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VDH Data Scientist REMOTE
local candidates STRONGLY preferred.
*local candidates strongly preferred.
Assist with complex data cleaning integration and analysis of public health data. The Data Scientist will collaborate with stakeholders subject matter experts and data stewards to ensure data projects are accurate and fulfill business needs for various data projects including COVID19.
Some responsibilities are but not limited to
Leverages appropriate analytic and visualization tools (SQL R Python Tableau others) to develop complex data cleaning integration and analysis projects. Applies appropriate coding and statistical methodology to fulfill stakeholder requirements.
Coordinates with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to define requirements organize and lead meetings present findings solicit feedback and establish enhancement cycles.
Communicates data project results for a variety of audiences. Builds visualizations collaborates on report writing presents to internal and external stakeholders and pursues publication as applicable. Audiences may include specific VDH programs VDH leadership other government agencies the general public healthcare providers community action groups and/or academic journals.
Builds relationships and collaborates with diverse internal and external stakeholders including subjectmatter experts data stewards and others as applicable.
Contributes to team documentation. Ensures that scripts are commented out and routine processes are described stepwise. Includes data cleaning steps sources filters assumptions and purposes in documentation.
Proactively identifies process database and analysis improvements. Identifies communicates and implements innovative strategies without overstepping programmatic ownership.
Conducts other duties as requested/assigned
Required Qualifications (Skills Experience Education Certifications)
Bachelors Degree with coursework in biostatistics or equivalent combination of experience and education
Strong data analysis skills in SQL Tableau R REDCap and Microsoft Excel
Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays
Experience working collaboratively with diverse groups and projects with defined timelines and deadlines simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications (Skills Experience Education Certifications)
Masters Degree with coursework in biostatistics or equivalent
Proficiency with SQL R Tableau Desktop Tableau Prep and REDCap
Familiarity with health/public health data
Full Time