Epidemiologist Data Scientist

Guidehouse; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Discretionary incentive bonus possible

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Epidemiologist Data Scientist to support epidemiologic studies, surveillance programs, advanced analytics, and public health data modernization initiatives. The successful candidate will independently conduct analyses, interpret findings, support stakeholder engagement, and contribute to data products that improve public health outcomes.

Role requires US citizenship or equivalent, and experience with SAS/R/Python/SQL, plus ability to communicate findings across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five or more years in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Data Science, or related field, or MPH/MS with three or more years.
• Experience conducting epidemiologic analyses on large-scale public health or healthcare datasets.
• Ability to interpret and communicate epidemiologic findings to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct epidemiologic analyses using diverse health datasets (surveillance, claims, lab, surveys).
• Develop analysis plans, statistical methods documentation, and technical reports.
• Perform descriptive, longitudinal, trend, and multivariable analyses.
• Translate findings into actionable insights for technical, operational, and executive audiences.
• Design data quality rules, surveillance indicators, and performance measures.
• Develop 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, and dissemination products.
• Provide technical assistance to clients and project teams.
• Mentor junior staff and support quality review of deliverables.

Skills

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Health Data Science

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years

MPH/MS + 3+ years

Tools

SAS

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Job Family

Data Science & Analysis

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking an Epidemiologist Data Scientist to support epidemiologic studies, surveillance programs, advanced analytics, and public health data modernization initiatives. The successful candidate will independently conduct analyses, interpret findings, support stakeholder engagement, and contribute to the development of data products that improve public health outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Conduct epidemiologic analyses using surveillance, clinical, claims, laboratory, survey, and other health datasets.


• Develop analysis plans, statistical methods documentation, analytic specifications, and technical reports.


• Perform descriptive, longitudinal, trend, multivariable, and other epidemiologic analyses.


• Translate complex findings into actionable insights for technical, operational, and executive audiences.


• Design and validate data quality rules, surveillance indicators, and performance measures.


• Develop 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 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

What You Will Need

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST


• Bachelor's degree AND FIVE (5) or more years of experience in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Data Science, or related discipline., OR MPH/MS AND THREE (3) or more years of experience in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Data Science, or related discipline.


• Experience conducting epidemiologic analyses on large-scale public health or healthcare datasets.


• Experience in SAS, R, Python, SQL, or comparable analytical tools.


• Experience interpreting and communicating epidemiologic findings to diverse stakeholders.


• Experience supporting surveillance, research, evaluation, or public health reporting initiatives.

What Would Be 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.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$133,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.