Public Health Data Analyst

Type of Requisition:
Incumbent

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Data Science and Data Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Data Analytics, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Structured Query Language (SQL)
Certifications:
None
Experience:
4 + years of related experience
ship Required:
No

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Public Health Data Analyst supporting the CDC Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology's Inform and Disseminate Division. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Public Health Data Analyst our work depends on providing data management support to understand the needs of health scientists and ensure data is ready for analysis. There may be opportunities to support MMWR and other publications as you progress through this position.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Produce data extracts and cleaning scripts
• Perform data quality on data pipelines.
• Perform data wrangling and develop data ingest and data prep automation tools
• Develop and document Python, R, or SQL programs, views, and databases
• Focus is on packaging, handling and handle all data pipeline procedures in preparation for preparation of data visualization and dashboard outputs
• Maintain requisite knowledge (coding) for managing and analyzing large data sets using Python, SQL, or R coding language.
• Experience with data management using Palantir Foundry.
• Verify results and validate with other known information sources
• Develop data management and analysis materials and summarize and visualize results (for example, develop graphs for dashboards showing data metrics) using tools such as PowerBI or other reporting tools.
• Track technical assistance being provided to ensure request/queries are answered promptly and consistently
• Support the creation of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for data preparation, automation and our style guidelines for data visualizations and dashboards.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science or related field
• Required Experience: 4 or more years of relevant experience, with emphasis on coding for managing and analyzing large data sets using Python, SQL, or R coding language; 3 years of specific data analysis tools: Python, R, SQL
• Required Technical Skills: Public health and/or CDC experience required along with Palantir/DCIPHER experience; Experience with electronic health records (EHR); Experience with packaging, handling and handle all data pipeline procedures in preparation for preparation of data visualization and dashboard outputs; Experience with Big Data analysis programming techniques and technologies in a public health environment; Experience with data management using Palantir Foundry; Experience developing data management and analysis materials and summarize and visualize results (for example, develop graphs for dashboards showing data metrics) using tools such as PowerBI or other reporting tools; Experience in the use of MS Teams and Microsoft Office software (i.e., Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook)
• Security Clearance: Ability to pass a basic CDC Security Investigation and obtain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) clearance
• Required Skills and Abilities: Self starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to include phone, email and business etiquette; Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; Experience in facilitating quick turn-around for complex documents; Experience supporting multiple simultaneous projects and prioritizing assignments and tasks accordingly, remaining flexible to changing priorities and new initiatives; Excellent analytical, data gathering, and problem-solving skills, using proactive approaches and strong decision-making capabilities; Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions; Analyze organizational goals and objectives, operating environment and business processes to determine most efficient methods of accomplishing work
• Preferred Skills: Master's degree in Public Health
• Location: 100% remote working

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $73,100 - $98,900. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Remote

Work Location:
Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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