Epidemiologist Data Scientist

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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans