management, and staff
• Analyze and understand client and business needs; translate them into formal requirements 

• Associate's degree and at least three (3) years of relevant experience in data science, computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, or related field; or bachelor’s degree and at least one (1) year of relevant experience 
• Proficiency in Python
• Familiarity with analytic software (such as R or Databricks), Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and big-data technologies (such as Spark)
• Basic Cloud literacy (including an understanding of containers, serverless, etc.) and proficiency using APIs and SDKs (such as OpenAI, Azure, and AWS)
• Familiarity with AI concepts relevant to working with data and their applications (such as RAG, LangChain/LangGraph, and Vector DBs)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on general tasks within the job function 
• Ability to apply a variety of data-analytics approaches
• If required by the project, ability to successfully complete a Level 5 Position of Public Trust background investigation. This includes meeting all eligibility criteria and maintaining the required clearance throughout employment

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years of relevant experience; or master’s degree and three (3) years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of and/or experience with large-dataset analysis for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or other public-health entity

Additional information: 

• We are a remote organization, but we prioritize in-person collaboration during key events such as our annual company meeting. 
• We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• For this position, the candidate must reside in the United States.