Senior Biostatistician
About The Position
The CDC Foundation is seeking a dedicated and skilled Public Health Biostatistician with advanced Power BI dashboard development experience to support the Nevada Health Authority, Office of Analytics (NVHA/OOA). This role is ideal for someone who excels at transforming complex public health data into interactive, user-friendly dashboards that inform decision-making and drive public health action. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building and maintaining Power BI dashboards that visualize trends, outcomes and performance metrics across variety of public health programs. In addition to dashboard development, the role includes statistical analysis, data interpretation and report writing to support public health initiatives across Nevada.
Requirements
- Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Math, Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Science or a related field.
- Minimum 2-4 years of experience in biostatistics or data analysis, preferably in a public health or state agency setting.
- Demonstrated proficiency using dashboarding tools including proficiency in Power BI, including DAX, Power Query, data modeling and dashboard design.
- Experience with statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, STATA, SPSS)
- Strong understanding of biostatistical methods, epidemiology, and public health principles.
- Ability to analyze large datasets and present findings through compelling visualizations and written reports.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to evolving public health needs.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with SQL, data warehousing or other data management tools is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards using Microsoft Power BI that clearly communicate public health data to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with epidemiologists, analysts, and program staff to understand data needs and translate them into effective visual solutions.
- Conduct statistical analyses and data preparation to support dashboard content and ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Ensure dashboards are optimized for performance, accessibility, and usability across devices and user types.
- Write clear, concise documentation and reports that explain dashboard logic, data sources, and key findings.
- Provide training and technical support to staff on using and interpreting dashboards.
- Assist in evaluating public health programs by visualizing outcomes and trends through dashboards and reports.
- Take on special projects as assigned, contributing both statistical and visualization expertise to emerging public health priorities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
