APCD Data Scientist (DOH/CHP #10111609)
State of New Mexico
Location: Albuquerque
Posting End Date 05/02/2026
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a Masters or PHD in Economics, Science, Public Health or Biostatistics; has experience working with large administrative or claims datasets and is skilled in developing and maintaining reproducible data pipelines. They are comfortable using tools such as SQL, Python, or R and understand medical coding structures used in claims data. The ideal candidate can troubleshoot technical issues with data submitters, clearly communicate data requirements, and ensure high data quality. They should be able to support epidemiologists and other public health staff in using APCD and related data for analysis and visualization. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical partners are essential.