Job Description
Join our mission-critical team at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Saint Paul, MN, as a Federal Data Analyst. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex datasets into actionable intelligence that drives public health policy and program effectiveness. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on national healthcare initiatives while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret large-scale federal healthcare datasets using SQL, Python, and statistical tools
- Develop interactive dashboards and data visualizations for executive decision-making
- Ensure compliance with federal data security protocols (FISMA, HIPAA)
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams to support evidence-based policy development
- Document data methodologies and maintain rigorous quality assurance standards
- Present findings to senior leadership through concise executive summaries
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, or related field
- 3+ years of professional data analysis experience with federal datasets
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas/NumPy), and data visualization tools
- Familiarity with federal reporting requirements (OMB, HHS guidelines)
- Strong understanding of healthcare data systems (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.)
- Security clearance eligibility or active clearance preferred