Lead, Annotation Quality & Performance Denver, Colorado

Frontera Health is revolutionizing pediatric healthcare by developing a cutting-edge, tech-enabled platform that delivers essential therapies to rural families. Our platform leverages AI/ML to create a robust video-based data model for early intervention and developmental disorders. By collaborating closely with parents, caregivers, and clinical partners, we’re bridging the gap in access to care, improving health equity, and providing personalized treatment plans. Backed by leading investors like Lightspeed and Lux, Frontera Health is poised for rapid growth.Our ABA direct services are designed to meet the unique needs of children in underserved communities, providing them with the support and resources they require to reach their full potential. We are passionate about ensuring that every child, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status, has access to high-quality healthcare. By leveraging our technology platform and partnering with local providers, we are able to deliver effective ABA therapy to families who may otherwise have limited access to these essential services.Frontera Health is seeking a Clinical QA & Performance Lead to build and lead the quality systems behind our clinical annotation function. This team is responsible for labeling high-fidelity behavioral health data (video, audio, and text) that directly powers our AI models and clinical product insights.This role is equal parts quality architect, measurement analyst, and clinical systems thinker. You’ll define what “good” looks like, build processes to track it, and ensure that the work we produce meets our clinical and scientific bar. You’ll work closely with our Ops, ML, and Clinical teams to ensure that ambiguity is resolved quickly, feedback is integrated thoughtfully, and performance continuously improves.This is a hands-on leadership role with room to shape the future of clinical data quality at Frontera.What You’ll DoOwn definition and implementation of quality metrics (IOA / inter-rater agreement, audit scores, reviewer calibration)Build and maintain gold-standard datasets to serve as training and validation anchorsDesign QA workflows that balance precision, scale, and reviewer experienceLead reviewer onboarding and training systems, including calibration exercises and ongoing developmentTrack performance across annotators and reviewers; flag drift and recommend coaching or retrainingPartner closely with Ops Manager to align QA expectations with throughput goalsServe as a bridge between clinical subject matter experts, ML teams, and annotators to clarify labeling standardsMonitor quality trends over time and drive continuous process improvementFacilitate periodic audits and synthesize findings into actionable recommendationsWhat You’ll Bring4+ years experience in clinical QA, annotation QA, clinical operations, or healthcare analyticsFamiliarity with behavioral health, healthcare research, or human-annotated datasetsStrong understanding of IOA/IRR concepts and metrics (e.g., Cohen’s or Fleiss’ kappa)Experience building or managing QA systems in data labeling, research, or clinical settingsAnalytical mindset with comfort using tools to track trends, measure performance, and drive changeExcellent communication and training skills—able to support both junior annotators and senior stakeholdersThoughtful, systems-oriented approach to ambiguity, edge cases, and clinical nuanceBonus: Experience with tools like Label Studio or working in an ML-adjacent environmentWhy FronteraAt Frontera, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team using structured clinical data to reimagine pediatric therapy. Your work will directly shape the quality and reliability of the data behind our models—and by extension, the care we deliver to families.Join us in building the future of developmental healthcare!We have determined a salary range for this position that takes into account several factors including experience, knowledge, education, skills, and abilities. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline and the exact salary will be determined based on the individual’s qualifications and experience, with consideration given to the factors listed above. All full time employee benefits include a stake in shared success through stock options, health benefits, 401(k) plan, and responsible PTO.Expected salary range in Denver$110,000 - $130,000 USDFrontera Health, Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and has the opportunity to thrive. 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