Epidemiologist Data Scientist

Guidehouse; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Transit and Parking Benefits

Employee Referral Program

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a data scientist to lead quantitative analyses of federal health data, including CMS and clinical datasets, to derive actionable health insights for public policy.

You will develop ML models, build scalable data pipelines in R, Python, and SQL, and collaborate with epidemiologists to inform CDC strategies. Strong emphasis on reproducibility and clear reporting.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a Federal or DHS Public Trust.
• Master's degree in Data Science, Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or STEM field.
• 2+ years in health data science and epidemiology with real-world data (RWD).
• Experience with R, Python, and SQL on large data sets.
• Experience with SAS and epidemiological analyses; SAS-to-R conversions welcomed.
• Geospatial analysis experience with QGIS/ArcGIS.
• Experience in statistical modeling, ML, and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Lead quantitative analyses and modeling of CMS, claims, and clinical health data for federal health insights.
• Estimate population-level disease prevalence using real-world data.
• Design and refine ML and statistical models for surveillance and research.
• Build and maintain data pipelines and dashboards using R, Python, SQL.
• Utilize DataBricks and Snowflake for scalable analytics.
• Collaborate with epidemiologists and clinicians to interpret findings for CDC policy.
• Prepare scientific reports and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure data quality, documentation, and reproducibility across workflows.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members.

Skills

R

Python

SQL

SAS

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Geospatial analysis

ML / statistical modeling

Data visualization

Education

Master's degree in Data Science

Tools

DataBricks

Snowflake

Palantir Foundry

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Family

Data Science & Analysis

Travel Required

Up to 10%

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

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS \"PUBLIC TRUST.


• Masters degree in Data Science, Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or STEM related field.


• TWO (2) or more years 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.


• Experience in R, Python (including libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn), and SQL, including large data set manipulation.


• Experience in biostatistics and using statistical platforms – specifically SAS; ideal experience in SAS to R conversions – and conducting epidemiological analyses


• Experience in geospatial analyses using QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.


• Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience with generative AI, NLP, or advanced analytics in healthcare settings.


• 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


• 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.

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, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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