Job Description

Role Description

The Statistician will provide advanced statistical, analytical, and scientific support to the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) surveillance, epidemiologic, and research activities. The Statistician will collaborate with CDC scientists, epidemiologists, clinicians, awardees, and external partners to design, analyze, validate, and disseminate findings from public health research and surveillance projects focused on birth defects, developmental disabilities, maternal and child health, and related conditions. The Statistician will serve as both a lead and validation analyst on complex public health studies, supporting all phases of the research lifecycle, including study design, analytic plan development, data management, statistical programming, data analysis, interpretation of results, scientific dissemination, and peer-reviewed publication.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in applying a broad range of statistical and biostatistical methods to public health research, surveillance, and evaluation activities.
• Advanced proficiency in SAS and R for data preparation, validation, management, analysis, and automation of reproducible workflows.
• Knowledge of epidemiologic principles, surveillance systems, and population-based research methodologies.
• Ability to communicate complex statistical concepts and findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Data Science, Mathematics, Public Health, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience conducting statistical analyses in public health, epidemiology, healthcare research, or surveillance environments.
• Advanced proficiency in SAS and R programming.
• Experience managing and analyzing large, complex clinical, surveillance, or population-based datasets.
• Demonstrated experience developing statistical analysis plans and conducting multivariable analyses.
• Experience supporting scientific publications, technical reports, and research dissemination activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• The annual salary for this position is $115,000 to $130,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Tax-deferred savings options.
• Supplementary benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

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