Data Research Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Position Description & Qualifications
Serco is seeking aSenior Data Analytics and Research Analyst to join our talented and fast-paced Advisory Services, which supports federal programs assisting millions of people seeking government health insurance coverage. This dynamic position on the Data Analytics and Research team will primarily work on the CMS Eligibility Support (ES) Contract supporting the design and execution of research studies and complex analyses. The candidate will translate predictive, prescriptive, and strategic insights into program performance, consumer behavior, and potential fraud to help guide decision making and improvements.
The candidate ideally brings unique combination of subject matter expertise in conducting research and analyses using federal health and program data, and in collaboration with federal health SMEs (particularly as it relates to the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP) using analytical tools and methodologies to monitor program performance, detect compliance and fraud issues, and improve service delivery. The candidate demonstrates extensive program implementation capabilities, excel at project and contract management, and proficiency at conducting business development activities.
The successful candidate will have experience managing teams working on diverse cross-cutting projects including program integrity and auditing research, under competing timeframes. The candidate will work with and have expertise breaking down complex concepts for many different stakeholders at different levels of technical understanding, such as Serco Leadership, Service Delivery, IT, and Operations, and CMS Executives and subject matter experts.
In this role, you will:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for the research and data analytics team. This includes:
  • Stay abreast on ES/Marketplace processes and data and share with internal and client stakeholders
  • Present analyses and recommendations to internal and client stakeholders, including senior leadership. Utilize data storytelling techniques to break down complex concepts for audiences at different levels of technical understanding.
  • Design and conduct analyses to improve program performance, gain a deeper understanding of consumer behavior, and identify potentially fraudulent activities being conducted in the Marketplace.
  • Propose and execute research studies and complex data analyses to identify challenges and barriers consumers encounter when seeking to obtain health insurance through the federal health insurance exchange.
  • Conduct literature reviews (including scoping reviews, narrative reviews, and systematic reviews) to develop evidence-based recommendations and develop research questions for studies.
  • Working with internal and client stakeholders to develop and improve regular and ad hoc reporting, including through the use of Power BI and Tableau to enhance visual appeal of reports
  • Work with interdisciplinary teams to improve automation and innovation throughout the program, while ensuring data integrity and governance is at the forefront
• Manage and/or coordinate research and data-related projects that crosscut multiple teams and product lines.
• Present research and data analysis findings and recommendations to Internal and client stakeholders, as well as represent Serco and the CMS ES program at industry and academic conferences.
• Collaboratively work with CMS and Serco teams, develop research reports, presentations, white papers, and manuscripts to be submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Develop and maintain effective and efficient working relationships with the Client, interfacing with government SMEs and Serco teams.
• Participate in business development activities, including relationship building, capture, and proposal writing.
• Perform other tasks as required or assigned.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in public health, data science, statistics, or related field required.
• A minimum 5 years of experience conducting public health research studies and/or complex quantitative analyses using SQL, python, R or other related software.
• The ability to develop, model, and use data from various sources (program data, public data sources) for data analysis.
• Experience creating and maintaining dashboards using data visualization tools such as PowerBI and Tableau.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL; experience with R or similar languages is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex insights and data findings clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing complex, research and/or data-related projects that cross-cut multiple teams and product lines from inception to completion.
• The ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including IT, data engineers, policy SMEs, audit SMEs, and product line teams to enhance accessibility and availability of data and reporting across the program.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining data governance frameworks, metadata management systems, and data catalog tools.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Graduate degree in public health, statistics, or other related field preferred
• Understanding of ACA and Marketplace data and policy issues affecting consumer coverage
• Experience working with MIDAS database, including running queries, conducting analyses, and creating reports using MIDAS data.
• Experience working with Federal government agencies, especially CMS, to support data collection, management, analysis, and reporting efforts.
• Practical experience with cloud data warehouses (e.g., Amazon Redshift, DataBricks) and artificial intelligence and machine learning tools (e.g., Amazon SageMaker and QuickSuite)

Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.