Remote Data Scientist

Summary

Join the CDC Foundation as a Data Scientist to advance public health efforts through data-driven insights and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Proficiency in statistical software (such as SAS, R, SQL)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS)
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Pandas, NumPy)
• 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
• Analyze diverse datasets related to public health issues to identify trends, patterns, and correlations
• Apply statistical methods 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
• Implement and maintain robust data security measures to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards

Benefits

Salary Range: $92,700-$134,275 per year, plus benefits