Data Analytics Lead

Job Type


Full-time

Description

* This position is contingent upon a future opening with Gunnison.

Salary: $145,000 - $165,000/year


Work location : Hybrid, 3 days per week on site in Hyattsville, MD.

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of NHANES data production by overseeing data ingestion, validation, transformation, and dataset preparation activities, ensuring that all data products are processed accurately and delivered on schedule.
• Direct statistical analysis efforts by guiding the development of analytic datasets, statistical models, and reporting outputs using tools such as SAS, R, or Stata, ensuring that all analyses meet scientific and programmatic standards.
• Establish and enforce rigorous data quality and QA/QC processes by implementing validation checks, reviewing outputs for completeness and accuracy, and approving all deliverables through a formal pre-release quality gate prior to Government submission.
• Provide technical leadership for research and analytical activities by supporting CDC staff in interpreting data, validating methodologies, and developing publications, reports, and presentations derived from NHANES datasets.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of all supporting documentation, including data dictionaries, codebooks, metadata, and analytic specifications, ensuring that datasets are fully documented and reproducible.
• Lead the execution of special analytical projects, including the development of linkage files, derived variables, and survey-specific analyses, ensuring that all outputs are methodologically sound and compliant with program requirements.
• Coordinate closely with the Systems Lead to ensure alignment between data production processes and supporting platforms, enabling seamless data ingestion, processing, and delivery through automated and integrated workflows.
• Supervise and mentor statisticians, analysts, and survey support staff by assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing technical guidance to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Facilitate regular production meetings and workflow reviews to monitor progress, resolve data-related issues, and ensure that all outputs meet timelines and performance expectations.

Requirements

• Experience working with NHANES data or similar large-scale national health survey datasets, including familiarity with complex survey design, weighting, and longitudinal data structures.
• Demonstrated experience supporting federal statistical programs or research organizations, including collaboration with scientists, epidemiologists, or public health analysts.
• Experience preparing data products for public release, including managing disclosure risks, anonymization techniques, and compliance with federal data dissemination policies.
• Familiarity with advanced statistical methodologies such as multivariate modeling, longitudinal analysis, complex sampling techniques, and variance estimation methods.
• Experience developing automated data validation and processing pipelines, including use of scripting or workflow automation tools to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Experience producing publication-ready analytical outputs, including statistical tables, figures, and supporting narrative content for reports, data briefs, or peer-reviewed publications.
• Familiarity with GIS and geospatial analysis techniques, particularly in support of survey design, geographic sampling, or population-level data analysis.
• Experience working in environments requiring strict data security and confidentiality controls, including handling sensitive data and implementing QA processes for PII-protected datasets.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Public Health, or related field.

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred (e.g., MBA, MPH, MIS, or related discipline)
• Experience with HHS/CDC security and compliance standards
• Experience with risk management frameworks
• Experience with quality management methodologies

Any of the following are desired:

• SAS Certified Advanced Analytics Professional
• SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst
• Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
• Training in:
• SAS / R / Stata
• Complex survey data analysis
• Statistical QA/QC methods
• Federal training:
• PII/CUI handling
• HIPAA / Privacy
• Security Awareness (FISMA/NIST)

The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.
Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:

• 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
• 11 paid Holidays each year
• 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year for approved training or certifications (self-study is ineligible)
• 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Public Transportation Subsidies
• Certifications and Training Allowance - Up to $5,000/year!

Why Join Gunnison?

• Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
• Quality is our top priority.
• Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
• There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
• We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
• We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.
In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects . By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could , the company has thrived for over 25 years.

Salary Description


$145,000 - $165,000/year