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PCI Government Services Public Health Data Analyst in Reston, Virginia

PCI Government Services (PCI-GS) in support of our client at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), is seeking a qualified candidate to work with public health leaders and multidisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for leveraging public health data to produce actionable insights.

Specific job duties include (but not limited to) the following:

Analyze data from internal and external sources to drive the development of scientific manuscripts, data visualizations, and evidence-based policies. Perform data source quality assurance and quality control protocols. Code and develop data models and algorithms to apply to data sets. Coordinate with different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes. Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in a technical discipline or additional FOUR (4) years related experience. Minimum of TWO (2) years of experience in a professional or academic setting. Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on model and product development. Experience using statistical computer languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets. Knowledge of Power Platforms (e.g., Power BI, Power Automate) and other data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, D3) Experience working with data architectures and processing raw datasets. Knowledge of a variety of statistical and mathematical modeling techniques (e.g., regression, SIR models, etc.) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams. A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Software/Tools:

Knowledge and experience in statistical techniques: GLM/Regression, epidemiological models, descriptive statistics Coding knowledge and experience with several languages: Python, R, SAS, SQL Data Visualization experience with several tools: Power BI, Tableau, D3

Preferred:

Experience applying technical skills to public health systems is a plus. Experience with data and code management best practices is a plus: Azure, GitHub, AWS, SQL Server Management Studio, etc.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Employees must possess the ability to work in an office environment. Employees must possess the ability to work in a standard office or conference room setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer.

To visit other company sites, employees must be able to operate a motor vehicle and fly in an aircraft, both of which may require sitting for prolonged periods of time. Employees must possess vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas will be required. This position requires an employee to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance; reach, push, and pull drawers and doors open and closed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

It is the policy of PCI Federal Services LLC that all candidates offered a position will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screening.

PCI Federal Services (PCIFS) and it's subsidiaries is an equal-opportunity employer. PCIFS doesnotdiscriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preferencemay beextended to qualified Native American Indian candidates

in accordance with applicable federal law.

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