Public Health Data Scientist

Job Summary

To support public health initiatives remotely, the full-time Public Health Data Scientist will provide scientific and statistical support, conduct advanced analyses of complex healthcare datasets, and serve as a subject matter expert on data methodologies and platforms.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide scientific, epidemiologic, statistical, and data analytic support for public health surveillance and research
• Conduct advanced analyses of large healthcare datasets and develop research questions, study designs, and analytic plans
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the integrity and quality of advanced analytics and AI/ML approaches

Required qualifications:

• Graduate degree in data science, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or related quantitative fields with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience analyzing large, complex healthcare or public health datasets, including EHR and administrative claims data
• Proficiency in developing and reviewing analytic code and reproducible workflows using Python, R, SQL, or similar tools
• Demonstrated experience with machine learning/AI and advanced statistical modeling methodologies
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required Federal Public Trust clearance