Epidemiologist* (26.23)
On-siteWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Conduct advanced epidemiological research, health surveillance, and statistical analyses to improve force health protection and operational readiness. Design and lead analyses of health, personnel, and deployment datasets to identify trends and evaluate program effectiveness using SAS, SAS Enterprise Guide, Tableau, Python, and R. Retrieve, integrate, and manage complex military data sources while developing statistical models and visual analytics to support Air Force leadership decisions. Prepare technical reports, presentations, and manuscripts for scientific meetings and peer-reviewed publications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and USAFSAM/FES leadership to deliver evidence-based recommendations.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree (MPH or MS) or Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Statistics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or a closely related quantitative discipline approved by USAFSAM/FES
- Minimum five (5) years of experience performing statistical analyses in public health or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience designing and leading analyses of health surveillance, medical, personnel, or operational datasets
- Advanced analytical skills, including population health analytics and health surveillance visualization
- Experience conducting epidemiological studies focused on reducing adverse health outcomes and improving force readiness
- Proficiency with SAS
- Proficiency with SAS Enterprise Guide
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat
- Current HIPAA training or the ability to maintain HIPAA compliance for access to protected health information
- Ability to learn emerging analytical technologies including Tableau, Python, R, SAS Viya, Qualtrics, and Envision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary research environments
- Ability to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Desired Qualifications
- Board Certification in Public Health
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, or other federal public health organizations
- Experience working with Air Force medical, personnel, operational, or health surveillance databases
- Experience using advanced data visualization and business intelligence tools
- Experience publishing scientific manuscripts and presenting research at professional conferences
- Familiarity with military public health surveillance, operational medicine, and force health protection programs
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