Epidemiologist Data Scientist

Guidehouse Digital, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Guidehouse Digital, LLC is seeking an Epidemiologist Data Scientist to support epidemiologic studies, surveillance programs, and public health data modernization initiatives. The role involves advanced analytics, dashboards, and reporting for diverse stakeholders.

The candidate will mentor junior staff, contribute to manuscripts, and provide technical guidance in a fast-paced consulting environment. Location is onsite in Atlanta, GA with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR MPH/MS with 3+ years of epidemiology/public health data science experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Data Science, or related field.
• Experience with epidemiologic analyses on large-scale health datasets.
• Proficiency with SAS, R, Python, SQL or similar tools, and ability to communicate findings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct epidemiologic analyses using diverse health datasets.
• Develop analysis plans, document methods, and write analytic reports.
• Run descriptive, longitudinal, trend, and multivariable analyses.
• Create dashboards, visualizations, and recurring data products.

Skills

Epidemiology

Public Health

Biostatistics

Health Data Science

SAS

R

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MPH/MS

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Palantir Foundry

Azure

Job description

Epidemiologist Data Scientist role supporting epidemiologic studies, surveillance programs, advanced analytics, and public health data modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct epidemiologic analyses using surveillance, clinical, claims, laboratory, survey, and other health datasets.
• Develop analysis plans, document statistical methods, produce analytic specifications, and write technical reports.
• Run descriptive, longitudinal, trend, multivariable, and other epidemiologic analyses.
• Convert complex results into actionable insights for technical, operational, and executive audiences.
• Design and validate data quality rules, surveillance indicators, and performance measures.
• Create dashboards, visualizations, and recurring data products using modern analytics tools.
• Support modernization and automation of analytic workflows and reporting processes.
• Contribute to scientific manuscripts, abstracts, reports, presentations, and other dissemination products.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Mentor junior staff and support quality review of epidemiologic deliverables.
• Role is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DHS Public Trust.
• Bachelor’s degree AND 5+ years of experience in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Data Science, or a related discipline.
• OR MPH/MS AND 3+ years of experience in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience conducting epidemiologic analyses on large-scale public health or healthcare datasets.
• Experience with SAS, R, Python, SQL, or comparable analytical tools.
• Ability to interpret and communicate epidemiologic findings to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience supporting surveillance, research, evaluation, or public health reporting initiatives.

Technologies

• SAS
• R
• Python
• SQL
• Databricks
• Snowflake
• Palantir Foundry
• Azure

Location and Work Details

• Atlanta, GA (onsite)
• Travel: up to 10%
• Clearance: Ability to Obtain Public Trust
• Salary: USD 80,000 - 133,000 per year

Benefits

• 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

Job Family

• Data Science & Analysis

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting federal health agencies or large public health organizations.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Experience with HIV surveillance processes and data.
• Experience working with state public health agencies.
• Experience with survey data, weighting methodologies, causal inference, or advanced statistical methods.
• Experience using Databricks, Snowflake, Palantir Foundry, Azure, or similar cloud platforms.
• Experience with machine learning, predictive modeling, or AI-enabled analytics.
• Experience leading analytic workstreams or supervising junior analysts.
• Publication history in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience supporting data modernization, interoperability, or health information exchange initiatives.