Epidemiologist Data Scientist

## Epidemiologist Data Scientist Apply:
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Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
42899
** Job Family:
** Data Science & Analysis
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* Travel Required:

** Up to 10%
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* Clearance Required:

** Ability to Obtain Public Trust
** What You Will Do****:
*** Lead quantitative analysis and modeling of real-world data, including CMS, commercial claims, and clinical health data, to generate actionable insights for federal public health.
* Lead analyses to estimate chronic disease population-level prevalence and incidence leveraging real-world data.
* Design, implement, and refine machine learning and statistical models (e.g., regression, clustering, causal inference) for surveillance and research purposes.
* Develop and maintain data pipelines and dashboards for large-scale health datasets using R, Python, and SQL.
* Utilize Data Bricks and Snowflake for scalable data processing and analytics.
* Collaborate with epidemiologists, clinicians, and public health experts to interpret findings and inform CDC policy and strategy.
* Prepare scientific reports, presentations, and publications for both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Ensure data quality, documentation, and reproducibility across all analytic workflows.
* Support onboarding and training of new team members as needed.
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* What You Will Need:

*** Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST.
* Masters degree in Data Science, Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or STEM related field.
* TWO (2) or more years material experience in health data science and epidemiology, including deep experience analyzing real-world data (RWD), including surveillance, commercial claims data, clinical data, or other large health datasets to generate epidemiological population-level estimates.
* Experience in R, Python (including libraries such as Pandas, Num Py, Scikit-learn), and SQL, including large data set manipulation.
* Experience in biostatistics and using statistical platforms – specifically SAS; ideal experience in SAS to R conversions – and conducting epidemiological analyses
* Experience in geospatial analyses using QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.
* Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization.
** What Would Be Nice To Have:
*** Experience with generative AI, NLP, or advanced analytics in healthcare settings.
* Strong background in population-level public health, with experience in scientific writing and presentation.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently to produce high-quality deliverables on-time
* Prior experience conducting real-world evidence (RWE) studies
* Familiarity with public health surveillance systems, local/state/federal health programs, or similar public sector environments.
* Experience in disease surveillance
* Experience with Data Bricks, Snowflake, and/or Palantir Foundry.
* Prior publication history in peer-reviewed journals
* Prior work in consulting and working with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement.
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* What We Offer:

** Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:
* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
* Parental Leave
* 401(k) Retirement Plan
* Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
* Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
* Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
* Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
* Employee Referral Program
* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
* annual membership
* Employee Assistance Program
* Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and  protection, etc.)
* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus