Data Scientist
Wisconsin
The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (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. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs 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. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.
Job Highlights· Location: Remote, must be based in the United States· Work Schedule: Operating hours are 8 am – 4:30 pm Central Time. Flexible work schedule between 7 am – 6 pm Central Time.· 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, 2025
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.
The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment. Relocation expenses are not included. Apply
Job Highlights· Location: Remote, must be based in the United States· Work Schedule: Operating hours are 8 am – 4:30 pm Central Time. Flexible work schedule between 7 am – 6 pm Central Time.· 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, 2025
Overview
- The 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 the Eau Claire City-County Health Department, the Data and Informatics Specialist will utilize advanced analytics, statistical techniques, and machine learning algorithms to build and publish public facing dashboards on a variety of public health topics. These public facing dashboards will be used to better engage the community and expand relationships through collaborative efforts and understanding of data to improve the health of Eau Claire County and the City of Eau Claire. This team is marked by its positivity, collaboration, and appreciation for flexibility at work. Strong applicants will be excited about the department’s ethos and making a difference in Eau Claire – one of the fastest growing communities in Wisconsin. The Data Scientist will be hired by the CDC Foundation and assigned to the Eau Claire City-County Health Department. This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and improve data analysis and visualization tools for use by organization staff, to provide timely, relevant information that informs decisions affecting the public’s health.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field. Master’s or PhD in related field preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to create dynamic dashboards conveying information for internal and external audiences.
- 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.
- Professional certifications in data science, machine learning, or public health analytics preferred.
- Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; collegial; energetic; and able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, partners, and partners.
- Ability to receive and incorporate feedback.
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams.
- Flexibility to address and respond to layered administrative structure.
- Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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.
The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment. Relocation expenses are not included. Apply
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Fully remote Must be based in the United States
Benefits/PerksFlexible Work Schedule Fully remote Grant funded opportunity Health protection mission Remote work Remote work arrangement
Tasks- Analyze public health datasets
- Apply statistical methods
- Collaborate with public health partners
- Create visualizations and reports
- Develop data analysis tools
Advanced Analytics Analytics C Collaboration Communication Data analysis Data Visualization Epidemiology Informatics Machine Learning Machine Learning Algorithms Power BI Problem-solving Public health Python R Security SQL Statistical methods Statistical techniques
EducationData Science Epidemiology Public health Related Field Statistics
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