CDC Foundation is hiring a
Data Scientist

Summary

Join the CDC Foundation as a remote Data Scientist, contributing to public health initiatives by leveraging data for strategic decision making. This position is part of the Workforce Acceleration Initiative and involves creating dashboards, collaborating with partners, and staying abreast of emerging trends in data science.

Requirements

• 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 (SQL preferred)
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power Bi preferred)
• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve data analysis and visualization tools for use by organization staff
• Create compelling visualizations and reports to communicate findings to partners and decision-makers
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Document data processes to promote sustainability

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications in data science, machine learning, or public health analytics preferred

Benefits

• Salary Range: $92,700-$134,275 per year, plus benefits
• Work Schedule: Operating hours are 8 am – 4:30 pm Central Time. Flexible work schedule between 7 am – 6 pm Central Time
• Position Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunity
• Position End Date: June 30, 2025