Job Family:
Data Science & Analysis
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is seeking an Epidemiologist Data Scientist to support epidemiologic studies, surveillance programs, advanced analytics, and public health data modernization initiatives. The successful candidate will independently conduct analyses, interpret findings, support stakeholder engagement, and contribute to the development of data products that improve public health outcomes.
What You Will Do
Conduct epidemiologic analyses using surveillance, clinical, claims, laboratory, survey, and other health datasets.
Develop analysis plans, statistical methods documentation, analytic specifications, and technical reports.
Perform descriptive, longitudinal, trend, multivariable, and other epidemiologic analyses.
Translate complex findings into actionable insights for technical, operational, and executive audiences.
Design and validate data quality rules, surveillance indicators, and performance measures.
Develop dashboards, visualizations, and recurring data products using modern analytics tools.
Support modernization and automation of analytic workflows and reporting processes.
Contribute to scientific manuscripts, abstracts, reports, presentations, and dissemination products.
Provide technical assistance and guidance to clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
Mentor junior staff and support quality review of epidemiologic deliverables.
Role is contingent upon contract award
What You Will Need:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST
Bachelor's degree AND FIVE (5) or more years of experience in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Data Science, or related discipline., OR MPH/MS AND THREE (3) or more years of experience in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Data Science, or related discipline.
Experience conducting epidemiologic analyses on large-scale public health or healthcare datasets.
Experience in SAS, R, Python, SQL, or comparable analytical tools.
Experience interpreting and communicating epidemiologic findings to diverse stakeholders.
Experience supporting surveillance, research, evaluation, or public health reporting initiatives.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Experience supporting federal health agencies or large public health organizations.
Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Experience with HIV surveillance processes and data
Experience working with state public health agencies
Experience with survey data, weighting methodologies, causal inference, or advanced statistical methods.
Experience using Databricks, Snowflake, Palantir Foundry, Azure, or similar cloud platforms.
Experience with machine learning, predictive modeling, or AI-enabled analytics.
Experience leading analytic workstreams or supervising junior analysts.
Publication history in peer-reviewed journals.
Experience supporting data modernization, interoperability, or health information exchange initiatives.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Skills Required
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DHS Public Trust
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years experience OR MPH/MS and 3+ years experience in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Data Science, or related discipline
- Experience conducting epidemiologic analyses on large-scale public health or healthcare datasets
- Experience using SAS, R, Python, SQL, or comparable analytical tools
- Experience interpreting and communicating epidemiologic findings to diverse stakeholders
- Experience supporting surveillance, research, evaluation, or public health reporting initiatives
Guidehouse Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Guidehouse and has not been reviewed or approved by Guidehouse.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests the benefits package includes broad medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage, which is often seen as a strong foundational offering. Access to HSA/FSA options further supports day-to-day healthcare and dependent-care needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests parental leave and adoption assistance are available, alongside an emergency back-up childcare program. These offerings indicate meaningful support for employees managing family responsibilities.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests flexible work options and counseling/EAP-style support are part of the broader rewards mix. Additional lifestyle-oriented perks like community events and referral programs are also described as available in some contexts.
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What We Do
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.
