Job description

Join the team who values your skills and expertise. From intelligence and cybersecurity to vulnerability assessment and mission assurance, Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) brings experience and results. Building on a reputation as a dedicated, disciplined and tightly-knit organization, CNSP supports DOD and other federal clients in their critical, strategic and operational programs. CNSP is looking for qualified talent to give our clients the support they deserve and the quality they expect from our team – a team of experts, like you.

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation’s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

SUMMARY OF DATA ANALYST EPIDEMIOLOGIST:
The Data Analyst/Epidemiologist will support the GEIS Branch by coordinating and managing data generated from GEIS-funded surveillance activities including genomic data from emerging pathogens like SARS-CoV-2. This role will also support decision-makers by generating routine reports and other products resulting from surveillance activities with GEIS partners around the world.

PAY: Estimated Starting Salary Range: $ 90,000.00 - $ 105,000.00 annually.

BENEFITS: CNSP offers a competitive benefit package for regular full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and more (paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable law)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DATA ANALYST EPIDEMIOLOGIST:

• Request, collect, and manage different types of surveillance data (including genomic data generated from next generation sequencing activities) generated by GEIS-funded laboratories across the continental United States (CONUS) and outside of the continental U.S. (OCONUS).
• Perform statistical operations related to data management, cleaning and analysis (including imports, merges, queries, quality checks) as well as operations needed to maintain large datasets and databases containing aggregate surveillance data on infectious disease pathogens.
• Generate summary statistics, tables, and other visualizations to translate surveillance data into informational products for technical and non-technical audiences and decision-makers.
• Develop standard operating procedures and quality assurance processes for data management and analysis within the GEIS program.
• Create talking points, tables, figures, maps, data visualizations, and slides for presentations and publications with minimal oversight.
• Track and respond to internal and external requests for information.

Secondary Duties

• Support the development and implementation of databases and dynamic dashboards.
• Provide subject matter expertise to advance collection, harmonization, analysis, evaluation, collation, and translation of surveillance data from GEIS partners to products that inform GEIS’s customers.
• Support GEIS partners during the development of manuscripts and reports for DoD stakeholders and peer-reviewed publications.
• Support the GEIS Focus Areas through proposal evaluation and consultation on feasibility and scientific relevance of proposed surveillance activities.
• Maintain awareness of infectious disease surveillance policies and literature external to AFHSD, such as CDC and WHO; share relevant information with GEIS staff to ensure understanding of the broader picture of these relevant areas, reduce redundancy, and align GEIS initiatives with broader DoD and USG strategy.
• Provide programmatic support as requested by GEIS Program Manager, to include reviewing and revising documents and other deliverables.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE OF DATA ANALYST EPIDEMIOLOGIST:

• Master’s degree (MPH, MSPH, MSc, or related degree) or Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or related degree) with a minimum 3 years of experience in data analysis/management, research, or public health setting required.
• Experience supporting Federal clients, particularly DoD, preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF DATA ANALYST EPIDEMIOLOGIST:

• Strong skills and experience with data management, programming, and analysis tools (e.g., MS Excel, MS Access, SAS, and R/R Studio) required.
• Ability to utilize statistical programming software independently with little oversight required; candidate should be able to develop new programs as well as read and troubleshoot existing programs as needed.
• Skills and experience with mapping and visualization tools, including open-source programs (e.g., Tableau, ArcGIS, Power BI, MapChart, Canva) required.
• Experience implementing data and analytics strategies in a complex global organizational structure.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects and initiatives to provide data-related solutions.
• Ability to collaborate in fast-paced, team environment.
• Must be a US Citizen and have or be able to obtain a secret clearance.
• Must be able to pass s drug screen and background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT OF DATA ANALYST EPIDEMIOLOGIST:

• This is a hybrid position.
• Climate-controlled office during normal business hours and tele-work.

Cherokee Federal has suspended it’s COVID mandate. However, it’s important to note that Cherokee Federal employees are included as covered employees in U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, which mandates Covid vaccines for federal contractors. Executive Order 14042 is currently not subject to enforcement by the Federal government. Therefore, Cherokee Federal has suspended application of the mandate and continues to monitor the government’s guidance on administration of any vaccine requirement.

ABOUT THE TEAM:
Cherokee Federal is a collective group of subsidiary companies of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB). CNB is the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing, and mission solutions portfolios – ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.

Since 2012, our team of companies has won $10 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 9,000+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn more.

COMPLIANCE:
Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, union affiliation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We conform to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations governing all aspects of the relationship between the Company and its employees, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies. The policies and principles of EEO also apply to the selection and treatment of independent contractors, personnel working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies and any other persons or firms doing business for or with the Company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Silver Spring, MD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to obtain a secret clearance, which requires you to be a US citizen and have a clean background, both criminal and financial/credit?
• Do you have at least 3 years of "real world" working SAS experience?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person

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