Junior Biostatistician

Junior Biostatistician

Maximus is seeking a Junior Biostatistician. The Junior Biostatistician collects, engineers, processes, and analyzes data to support military activities, including personnel and family readiness, operational planning, and combat support. This role transforms raw data into actionable insights and predictive analytics through statistical analysis, data mining, and machine learning. The position requires strong data engineering capabilities, including the ability to build and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and curated datasets using SQL Server and Databricks with Apache Spark/PySpark. The Junior Biostatistician applies data quality checks, repeatable transformation logic, and basic performance optimization; develops visual analytics and decision-support products using tools such as Power BI or Streamlit; and helps integrate data and analytics into solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, Posit, or similar platforms. The role also requires familiarity with NLP and Large Language Models, including agent-style concepts and the data preparation needed to support text-based AI use cases.

U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required for contract performance. This position is pending upon contract award.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Bachelor's degree with one to two (1-2) years of experience in quantitative science, social science, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Access.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server/SQL/T-SQL, including querying, joins, indexing basics, and relational schemas.
• Hands-on experience or strong exposure to Databricks and Apache Spark, preferably PySpark, or comparable scalable data preparation systems.
• Foundational programming skills in Python or R for analysis, data manipulation, and machine learning workflows.
• Understanding of data engineering concepts, including ETL/ELT, data modeling basics, data quality checks, reproducible pipelines, and version control.
• Experience building visual analytics with Power BI, including reports, datasets/semantic models, and DAX fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Power Apps and Power Automate for workflow integration.
• Basic familiarity with NLP and Large Language Models, including typical use cases and data requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders and translate mission needs into data requirements and analytical outputs.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with web application development technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Django, or ASP.NET Core.
• Experience with advanced Spark/Databricks patterns, including Delta tables, incremental loads, job/workflow scheduling, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with deploying analytics or machine learning into applications through APIs, dashboards, integrated workflows, or basic MLOps concepts.

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary $59,100

Maximum Salary $124,100