Scientific Data Analyst II

Chenega Corporation•Atlanta, KS

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Chenega Enterprise Systems & Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services company, is seeking a Scientific Data Analyst II to support the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by overseeing data management, reporting, governance, quality assurance, and information management activities. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of data management strategies, reporting frameworks, data governance processes, and data quality initiatives that support program monitoring, evaluation, and organizational decision-making. Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employees' knowledge, critical thinking, and innovative solutions for our clients.

Requirements

Master's degree in Public Health, Health Informatics, Data Management, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting data management, reporting, data governance, program evaluation, health informatics, or related activities.
Demonstrated experience managing large datasets, databases, reporting systems, and data management processes.
Experience developing data management plans, data governance procedures, metadata standards, and quality assurance processes.
Experience using SQL and data management platforms to support data integration, validation, and reporting activities.
Experience utilizing reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI, 1CDP, Tableau, or similar systems.
Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, information governance, and data quality principles.
Advanced knowledge of data management, data governance, metadata management, and information lifecycle practices.
Strong understanding of database design, relational data structures, and enterprise reporting environments.
Experience managing data quality programs, validation procedures, and data stewardship initiatives.
Proficiency with SQL, Power BI, R, Python, SAS, and related data management and reporting technologies.
Experience establishing reporting standards, governance processes, and documentation practices.
Ability to manage multiple data initiatives and priorities simultaneously.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to translate business requirements into effective data management and reporting solutions.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting CDC, HHS, or other federal public health agencies.
Experience working with public health surveillance systems, including infectious disease and chronic disease surveillance programs.
Experience evaluating and utilizing healthcare data sources, including electronic health records, healthcare claims, commercial or federal healthcare datasets (e.g., HealthVerity, Premier, Truveta, IQVIA, PCORnet, MarketScan, CMS, HRSA, and VA).
Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards and common data models, including HL7, FHIR, and OMOP.
Experience leading data management teams or large-scale data initiatives.
Experience developing enterprise reporting frameworks and data governance programs.
Experience managing CDC One Data Platform (1CDP) reporting and data management activities.
Experience supporting program monitoring and evaluation initiatives.
Experience implementing metadata standards and data stewardship frameworks.
Project management experience supporting complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day operation of CDC data management systems and platforms, including the CDC One Data Platform (1CDP), to facilitate data collection, reporting, and program management activities.
Monitor data pipelines, system performance, data flows, and platform functionality to identify issues and support operational efficiency and reliability.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and assist in resolving system issues, user access concerns, data anomalies, and operational challenges impacting data management processes.
Participate in system maintenance activities, enhancements, testing efforts, upgrades, and issue-tracking processes to support platform performance and business requirements.
Support backend system activities and assist in maintaining compliance with established business rules, system requirements, and operational procedures.
Perform routine system monitoring and validation activities to help ensure data processing accuracy, system reliability, and adherence to established standards.
Conduct quality assurance and validation reviews to verify the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of system outputs, reports, and data products.
Provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders, including funding recipients, by supporting system onboarding activities, troubleshooting technical issues, and addressing reporting and data-related questions.
Collaborate with program staff, information technology teams, enterprise platform teams, and external partners to support system operations and reporting requirements.
Assist with the implementation and maintenance of approved data governance standards, metadata requirements, business rules, and data management procedures within 1CDP and related systems.
Develop and maintain user guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and technical documentation to support consistent system usage and operational processes.
Support internal and external reporting activities by generating, validating, and delivering accurate and timely data products and reports.
Develop, maintain, and update automated reporting processes, data workflows, and associated scripts using approved analytical and reporting tools.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies and provide recommendations to improve data management and reporting activities.
Perform routine and ad hoc analyses, reporting activities, data validations, and system support tasks in response to project and stakeholder needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.