Data Scientist at CDC Foundation

Senior

Python

SQL

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Job Description

Overview
The Senior Data Scientist will play a crucial role in advancing the CDC Foundation's mission by leveraging data to inform strategic decisions and initiatives in a public health organization. This role is aligned to the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI). WAI is a federally funded CDC Foundation program with the goal of helping the nation’s public health agencies by providing them with the technology and data experts they need to accelerate their information system improvements.

Working within Prince George’s County Health Department (PGCHD), the Data and Informatics Specialist will use advanced analytics and statistical techniques to analyze public health data and generate insights that support reporting, program evaluation, and operational decision-making.

This role focuses on working with analytics-ready datasets, contributing to data modeling, and supporting the development and design of analytics solutions using tools such as SQL, Power BI, Excel, and Azure-based analytics platforms (e.g., Azure Synapse Analytics) to identify trends and patterns that inform public health programs, performance monitoring, and strategic priorities.

The Senior Data Scientist will be hired by the CDC Foundation and assigned to the Prince George’s County Health Department (PGCHD). This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates.

Responsibilities

Advanced Analytics & Data Science

Develop and deliver advanced analytics solutions using curated Silver and Gold layer datasets within Azure Synapse Analytics.
Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, and predictive modeling techniques to identify trends, risks, and outcomes in healthcare and public health data.
Design and validate models for forecasting, classification, clustering, and anomaly detection to support population health, program evaluation, and operational decision-making.

Azure Synapse & Medallion Architecture

Collaborate with data engineering teams to define analytical requirements for Bronze, Silver, and Gold data layers.
Utilize Azure Synapse Spark pools and SQL pools to explore, analyze, and prepare data for advanced analytics and modeling.
Ensure analytical outputs are reproducible, scalable, and aligned with enterprise data standards.

BI, Visualization & Decision Support

Design and develop Power BI dashboards, reports, and semantic models that communicate insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable narratives for public health leaders and program teams.
Support ad hoc analysis and self-service analytics use cases across the organization.

AI, ML & Cognitive Analytics (Preferred)

Apply AI and ML techniques using Azure-native or open-source tools (e.g., Azure Machine Learning, Python ML libraries).
Explore cognitive analytics use cases such as natural language processing, risk stratification, pattern recognition, and decision-support augmentation.
Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate feasibility, ethics, and impact of AI-driven solutions in healthcare and public health contexts.

Data Quality, Governance & Ethics

Partner with data engineering and governance teams to ensure data quality, lineage, and trustworthiness of analytical datasets.
Follow data privacy, security, and ethical AI principles, particularly for protected health information (PHI).
Support documentation and transparency of analytical methods, assumptions, and limitations.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

Work closely with epidemiologists, informaticians, analysts, and IT teams to align analytics initiatives with public health priorities.
Present findings, recommendations, and model results to diverse stakeholder groups.
Mentor analysts and junior data scientists on analytical methods, tools, and best practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health, Informatics, or related field (master's degree preferred).
Minimum 5 years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, or applied analytics roles.
Strong proficiency in Python and/or R for statistical analysis and machine learning.
Experience working with SQL and large analytical datasets in cloud or data warehouse environments.
Hands-on experience with Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, and dashboard design.
Solid understanding of statistical methods, predictive modeling, and data validation techniques.
Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and data storytelling skills.
Up to 10% domestic travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with Azure Synapse Analytics, Spark pools, and ADLS Gen2.
Familiarity with Medallion Architecture or Lakehouse-based analytics platforms.
Experience with Azure Machine Learning, cognitive services, or AI-driven analytics solutions.
Background in healthcare, public health, or life sciences analytics.
Knowledge of HIPAA, healthcare data standards, and public-sector data governance requirements.
Experience deploying or operationalizing ML models in production or semi-production environments.
Familiarity with other analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, SAS, R Shiny).

Job Highlights

Location: Remote, must be based in the United States, Up to 10% domestic travel may be required
Salary Range: $92,700-$134,275 per year, plus benefits. Individual salary offers will be based on experience and qualifications unique to each candidate.
Position Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunity
Position End Date: June 30,2027

Special Notes

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by the CDC Foundation in order to best support the public health programming.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

About the CDC Foundation

The CDC Foundation helps CDC save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. The CDC Foundation

manages hundreds of programs each year impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Skills

Python

SQL

Power BI

Azure Synapse Analytics

Statistical Analysis

Machine Learning

Predictive Modeling

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Salary Range

$92.7k - $134.275k

Posted 4 weeks ago

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