Junior NLP Data Scientist
NLP Data Scientist at SteerBridge supporting the VA Modern Disability Claims program: building and tuning NLP/ML pipelines to extract and structure medical and claims data for disability claims adjudication. Core stack includes Python, Amazon Comprehend Medical, Google Cloud NLP, and transformers, working directly with VA stakeholders.
- Compensation
- $90K–$115K / yr
- Location
- Vienna, VA
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Data science
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Must hold, or be able to obtain, a Public Trust clearance
- Bachelor's in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related discipline — or equivalent experience
- 1-3 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
Nice to have
- RAG, Embedding, Vector DB, Hugging Face transformers, BERT, BART, LLMs
- Strong understanding of healthcare-related data including EMRs, claims, clinical codes (ICD, CPT), and terminology
- Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure)
Full description
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
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Extract medical and claims-relevant data using NLP; tune models with VA datasets
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Build and maintain NLP pipelines to support automation and analytics in claims adjudication
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Collaborate with VA stakeholders to define data science requirements and deliver impactful solutions
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Ensure quality control, model accuracy, and performance through testing and iteration
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Document data processing workflows, model design, and tuning procedures
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Contribute to integration of NLP models within VA systems and infrastructure
Required Qualifications
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U.S. Citizenship required
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Must hold, or be able to obtain, a Public Trust clearance
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Bachelors in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline — or equivalent experience
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1-3 years of experience with Python, Amazon Comprehend Medical, Google Cloud NLP, and transformers
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Familiar with SQL, Jupyter notebooks, and collaborative coding environments
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Ability to communicate complex data science concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
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Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver data science projects in a government or healthcare setting