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Guidehouse

Senior Public Health Informaticist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$80K - $133K/yr

Data Science & Analysis Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do: Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Public Health Informaticist to support public ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Health Data Scientist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

Experience with data science and data analytics, including structured, unstructured, or relational * Experience with data quality testing * Knowledge of public health, healthcare, or health data

Guidehouse

Public Health Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$70K - $116K/yr

Data Science & Analysis Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public ... Experience supporting healthcare, public sector, or federal clients. * Interest in data ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Health Data Scientist

Washington, DC · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

Experience with data science and data analytics, including structured, unstructured, or relational * Experience with data quality testing * Knowledge of public health, healthcare, or health data

Guidehouse

Public Health Data Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$70K - $116K/yr

Data Science & Analysis Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public ... Experience supporting healthcare, public sector, or federal clients. * Interest in data ...

Guidehouse

Public Health Data Engineer

$70K - $116K/yr

Data Science & Analysis Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public ... Experience supporting healthcare, public sector, or federal clients. * Interest in data ...

Guidehouse

Public Health Informatics Lead

Houston, TX · On-site

Data Science & Analysis Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do: Guidehouse is seeking a Public Health Informatics Lead to provide strategic and ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for public health data science in the United States is $40.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.80 and $51.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Public Health Data Science job involves using data analysis, statistical modeling, and programming to study health trends, identify risk factors, and inform public health policies. Professionals in this field work with large datasets from sources like hospitals, public health agencies, and research studies to monitor diseases, improve healthcare interventions, and guide decision-making. They often use tools like Python, R, and SQL for data processing and visualization. Their work supports disease surveillance, health equity analysis, and policy evaluation to improve population health outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in public health data science?

To thrive as a Public Health Data Scientist, you need a strong background in statistics, epidemiology, programming (such as Python or R), and a relevant degree in public health, biostatistics, or a related field. Experience with data visualization tools, statistical software, and knowledge of public health surveillance systems, as well as certifications like Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA), are valuable. Critical thinking, clear communication, and collaboration are important soft skills for translating complex data into actionable public health insights and working with interdisciplinary teams. These skills ensure that data-driven decisions can improve public health outcomes and inform effective policy and intervention strategies.

What are some common challenges faced in public health data science roles?

Public Health Data Scientists often encounter challenges such as ensuring data quality, managing large and complex datasets from diverse sources, and dealing with incomplete or inconsistent information. Navigating privacy regulations and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive health data is also a key concern. Additionally, effectively communicating analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders requires both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Overcoming these challenges is essential to generate insights that drive impactful public health decisions and programs.

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Senior Public Health Informaticist

Guidehouse

Huntsville, AL • On-site

$80K - $133K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Guidehouse rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 72 rated business consultants

Job description

Job Family:

Data Science & Analysis


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Public Health Informaticist to support public health surveillance systems, interoperability initiatives, and health data modernization programs. This individual will bridge public health operations and technology implementation through the design, implementation, and optimization of public health data exchange solutions and standards-based interoperability architectures.

  • Lead public health informatics workstreams supporting surveillance, laboratory reporting, interoperability, and public health modernization initiatives.

  • Analyze and optimize public health information flows, surveillance reporting processes, and interoperability workflows.

  • Lead requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, system analysis, and business process improvement activities.

  • Design and support implementation of HL7 v2, ELR, eCR, CDA, FHIR, and related public health information exchange solutions.

  • Develop implementation guides, use cases, data mappings, workflow specifications, technical requirements, and integration documentation.

  • Support onboarding, testing, validation, and operationalization of public health data exchange capabilities.

  • Collaborate with epidemiologists, statisticians, technical teams, and public health stakeholders to improve data quality, timeliness, and interoperability.

  • Support implementation of public health data standards and governance processes.

  • Provide technical assistance and guidance to public health organizations and system partners.

  • Contribute to modernization roadmaps, interoperability strategies, and future-state architecture planning activities.


What You Will Need:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident AND must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST.

  • Bachelor's degree and FIVE (5) years of experience in public health informatics, interoperability, health IT, health information exchange, or related field., or Master's degree with THREE (3) or more years of experience in public health informatics, interoperability, health IT, health information exchange, or related field.

  • FOUR (4) or more years experience implementing or supporting HL7 v2, ELR, eCR, CDA, FHIR, or other health data exchange standards.

  • Experience working with public health surveillance systems, laboratory reporting systems, health information exchanges, or healthcare interoperability platforms.

  • Knowledge of healthcare and public health data standards including HL7, FHIR, CDA, LOINC, SNOMED CT, USCDI, and ICD.

  • Experience gathering technical requirements and translating business needs into technical solutions.

  • Experience conducting interoperability testing, onboarding, validation, and issue resolution activities.

  • Experience producing technical documentation, implementation guidance, and system specifications.


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • MPH, MS, or related graduate degree.

  • Experience supporting CDC, state, tribal, local, or territorial public health agencies.

  • Strong understanding of public health surveillance business processes and information exchange workflows.

  • Experience with HIV surveillance processes and data

  • Experience with public health data modernization initiatives.

  • Experience implementing FHIR-based exchange architectures.

  • Experience with cloud platforms, APIs, or integration technologies.

  • Experience working with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), surveillance systems, or disease registries.

  • Familiarity with eCR, AIMS, TEFCA, and modern interoperability frameworks.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$133,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Care.com annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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