Research Scientist

ICF

Research Scientist in Public Health Solutions Portfolio performing data management and statistical analyses. Collaborating on data collection procedures and contributing to reports and proposals.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,232 - $104,094 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in data management and statistical analysis, with a strong focus on data cleaning, validation, and advanced statistical techniques using SAS and R. Proven ability to develop data management plans and execute complex analyses to support research and reporting.

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Statistical AnalysisData ManagementSAS ProficiencyR ProficiencyQuantitative Data Analysis

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Hard Skills

Data CleaningData ProcessingData ValidationStatistical AnalysisData Collection ProceduresData Analysis PlansQuantitative Data ManagementAdvanced Statistical TechniquesReport PreparationQuality Assurance

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Public HealthMaster’s Degree in PsychologyMaster’s Degree in StatisticsMaster’s Degree in BiostatisticsMaster’s Degree in Epidemiology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform routine data management tasks (data cleaning, data processing, merging data files).
Perform data validations/quality assurance, potentially including conversations with survey respondents to ensure data are correct.
Perform complex and advanced statistical analyses. Prepare reports, manuscripts, briefing materials, etc.
Contribute to the development of data management and data analyses plans; procedures for data collection.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s in a relevant field (e.g., public health, psychology, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology).
Minimum of three years of experience involving management and analysis of quantitative data.
Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute technical approaches to data management or analyses processes.
Proficiency in statistical analysis, particularly in SAS and R.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development