Epidemiologist Data Scientist

** Job Family**  **:*
* Data Science & Analysis

** Travel Required**  **:*
* Up to 10%

** 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.

** 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.

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Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization.

** What Would Be Nice To Have**  **:*
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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

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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:

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* 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

** About Guidehouse*
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