"Data Science Analyst 3"

Job Summary

The Department of AI And Health at Augusta University seeks an exceptional Lead Data Scientist Analyst 3 to direct our development team in creating innovative technical solutions at the intersection of biomedical informatics and advanced data science. This leadership role combines strategic technical vision with hands-on team management, driving the development of scalable software systems that support cutting-edge healthcare research and clinical applications.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

System Design

Leads team of developers through all stages within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Determines solution-wide testing requirements and decides which solutions should be implemented. Flexibility with both SysOps and DevOps opportunities. Leverages advanced knowledge of Microsoft, open-source, and web standard technologies such as ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC, C#, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and T-SQL to design and develop technical solutions to new and existing problems with varying scale and complexity utilizing fundamental design concepts and department standards.

Application Development and Maintenance

Oversees applications and databases by leading a team of developers in evaluating client needs, analyzing requirements, and developing software systems across multiple projects. Delegates project tasks to developers. Prepares workflow documents using knowledge of client capabilities, subject matter, development technologies, and logic. Confirms program operation, integrity, consistency, and standards compliance with each platform necessitated by the client.

Leadership

Develops staff through coaching and positive/negative feedback. Ensures data science staff follow AU policies and procedures as well as both federal and state regulations. Monitors staff work and relationships with customers to ensure promised timelines are met and quality services are provided to customers. Communicates changes effectively, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, prioritizes and plans work activities with the PMO.

Innovation

Monitors infrastructure of databases, applications, and file system upgrades and provides management with projected long-range requirements for functions. Remains current with technologies and biomedical informatics methods and standards. Actively participates in professional and scientific forums. Ensures compliance with all applicable standards. Leads market analysis and innovation, driving the team to generate new ideas and business streams to grow the business and enhance the units reputation. Assists with the development of a 5-year business innovation and diversification strategy. Displays original thinking and creativity. Understands business implications of decisions.

Professional Development

Maintains and updates professional and technical knowledge by engaging in activities such as completing educational workshops, seeking official certification, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Other

Completes special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Data Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field with three years related experience.

OR

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Data Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field with five years related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior involvement in healthcare, academic operations, or public sector analytics.

Familiarity with EHR systems (Epic, Encompass) or academic admissions systems (AMCAS).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: B13

Salary Minimum: $68,500/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: 12/1/25 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.