Job Description
Join our prestigious federal agency in Sacramento as a Direct Hire Data Analyst! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex healthcare data into actionable insights that drive national policy decisions. This is your opportunity to work with cutting-edge datasets while supporting critical public health initiatives. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible work arrangements, and career advancement opportunities in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret large-scale federal healthcare datasets to identify trends and anomalies
- Develop interactive dashboards using Tableau/Power BI for executive stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, FISMA, and federal data governance standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support regulatory reporting requirements
- Present findings to senior leadership through concise executive summaries
- Implement data quality protocols to maintain dataset integrity
- Support ad-hoc analysis for emergency response initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years experience with federal healthcare datasets (Medicare/Medicaid data a plus)
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas), and R for statistical analysis
- Expertise in data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
- Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, HIPAA)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical/non-technical audiences
- Active security clearance eligibility or ability to obtain one