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Public Health Informatics Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

Public Health Technical Lead

Boston, MA · On-site

$118K - $196K/yr

Public health informatics experience specifically in public health surveillance, epidemiology workflows, and STLT public health operations. * Proven ability to communicate technical concepts clearly ...

Doctoral degree in public health, personal health informatics, psychology, behavioral economics, or a related social science discipline (completed no later than August 2026) * Strong analytic and ...

PhD, or a Master's degree minimum plus 5+ years of industry experience, in a quantitative-health field (biostatistics, epidemiology, clinical trials, public health, health informatics, or health ...

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... promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct ... Provides informatics support to pharmacy staff, residents, other clinical staff, and internal ...

Product Analyst

Southborough, MA · On-site

$55K - $90K/yr

Master's degree preferred -- particularly in an analytical discipline (e.g., health informatics, data analytics, business analytics, public health, or a quantitative field). Experience 1-3 years of ...

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How much do public health informatics jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for public health informatics in Massachusetts is $107,474.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,400.00 and $133,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is public health informatics a good career choice?

Public health informatics is a growing field that combines healthcare, data analysis, and information technology to improve public health outcomes. It often requires knowledge of health data systems, programming, and certifications such as Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA). The role offers opportunities in government agencies, healthcare organizations, and research institutions with a focus on data management and analysis.

What can I do with a public health informatics degree?

A public health informatics degree prepares individuals for roles such as health data analyst, informatics specialist, or public health informatics coordinator. These positions involve managing health information systems, analyzing health data, and supporting disease surveillance and health policy efforts, often requiring skills in data management, programming, and knowledge of healthcare regulations.

What is public health informatics?

A Public Health Informatics job involves using data, technology, and information systems to improve public health outcomes. Professionals in this field analyze health data, develop digital tools, and support decision-making for disease surveillance, outbreak response, and health policy. They work in government agencies, healthcare organizations, and research institutions to enhance data-driven public health strategies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in public health informatics, and why are they important?

To thrive in Public Health Informatics, you need a mix of expertise in public health, data analysis, and information systems, often supported by a relevant degree and experience in health informatics. Familiarity with data management tools like SQL, SAS, or R, as well as public health reporting systems and certifications such as Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA), is highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication skills help convey complex data insights to varied stakeholders. These skills enable professionals to transform health data into actionable information that drives impactful public health decisions and interventions.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in public health informatics?

Professionals in Public Health Informatics regularly collect, analyze, and interpret health data to support public health initiatives and decision-making. Their day may involve designing and maintaining databases, managing surveillance systems, preparing data reports, and ensuring data quality and security. They also collaborate closely with epidemiologists, IT teams, and program managers to develop solutions that address public health challenges. This multifaceted role requires both technical proficiency and the ability to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What cities in Massachusetts are hiring for Public Health Informatics jobs? Cities in Massachusetts with the most Public Health Informatics job openings:
Infographic showing various Public Health Informatics job openings in Massachusetts as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,474 per year, or $51.7 per hour.

Public Health Technical Lead

Guidehouse

Boston, MA • On-site

$118K - $196K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 15 days ago


Guidehouse rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 72 rated business consultants


Job description

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

The Technical Lead supports the design and implementation of interoperable public health data exchange and AI solutions. This role contributes to technical guidance, design collaboration, and standards-based approaches to help ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with public health workflows, data governance needs, and applicable interoperability standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the technical design and execution of data exchange, interoperability, and AI/ML solutions supporting surveillance, reporting, analytics, and related public health use cases.

  • Responsible for overall QA/QC and troubleshooting solutions encountered across the tech stack.

  • Lead architects, engineers, analysts, and informaticists to translate client needs into technical approaches.

  • Support the application of interoperability standards such as HL7 v2, FHIR, CDA, APIs, and terminology systems within public health contexts.

  • Lead technical discussions, design sessions, and reviews; help document decisions, assumptions, and dependencies.

  • Review technical deliverables and documentation for alignment with scope, requirements, and quality expectations.

  • Identify technical considerations related to integration, security, privacy, onboarding, and data-sharing constraints, and discuss potential mitigation options with the team.

  • Support integration testing, validation, and exchange troubleshooting activities when applicable.

  • Share technical knowledge and lessons learned across projects and support mentoring of junior staff.


What You Will Need:

  • A bachelor's Degree is required

  • A minimum of FIVE (5) years of previous experience serving in a Technical Lead role

  • Knowledge and experience assisting clients in modernizing and implementing technology solutions (Cloud, AI, analytics, and data management).

  • Knowledge across the tech stack, from underlying infrastructure needs, UI/UX design, analytics, and system maintenance.

  • Ability to document system integration and support flow analysis and review detailed technical documentation.

  • Public health informatics experience specifically in public health surveillance, epidemiology workflows, and STLT public health operations.

  • Proven ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to a nontechnical public.

  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving.

  • Demonstrated experience with public health data exchange and interoperability across PHAs, laboratories, registries, healthcare partners, and federal systems.

  • Working knowledge of public health standards and artifacts (e.g., HL7 v2, CDA, FHIR).


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Demonstrated experience in generative AI and agentic research versus other methods of automation.

  • Deep knowledge of public health standards and artifacts (e.g., HL7 v2, CDA, FHIR).

The annual salary range for this position is $118,000.00-$196,000.00. 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

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

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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