[Remote] Public Health Data Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CyberData Technologies, Inc. is an established technology solution provider based in Reston, Virginia, seeking to expand its team. The Public Health Data Analyst will support the CDC by providing advanced data management, statistical analysis, and epidemiologic support for public health initiatives, focusing on breastfeeding, child nutrition, and obesity prevention.ResponsibilitiesDevelop comprehensive statistical analysis plans that support epidemiologic research and surveillance activitiesIdentify research questions and hypotheses aligned with programmatic and policy objectivesDetermine appropriate inclusion and exclusion criteria for analysesEvaluate datasets and identify variables necessary to address research objectivesSelect appropriate statistical methodologies and software tools to support analysesDevelop table shells, data specifications, and documentation supporting analytical activitiesDocument all data preparation, transformation, and analytical processes to ensure reproducibility and transparencyCollect, review, code, validate, manipulate, and maintain large public health datasetsCreate and maintain data dictionaries and metadata documentationDevelop and manage working datasets and analysis filesPerform data cleaning, quality assurance, validation, and integrity checksManage data related to breastfeeding, child nutrition, obesity, and other DNPAO program areasMaintain and analyze data from national surveillance systems and public-use datasetsAccess and utilize data files, questionnaires, and documentation from CDC and National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) data collection systemsConduct univariable, bivariable, and multivariable statistical analyses using complex survey data methodologiesAnalyze large national datasets and interpret findings for technical and non-technical audiencesProduce recurring surveillance reports, statistical summaries, dashboards, and data visualizationsSupport annual Healthy People 2030 reporting activities related to maternal and child health indicatorsDevelop quarterly updates for DNPAO Data, Trends, and Maps reporting systemsRespond to federal partner requests, state-level inquiries, and ad hoc data requestsConduct analyses using longitudinal and cross-sectional datasets to support public health decision-makingPrepare technical reports, manuscripts, presentations, and summary documents communicating analytical findingsCollaborate with CDC scientists, epidemiologists, program staff, and external stakeholders to support surveillance and evaluation activitiesSupport analyses involving national public health surveillance systems and large-scale survey datasetsProvide technical expertise related to breastfeeding surveillance, nutrition monitoring, obesity prevention, physical activity, and maternal and child health indicatorsAssist in developing evidence-based recommendations that support public health programs and policy initiativesEnsure analytical methods adhere to CDC standards and best practices for complex survey analysisSkillsMust be able to Obtain and Maintain a CDC Public Trust ClearanceMaster's degree or higher in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Statistics, Data Science, Health Sciences, or a related quantitative fieldMinimum of eight (8) years of professional experience supporting epidemiologic research, public health surveillance, statistical analysis, or related analytical activitiesAdvanced expertise using statistical software including SAS, SPSS, R, SUDAAN, Epi Info, or similar analytical toolsExtensive experience managing and analyzing large, complex survey datasets that utilize weighting, clustering, and stratification methodologiesStrong knowledge of epidemiologic methods, surveillance systems, and quantitative public health researchDemonstrated experience developing statistical analysis plans and managing large datasets from acquisition through reportingExperience conducting multivariable statistical analyses and interpreting findings for public health applicationsAbility to independently manage multiple analytical projects and respond to ad hoc data requestsStrong written and verbal communication skills, including technical report development and presentation of findingsExperience developing reproducible analytical workflows and maintaining detailed documentationExperience supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or other federal public health agenciesExperience analyzing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) dataExperience working with the National Immunization Survey (NIS), Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), Early Childhood Longitudinal Study (ECLS), National Vital Statistics System (NVSS), Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), or similar national surveillance systemsKnowledge of breastfeeding surveillance, maternal and child health, nutrition, obesity prevention, and chronic disease epidemiologyExperience supporting Healthy People objectives, public health surveillance reporting, and policy-related analysesFamiliarity with CDC data management standards and public-use datasetsExperience developing data visualizations, dashboards, and automated reporting processesBenefitsCompetitive salariesBonusesGenerous benefit packagesPaid time off to balance work and personal commitmentsCompany OverviewCyberData modernizes and secures the regulated mission systems that the federal government and public depend on. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.cyberdatainc.com/.