Junior NLP Data Scientist

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 

• Extract medical and claims-relevant data using NLP; tune models with VA datasets 

• Build and maintain NLP pipelines to support automation and analytics in claims adjudication 

• Collaborate with VA stakeholders to define data science requirements and deliver impactful solutions 

• Ensure quality control, model accuracy, and performance through testing and iteration 

• Document data processing workflows, model design, and tuning procedures 

• Contribute to integration of NLP models within VA systems and infrastructure 

Required Qualifications 

• U.S. Citizenship required 

• Must hold, or be able to obtain, a Public Trust clearance 

• Bachelors in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a 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 

Preferred Qualifications 

• 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) 

Benefits

The posted compensation range reflects the scope and requirements of this position. A final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and work location, along with the responsibilities of the position. Where applicable, contract requirements, wage determinations, and federal contract labor categories may also inform the offer.

SteerBridge also offers benefits that may include health and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, disability coverage, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.

SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.