Data Scientist I- Public Health at Cherokee Federal in Atlanta, GA

Bioinformatics Support I – Data Science & Informatics

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.  You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

*** An active NACI clearance or the ability to obtain a NACI clearance is required for consideration. ***

The Bioinformatics Support I – Data Science & Informatics role provides analytical and technical support for public health surveillance, data engineering, and advanced analytics initiatives within CDC’s Division of Global Migration Health (DGMH).
This role focuses on building and maintaining data pipelines, performing large-scale data analysis, and supporting the development of statistical models and dashboards that inform operational decision-making. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with complex datasets, developing reproducible workflows, and translating data into actionable insights in a fast-paced public health environment.

Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary Range for Bioinformatics Support I – Data Science & Informatics:  $90,000- $105,000
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.  Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Bioinformatics Support I – Data Science & Informatics Responsibilities Include:  
•    Design, build, and maintain data pipelines to ingest, transform, and validate large datasets supporting public health surveillance efforts 
•    Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights that inform program operations and decision-making 
•    Develop and support statistical analyses, basic modeling, and data-driven reporting to support monitoring and forecasting activities 
•    Clean, standardize, and validate data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability across systems and reporting outputs 
•    Create dashboards, visualizations, and reports to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders 
•    Document data processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures to support reproducibility and data governance 
•    Integrate data from multiple internal systems and external partners, ensuring alignment with program needs 
•    Automate routine data processing and reporting tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort 
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including epidemiologists, bioinformaticians, and program staff to support analytics and data initiatives 
•    Participate in meetings, briefings, and stakeholder engagements to support program coordination and data interpretation

Bioinformatics Support I – Data Science & Informatics Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:  
•    Master’s degree in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Computer Science, Epidemiology, or related quantitative field 
•    Strong experience working with large datasets and complex data structures 
Proficiency in: 

• Python (preferred), R, or similar programming languages 
• SQL and database querying 
•     Data processing frameworks (e.g., PySpark) 

•    Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and reproducible workflows 
•    Knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning, or advanced analytics techniques 
•    Strong problem-solving and analytical skills 
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills 
•    Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
•    Must pass the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Experience with public health surveillance systems or datasets 
•    Experience with platforms such as Palantir Foundry or CDC 1CDP 
•    Experience developing dashboards or data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar) 
•    Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance in federal environments 
•    Experience integrating data from multiple sources and partners 
•    Exposure to time-series analysis, forecasting, or anomaly detection

Company Information:
Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNIH, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military-friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar Searchable Job Titles:
•    Data Scientist (Public Health) 
•    Data Engineer 
•    Bioinformatics Analyst I 
•    Public Health Data Analyst 
•    Analytics Engineer

Keywords:
•    Data Science
•    Data Engineering
•    Python
•    SQL
•    Machine Learning

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