Remote Public Health Data Analyst Job Description

About the Role

We seek a tech-savvy and mission-driven Remote Public Health Data Analyst who thrives in a dynamic, data-rich environment. This role blends cutting-edge analytics with public health impact, offering the opportunity to drive evidence-based insights that improve health outcomes on a national scale. If you are passionate about leveraging data to influence real-world decisions in public health, this opportunity was crafted for you.

As a remote data specialist, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to dissect complex datasets, model trends in population health, and translate your findings into meaningful narratives. Your contributions will support strategic initiatives, program development, and public health policy improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Modeling

• Collect, cleanse, and analyze large-scale health datasets using statistical software and advanced data mining techniques.
• Perform predictive modeling to identify emerging health trends and patterns.
• Translate raw data into clear, actionable insights through interactive dashboards and compelling visual reports.
• Build and maintain real-time health surveillance systems that track KPIs across demographic and geographic variables.

Collaboration & Communication

• Liaise with epidemiologists, program managers, and policy analysts to refine analytic goals and interpret outcomes.
• Present technical results in plain language for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Recommend data-driven solutions to address health disparities and guide strategic interventions.

Reporting & Documentation

• Produce comprehensive reports integrating statistical findings with public health objectives.
• Maintain detailed data documentation, ensuring reproducibility and transparency.
• Support publication and grant proposal efforts with quantitative insights and visualization assets.

Work Environment

This position offers complete remote work flexibility, enabling you to contribute to public health initiatives anywhere. We believe productivity thrives in environments that accommodate individual working styles. Expect a culture that encourages experimentation, innovation, and continuous learning.

Our teams are globally distributed, yet deeply connected through agile tools and regular virtual standups. The collaborative atmosphere allows for open idea sharing while maintaining the focus needed for in-depth data analysis.

Tools & Technologies

As a Public Health Data Analyst, you will use a modern analytics stack designed for scalable, efficient remote operations. Some of the tools include:

• R and Python: Statistical computing, predictive modeling, and machine learning tasks.
• SQL and NoSQL databases: For querying structured and unstructured health records.
• Power BI / Tableau: This creates interactive dashboards and health data visualizations.
• Jupyter Notebooks: For real-time collaborative analytics and reproducible workflows.
• GitHub: This is for version control and team collaboration.
• APIs and ETL Pipelines: Automate data sourcing from national and international health databases.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Health, Biostatistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in data analytics or public health research roles.
• Proficiency in statistical programming languages (R, Python).
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with large-scale health datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex datasets and distill key insights.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate data into strategic narratives.

Preferred:

• Experience with machine learning techniques and health risk modeling.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and their integration into datasets.
• Familiarity with public health informatics systems like HL7, FHIR, or REDCap.
• Prior work experience in a remote analytics or telecommuting environment.

Innovation & Impact

This role is far more than crunching numbers. You’ll help shape national health decisions by using analytics to uncover hidden trends, identify risk areas, and support solutions that save lives. For instance, recent analyses led by our team influenced pandemic response strategies, improved vaccine outreach, and guided the deployment of mental health resources to underserved populations.

With over 3.5 million data points processed monthly and a network of 25+ state health agencies using our dashboards, our analytics team is making a measurable impact. Now, you can be a part of that mission.

Career Growth & Learning

We invest in talent by offering ongoing access to learning platforms, certifications, and mentorship. Analysts are encouraged to publish research, present at health informatics conferences, and cross-train in data science domains.

Promotion paths include roles such as Senior Health Data Scientist, Public Health Research Lead, and Analytics Strategist. We offer customized career tracks to align with your goals—technical mastery, leadership, or cross-sector impact.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $82,640
• Performance-based bonuses
• Fully remote work setup with a technology allowance
• Paid time off, holidays, and wellness leave
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Professional development stipend

Who You Are

You see numbers not just as values but as voices—stories waiting to be told. You enjoy deep dives into health data and are energized by turning insights into actions. You thrive in remote, tech-forward environments and embrace challenges with an agile, growth-oriented mindset. Your curiosity drives you to ask better questions, and your technical skills empower you to answer them.

You bring emotional intelligence to your role as much as analytical expertise. Working with public health data isn’t just a profession for you—it’s a purpose.

Apply Now: Let Your Data Tell a Story That Matters

This is your moment if you’re ready to make meaningful contributions to global health from your workspace. Join a team where your insights power real-world solutions and your code saves lives. And where your curiosity fuels public well-being.

Let your next chapter as a Remote Public Health Data Analyst begin now. Apply today and help shape a healthier tomorrow.