Remote Data Scientist

Description:

• 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 position is aligned with the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI), a federally funded program aimed at helping public health agencies improve their information systems.
• The Data Scientist will serve as a key RStudio Cloud (Posit) subject matter expert within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Public Health Administration (PHA).
• Responsibilities include assessing the current technology landscape, providing support and technical assistance, and facilitating understanding of cloud configuration needs.
• The role involves analyzing diverse datasets, applying statistical methods and machine learning algorithms, and developing predictive models to guide public health interventions.
• The Data Scientist will present data-driven insights clearly to facilitate informed decision-making and collaborate with MDHHS PHA and its partners to understand their data needs.
• Continuous optimization of algorithms and staying abreast of emerging trends in data science and analytics are also key responsibilities.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Statistics, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, or a related field is required; a Master’s or PhD is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant or equivalent professional experience is necessary.
• Demonstrated expertise in R and Python programming languages is required.
• Understanding of cloud service provider platforms, cloud computing instance deployment, and data storage and management concepts is essential.
• Experience with API integrations and open-source cloud platform technologies is required.
• Candidates should have experience building RShiny dashboards and deploying R packages in Tidyverse, ggplot, Dplyr, and Shiny.
• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and experience with data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI is necessary.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and outstanding interpersonal skills are essential.
• Professional certifications in data science, machine learning, or public health analytics are preferred.
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams is necessary.

Benefits:

• The position offers a salary range of $92,700-$134,275 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
• This is a grant-funded, limited-term opportunity with an end date of June 30, 2025.
• The role is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S.-based candidates.
• The CDC Foundation provides a collaborative work environment focused on public health initiatives.
• Employees will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that contribute to the health and safety of communities.