Data Scientist

CDC Foundation; Remote; USD 92,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization is seeking a Data Scientist who will leverage data to support strategic decisions within the CDC Foundation. This role includes responsibilities such as developing data analysis tools and predictive models, and the opportunity to work fully remote for U.S. candidates. Applicants should have a strong background in data science, with proficiency in Python and R, and 5+ years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary range between $92,700 and $134,275 annually, based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional certifications in data science preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve data analysis tools.
• Analyze datasets related to public health issues.
• Create visualizations and reports to communicate findings.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in R

Data manipulation with SQL

Experience with data visualization tools

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

TensorFlow

Scikit-learn

Job description

Overview

The Data Scientist will play a crucial role in advancing the CDC Foundation's mission by leveraging data to inform strategic decisions and initiatives in a public health organization. This role is aligned to the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI). WAI is a federally funded CDC Foundation program with the goal of helping the nation’s public health agencies by providing them with the technology and data experts they need to accelerate their information system improvements.

Working within Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council - Tribal Epidemiology Center, the Data and Informatics Specialist will utilize advanced analytics, statistical techniques, and machine learning algorithms to derive insights that support public health efforts. The Data Scientist will be hired by the CDC Foundation and assigned to the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council - Tribal Epidemiology Center. This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve data analysis and visualization tools for use by organization staff, to provide timely, relevant information that informs decisions affecting the public’s health.
• Analyze diverse datasets related to public health issues to identify trends, patterns, and correlations.
• Apply statistical methods and machine learning algorithms to extract actionable insights.
• Develop predictive models to anticipate disease patterns, assess risk factors, and guide intervention strategies.
• Continuously optimize algorithms for enhanced accuracy and performance.
• Create compelling visualizations and reports to communicate findings to partners and decision-makers.
• Present data-driven insights in a clear and understandable manner to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with the public health organization and its partners to understand their data needs and objectives.
• Provide data-driven support and guidance to inform public health policies and initiatives.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies in data science and analytics.
• Explore innovative approaches to address complex public health challenges and improve data analysis capabilities.
• Up to 10% domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field. Master’s or PhD in related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Pandas, NumPy).
• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, Scikit-learn).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and derive meaningful insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical partners effectively.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and priorities.
• Professional certifications in data science, machine learning, or public health analytics preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; collegial, energetic, and able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, partners, and partners.

Job Highlights

• Location: Remote, must be based in the United States. Up to 10% domestic travel may be required.
• Salary Range: $92,700-$134,275 per year, plus benefits. Individual salary offers will be based on experience and qualifications unique to each candidate.
• Position Type: Grant funded, limited‑term opportunity.
• Position End Date: June 30, 2027.

Special Notes

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by the CDC Foundation in order to best support the public health programming.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke‑free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R.

• 60‑300.5(a)(12) and 60‑741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

About The CDC Foundation

The CDC Foundation helps CDC save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private‑sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. The CDC Foundation manages hundreds of programs each year impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID‑19 and Ebola. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.