The Health Care Evaluation Research Department at NORC seeks a Senior Data Scientist II. In this role, the Senior Data Scientist II will lead analytic work using large administrative and claims-based data to support the implementation, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) models, Medicare and Medicaid programs, and related payment and delivery system reforms. The position emphasizes technical leadership, analytic execution, and deep familiarity with CMS data systems, and includes mentoring data analysts and data scientists while collaborating closely with other project leaders, policy researchers, economists, and methodologists.

At NORC, you will work alongside nationally recognized experts supporting some of the most significant health care reforms in the country. This role offers the opportunity to apply deep technical expertise to CMS Innovation Center models and Medicaid initiatives, lead analytic contributions to new business efforts, manage complex workstreams, and mentor others within a mission-driven, nonpartisan research organization.

The Data Science job family exists across multiple departments at NORC and provides advanced analytical expertise for a portfolio of research and evaluation projects. The Senior Data Scientist II (SDS II) plays a strategic, hands-on role in delivering high-quality analytics for complex health care initiatives by leading large-scale data efforts, providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, establishing resources and best practices for health care data work across NORC, and taking leadership on relevant business development initiatives.

Work Location

NORC supports hybrid work arrangements for this position in either our Washington, DC or Chicago, IL offices. Remote work status may be considered for outstanding candidates. Occasional travel may be required based on project needs and client meetings.

Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.