About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Government Administration.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Apply data management and analytic expertise to administrative and public-health data sources (e.g., AR Lab Network, NNDSS-CPO, electronic healthcare data).
• Write, document, and submit code (SAS, R, Python, SQL/Databricks, Spark, Decipher) for quality control, data cleaning, transformation, and standard reporting.
• Develop and run statistical and epidemiologic analyses (frequency analyses, 2x2 analyses, regression models) to support studies and reporting.
• Prepare tables, charts, and figures to support scientific manuscripts, reports, and briefings.
• Develop and maintain data dictionaries, documentation, project databases, SharePoint sites, Teams workspaces, and visualization tools.
• Support data request packages, use agreements, and research approvals for acquisition/renewal of administrative data sources.
• Communicate results and coordinate deliverables with internal teams, principal investigators, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Participate in project development and evaluation activities, including literature reviews and protocol standardization.
• Support CDC response activities and training exercises under direction of the DHQP Team Lead, including occasional EOC desk staffing and short site visits.

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Qualifications

• Minimum: 1–2 years of relevant experience in public health or a quantitative field.
• Proficient with statistical software (SAS, R, Python) and familiarity with SQL/Databricks, Spark, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of data management systems and data cleaning best practices.
• Experience preparing reproducible code, documented workflows, and analytic outputs suitable for publication.
• Familiarity with government procedures and requirements preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Public Trust Clearance is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking and working independently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Teams, and SharePoint.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in public health data analysis, including cleaning, manipulating, and reporting using statistical functions.
• Prior experience working with CDC or similar public-health agencies is highly desired.

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Pay & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 to $90,000 per year.
• Competitive benefits package may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; tax-deferred savings; paid time off; and professional development opportunities.
• Exact offerings and eligibility will be provided by the employer at offer stage.

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Location & Clearance

• Location: Massachusetts (MA), United States.
• This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain CDC Public Trust Clearance.
• May require limited travel (1–2 site visits) and participation in response activities or training exercises.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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