Job Description
Join our mission-critical team at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as a Federal Data Analyst in Chicago. You'll transform complex healthcare datasets into actionable intelligence that shapes national policy and improves public health outcomes. This premier opportunity offers competitive benefits, professional development, and the chance to serve your community while advancing your career in data science.
Why Join Us?
- Direct impact on federal healthcare initiatives
- Collaborative environment with top-tier data professionals
- Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret large-scale federal healthcare datasets using SQL, Python, and R
- Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations for executive stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with federal data security protocols (HIPAA, FISMA)
- Present findings to cross-functional teams and senior leadership
- Design automated reporting systems for continuous monitoring
- Collaborate with policy teams to support evidence-based decision-making
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Public Health, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in data analysis with federal datasets
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and data visualization tools
- Familiarity with healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR) preferred
- Strong understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning
- Active federal security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Excellent communication skills for technical/non-technical audiences