Job Family:Data Science & Analysis
Travel Required:None
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 DataBricks 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:- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Data Science, Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or related field.
- 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.
- Strong proficiency in R, Python (including libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn), and SQL, including large data set manipulation.
- Deep experience in biostatistics and using statistical platforms - specifically SAS; ideal experience in SAS to R conversions - and conducting epidemiological analyses
- Demonstrated experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization.
- 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
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher federal security clearance, as required.
What Would Be Nice To Have:- Experience with generative AI, NLP, or advanced analytics in healthcare settings.
- 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 DataBricks, 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.
The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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
- Care.com annual membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
