Biostatistician - Data Analytics & ML Insights (Junior)

MAXIMUS; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus, based in Saint Louis, MO, seeks a data analytics professional to develop advanced methods for analyzing operational data and delivering actionable insights. You will serve as a data analytics lead across multiple projects, guiding partners on product performance and solution maturation.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience, strong SQL/Databricks skills, and hands-on Python or R, with Power BI for dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access).
• Working knowledge of SQL Server/SQL/T-SQL, including querying, joins, indexing basics, and relational schemas.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and Apache Spark, preferably PySpark.
• Foundational programming skills in Python or R for analysis and ML workflows.
• Experience building Power BI reports and data models.
• Familiarity with Power Apps and Power Automate for workflow integration.
• Understanding of ETL/ELT, data modeling basics, data quality checks, and version control.
• Ability to translate mission needs into data requirements and analytical outputs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy advanced methods to analyze operational data and derive insights for stakeholders.
• Serve as point of contact for data analytics across multiple projects and guide operational partners on product performance.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and provide analyses around operations and project data.
• Design and implement ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL Server and Databricks with Spark/PySpark.
• Create dashboards and analytical products using Power BI and semantic models.
• Prepare data from multiple sources to enable reporting and decision support.
• Document data sources, transformations, and analytical methodologies for transparency.

Skills

SQL/T-SQL

Python

Databricks

Power BI

Spark

Data Visualization

Communication

R

Machine Learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databricks

SQL Server

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

Job description

Maximus, based in Saint Louis, MO, seeks a data analytics professional to develop advanced methods for analyzing operational data and delivering actionable insights. You will serve as a data analytics lead across multiple projects, guiding partners on product performance and solution maturation.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience, strong SQL/Databricks skills, and hands-on Python or R, with Power BI for dashboards.