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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Scientist - **Company:** The Commonwealth - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cerner, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Health Informatics, Clinical Terminology Servers, Computerized Patient Record System, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Visualization, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Scrum Methodology, Power BI, Tensorflow, Tableau (Software), Enterprise Data Management, Privacy Controls, EHR Systems, Pytorch, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Electronic Medical Records, Information Technology, Health Level Seven International, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7b514d9ed6198ca0 ## About the Role * Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline * 10+ years in data science or advanced analytics roles * 5+ years applying machine learning and predictive modeling in healthcare or federal health IT environments * Proficiency in Python or R and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) * Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and ETL processes * Experience with interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR) and clinical terminology (SNOMED, LOINC) * Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs * Experience pulling and using datasets from the VA's Corporate Data Warehouse (CDW) Strongly Preferred Qualifications * Ph.D. in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Health Informatics * Direct experience with VA VistA/CPRS and/or Oracle Health (Cerner Millennium) systems * Experience supporting VA's Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program or related clinical informatics initiatives within VHA * Prior work within VHA, OHT (Office of Health Technology), OIT (Office of Information and Technology), or VA's Office of Clinical Informatics (OCI) * Experience validating data migration fidelity between legacy and modernized EHR platforms * Familiarity with SAFe Agile delivery in a federal healthcare context Certifications (Preferred) * Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) * Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Practitioner * Healthcare Data Science or AI certifications Clearance & Citizenship * Must be a U.S. citizen * Must be eligible for VA clearance/background investigation * Ability to obtain and maintain a government-issued Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badge ## Description Commonwealth Strategic Solutions is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to serve as the technical lead for advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and machine learning initiatives supporting clinical decision-making and operational optimization within the Department of Veterans Affairs. 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