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Salary 175,000 – 195,000 USD per year SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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What you’ll work on

Develop, maintain, and optimize NLP pipelines to support automation and analytics within claims adjudication processes.
Collaborate with VA stakeholders to define data science requirements and translate operational needs into effective analytical solutions.
Evaluate and improve model accuracy, performance, and quality through systematic testing, validation, and iteration.

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Extract and analyze medical and claims-related data using natural language processing (NLP) techniques and tune models using VA datasets. Develop, maintain, and optimize NLP pipelines to support automation and analytics within claims adjudication processes. Collaborate with VA stakeholders to define data science requirements and translate operational needs into effective analytical solutions.

Develop, maintain, and optimize NLP pipelines to support automation and analytics within claims adjudication processes. Collaborate with VA stakeholders to define data science requirements and translate operational needs into effective analytical solutions. Evaluate and improve model accuracy, performance, and quality through systematic testing, validation, and iteration.

Collaborate with VA stakeholders to define data science requirements and translate operational needs into effective analytical solutions. Evaluate and improve model accuracy, performance, and quality through systematic testing, validation, and iteration. Document data processing workflows, model architecture, methodologies, and model-tuning procedures.

What you’ll bring

All qualifications

Core experience

Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of relevant experience using Python and NLP technologies such as Amazon Comprehend Medical, Google Cloud Natural Language, and transformer-based models.
Proficiency with SQL, Jupyter notebooks, and collaborative coding environments.
Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver data science projects within government, healthcare, or similarly regulated environments.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data science concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred experience

Experience with modern NLP and generative AI technologies, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), embeddings, vector databases, Hugging Face Transformers, BERT, BART, and large language models (LLMs).
Strong understanding of healthcare data, including electronic medical records (EMRs), claims data, clinical coding systems such as ICD and CPT, and healthcare terminology.
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

Qualification wording

Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

5+ years of relevant experience using Python and NLP technologies such as Amazon Comprehend Medical, Google Cloud Natural Language, and transformer-based models.

Proficiency with SQL, Jupyter notebooks, and collaborative coding environments.

Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver data science projects within government, healthcare, or similarly regulated environments.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data science concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience with modern NLP and generative AI technologies, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), embeddings, vector databases, Hugging Face Transformers, BERT, BART, and large language models (LLMs).

Strong understanding of healthcare data, including electronic medical records (EMRs), claims data, clinical coding systems such as ICD and CPT, and healthcare terminology.

Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

Tools in this posting

Python
SQL
AWS
Transformers
Google Cloud (GCP)
Azure
Huggingface

Source

- Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. - 5+ years of relevant experience using Python and NLP technologies such as Amazon Comprehend Medical, Google Cloud Natural Language, and transformer-based models. - Proficiency with SQL, Jupyter notebooks, and collaborative coding environments.

- 5+ years of relevant experience using Python and NLP technologies such as Amazon Comprehend Medical, Google Cloud Natural Language, and transformer-based models. - Proficiency with SQL, Jupyter notebooks, and collaborative coding environments. - Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver data science projects within government, healthcare, or similarly regulated environments.

- Strong understanding of healthcare data, including electronic medical records (EMRs), claims data, clinical coding systems such as ICD and CPT, and healthcare terminology. - Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure. Benefits

Preferred Qualifications - Experience with modern NLP and generative AI technologies, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), embeddings, vector databases, Hugging Face Transformers, BERT, BART, and large language models (LLMs). - Strong understanding of healthcare data, including electronic medical records (EMRs), claims data, clinical coding systems such as ICD and CPT, and healthcare terminology.

Benefits in the posting

Full benefits wording

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
SteerBridge also offers benefits that may include health and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, disability coverage, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.

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Job description

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SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

Position Overview

SteerBridge is seeking an NLP Data Scientist to support the Modern Disability Claims program, applying natural language processing and machine learning to extract, structure, and analyze medical and claims data in support of VA disability claims adjudication. This role blends deep NLP/transformer expertise with hands-on experience in healthcare and claims data.

Key Responsibilities

Extract and analyze medical and claims-related data using natural language processing (NLP) techniques and tune models using VA datasets.
Develop, maintain, and optimize NLP pipelines to support automation and analytics within claims adjudication processes.
Collaborate with VA stakeholders to define data science requirements and translate operational needs into effective analytical solutions.
Evaluate and improve model accuracy, performance, and quality through systematic testing, validation, and iteration.
Document data processing workflows, model architecture, methodologies, and model-tuning procedures.
Support the integration and deployment of NLP models within VA systems and existing technical infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

Eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role, including a Public Trust clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of relevant experience using Python and NLP technologies such as Amazon Comprehend Medical, Google Cloud Natural Language, and transformer-based models.
Proficiency with SQL, Jupyter notebooks, and collaborative coding environments.
Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver data science projects within government, healthcare, or similarly regulated environments.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data science concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with modern NLP and generative AI technologies, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), embeddings, vector databases, Hugging Face Transformers, BERT, BART, and large language models (LLMs).
Strong understanding of healthcare data, including electronic medical records (EMRs), claims data, clinical coding systems such as ICD and CPT, and healthcare terminology.
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

Benefits

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

The posted compensation range reflects the scope and requirements of this position. A final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and work location, along with the responsibilities of the position. Where applicable, contract requirements, wage determinations, and federal contract labor categories may also inform the offer.

SteerBridge also offers benefits that may include health and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, disability coverage, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.

Salary

175,000 – 195,000 USD per year

SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.

Employment type

Full-time

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Salary 175,000 – 195,000 USD per year SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location & working pattern

Vienna, VA

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Required Qualifications - Eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role, including a Public Trust clearance. - Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

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