Job Description
Join our elite team at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as a Federal Data Analyst in Boston, MA. You'll directly impact public health policy by transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. This full-time, direct-hire role offers competitive federal benefits and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge analytics tools while ensuring compliance with strict federal regulations. Enjoy a collaborative environment where your expertise drives real-world change in healthcare data management.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret large-scale federal healthcare datasets to identify trends and inform policy decisions
- Develop automated reporting dashboards using SQL, Python, and Tableau for executive stakeholders
- Ensure all data processes adhere to federal privacy laws (HIPAA, FISMA) and security protocols
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams to standardize data collection methodologies
- Present findings to senior leadership through compelling visualizations and written briefs
- Maintain data integrity through rigorous quality control and validation procedures
- Lead special projects on emerging data sources (e.g., wearables, EHRs) for predictive modeling
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Public Health, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of professional data analysis experience with federal datasets or regulated industries
- Expert proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and data visualization tools
- Strong understanding of federal data governance frameworks (HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11)
- Certification in data analytics (e.g., Google Data Analytics, SAS) or federal compliance
- Proven ability to translate complex findings for non-technical decision-makers
- Active security clearance eligibility or willingness to undergo federal background check
- Experience with healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR) or public health datasets