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Data Analytics & Toxicology Domain SME

ID
2026-26646
Category
Acquisition/Inventory/Purchasing Support
Location : Location
US-DC-Washington, DC
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain
Public Trust (NAC)
Minimum Clearance Required
N/A
Travel Requirement
Less than 10%

Overview

Data Analytics & Toxicology Domain SME (DOT NHTSA):

 

Bowhead seeks a Data Analytics & Toxicology Domain Subject Matter Expert to support the DOT NHTSA contract in Washington, DC. This role serves as a senior data analyst supporting national traffic safety data programs through quality control, quantitative analysis, and collaborative technical workflows. The position combines broad analytical, statistical, and modern AI-assisted reporting capabilities with specialized knowledge of drug classifications and forensic toxicology data to ensure accuracy and consistency across federal crash datasets.

Responsibilities

 

  • Conducts data quality control audits, case tracking, and validation reviews across motor vehicle crash and toxicological datasets to identify and resolve coding discrepancies.
  • Applies domain knowledge of forensic toxicology, drug classifications, and biological testing matrices to standardize laboratory findings and categorize parent compounds and metabolites.
  • Collaborates closely with fellow data analysts, AI/technical specialists, and program stakeholders to co-design automated classification rules, validate model outputs, and refine end-to-end quality control workflows.
  • Performs quantitative and statistical analyses using SAS and Excel to evaluate state-level reporting trends, data anomalies, and program performance metrics.
  • Maps disparate data submissions to established federal reporting protocols and national forensic standards, flagging non-analyte entries or ambiguous records for resolution.
  • Develops technical reports, executive presentations, process flowcharts, and user documentation to communicate analytical findings and quality improvement recommendations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Public Health, Forensic Science, Chemistry, or a related quantitative or scientific discipline.
  • 2+ years of professional experience applying quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques to complex datasets, including motor vehicle crash (e.g., FARS, CRSS, CISS), public health, or laboratory data.
  • Working knowledge of toxicology data, drug classifications, pharmaceuticals, and biological specimen testing practices.
  • Familiarity with AI tools, automated text-matching concepts, or data modernization workflows, with the ability to partner effectively with technical analysts to validate AI-driven outputs.
  • Strong proficiency in statistical analysis and data management tools, including SAS and advanced MS Excel.
  • Demonstrated experience tracking cases through quality control pipelines, collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams, and authoring clear technical reports and presentations.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Target salary is $100k-120k commensurate with experience.

 

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Public Trust level.  US Citizenship is a requirement for Public Trust clearance at this location.

 

 

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

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