Scientific Data Analyst

Scientific Data Analyst

Key Role:

Provide consulting services focused on supporting the analytical planning and execution of health and healthcare data for government agencies. Maintain responsibility for analysis design and statistical programming in SAS, Python, and R, code optimization and efficiency, quality control via appropriate application of statistical theory, modeling, including parametric and non-parametric for interpretation of results, and objective development for descriptive statistics to refine hypothesis. Perform clear and concise report writing, display verbal expertise, and present to satisfy client needs for highly visible government agencies. Assist with monitoring and assessing data integrity and accuracy using commonly accepted reliability and validity assurance practices appropriate for quantitative and qualitative data. Assist with a growing market that seeks to use quantitative and qualitative data analyses to assess the return on investment to guide the allocation of health and healthcare funds through the federal budget.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with data mining or statistical modeling, including descriptive statistics, traditional modeling, or interpretation

• 5+ years of experience with data manipulation using statistical software

• 5+ years of experience using either SAS, R, or Python

• Experience with DCIPHER, NSSP, or SciComp

• Ability to be flexible, organized, prioritize and multi-task, and thrive with asking questions

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• HS diploma or GED

 

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with database management or IT

• Experience working with R, including package use, program creation, and data exportation

• Experience analyzing large-scale data sets

• Experience working in team environments where not all members are professionally trained in statistical and quantitative studies

• Experience with program documentation, code commenting, and data visualizations for broad audiences

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

• Ability to pay strict attention to detail

• Possession of excellent data-gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

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