Government and Infrastructure - AI and Data - Data Science Healthcare Manager

Government and Infrastructure - AI and Data - Data Science Healthcare ManagerLocation: McLean Other locations: Primary Location Only Salary: Competitive Date: Oct 23, 2026At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.The opportunity The role will allow you to work closely with business stakeholders to analyze and visualize data that supports operational performance and management reporting activities. This role requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to connect healthcare knowledge and data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate is comfortable presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences.Your key responsibilitiesLead client-facing workstreams that translate health affairs, healthcare operations, and policy questions into actionable analytics, AI/ML, and data strategy recommendationsGuide teams using Python, R, or SQL to profile, transform, and analyze large healthcare datasets, while remaining hands-on enough to review methods, interrogate outputs, and dive into the data when neededShape analytic approaches and oversee the development of ML/AI, statistical, and decision-support solutions, ensuring rigor, relevance, and responsible use rather than serving solely as the day-to-day developerSynthesize findings into clear executive-ready recommendations, briefings, visualizations, and presentations that help clients make decisions on operations, policy, quality, cost, readiness, and outcomesSkills and attributes for successFamiliarity with Python, R, or SQL, with the judgment to review coding approaches, interrogate data, and guide technical teams, even when not acting as the primary day-to-day developerExperience advising clients on data, analytics, and ML/AI use cases, including translating business, policy, or operational questions into practical analytic approaches and decision supportStrong data analyst and data scientist skillset: exploratory analysis, hypothesis testing, dashboarding and reporting, data visualization, segmentation, and data storytellingAbility to move from ambiguous client questions to structured requirements, analytic roadmaps, and actionable recommendations while balancing technical rigor with stakeholder needsWorking knowledge of healthcare data ecosystems and common domains such as claims, encounters, pharmacy, eligibility/enrollment, utilization, access, cost, quality, and outcomes dataUnderstanding of healthcare privacy, security, and data governance concepts, including PHI/PII handling, HIPAA, de-identification, and responsible AI/model governanceStrong consulting presence with excellent executive communication, presentation, stakeholder management, team leadership, and problem-solving skillsTo qualify for the role, you must haveMust have a Bachelor's degreeMust be eligible to obtain and maintain DoD Secret ClearanceMust have 6-10+ years of related experience with analytics, data science, healthcare data, health policy, health programs, payer/provider analytics, or public sector health missionMust be comfortable working in-person as needed in the Washington, DC areaIdeally, you'll also have Bachelor's Degree or above in mathematics, information systems, statistics, computer science, or related disciplinesPrior experience with Military Health System (MHS) data, MHS GENESIS, MHS Data Repository (MDR/M2), TRICARE, Defense Health Agency data, or other federal health datasetsExperience working with tri-service or readiness-related data and an understanding of direct care and purchased care conceptsExperience supporting health affairs, healthcare operations, population health, clinical quality improvement, program evaluation, or strategic advisory initiativesWhat we offer youAt EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job is: New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $171,400 to $285,600 Bay Area California offices – $178,600 to $297,500 All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $142,800 to $261,800 Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period. EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. For those living in California, please click here for additional information. At EY, our values set the foundation for how we work and the behaviors we expect of our people. Any misrepresentation or falsification of information or lack of integrity at any point in the recruiting process may result in withdrawal of your candidacy, revocation of an offer or immediate termination of employment. 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