Senior Epidemiologist (Integrated biosurveillance) Silver Spring, MD

Company: Cherokee Nation Business - Federal Solutions
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: April 6, 2021

Job Description:

Apply via: https://cherokee-federal.com/ Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) is a versatile, tribally owned 8(a), SDB providing solutions throughout the U.S. and overseas. CNSP has expertise in a wide range of technical disciplines, including global vulnerability assessment, information assurance, intelligence operations, program management and professional services with partners in Information Technology. CNSP is owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses, the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. One-hundred percent of the companys profits support future business investments and the well-being of the tribes citizens through health care, education and job creation, ensuring better lives for Cherokees today and tomorrow. For more company information, visit our site at: www.cherokee-cnsp.com SUMMARY Our clients vision is to be the integrated, customer-focused epidemiologic and global health surveillance proponent for the U.S. Armed Forces. The Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch (AFHSB) provides timely, relevant, actionable, and comprehensive health surveillance information in order to promote, maintain, and enhance the health of military and military-associated populations. We are seeking a Senior Epidemiologist or Senior Biostatistician to aid in that mission. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supports an effective Department of Defense biosurveillance program and operational mission. Effectively liaise with AFHSB internal and external USG and non-USG partners leading to the successful establishment of collaborations and/or partnerships. Test and implement predictive models for influenza and diseases of military importance. Analyze military health-related data using SAS and R and create visualizations using the R Shiny. Prepare formal and informal presentations to military, academic, and other partners, and provide mentoring and informal and formal teaching to the staff. Prepare publications, including technical reports, research plans, semi-annual reports, meeting summaries, and manuals, as required. SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Master degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health or Computer Science Experience in data mining, analytics and predictive modeling. Familiarity with national communicable disease surveillance. Five years of experience analyzing health-related data using SAS and R language. Experience creating dashboards using R Shiny package Excellent communication skills, written, and oral. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple timelines and tasks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Experience in using Microsoft Office software (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint). Technical skills to conduct analyses, write reports, prepare briefings, and coherently present results. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and able to collaborate with others on projects and investigations. Strong writing and editing medical and scientific papers. Command of English language and can coherently present analytical results. Team player who collaborates well with other professionals. WORK ENVIRONMENT Climate-controlled office With $400 million in annual revenue, 20% growth per year, approximately 950+ active contracts serving 60+ government agencies in 25 countries, 47 states, 2 territories and 2000+ employees, Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) group of Federal Contracting Section 8(a) companies is well positioned to deliver expertise needed to solve complex technical issues. Federal Solutions provides an array of services for 12 of the 15 cabinet-level departments and agencies from applications and data services to cybersecurity and national defense. Why consider Cherokee Nation and our Federal Solutions business? Here are some great resources highlighting what we do and compelling reasons for joining our team! http://cherokeenationbusinesses.com/Pages/home.aspx http://cherokeenationbusinesses.com/careers/Pages/home.aspx http://cherokeenationbusinesses.com/federalSolutions/Pages/overview.aspx Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. If youd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites: EEO Statement - EEO Poster If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may email CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com for assistance. This email address is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the application process or status. For Pay Transparency Non Discrimination provision, please copy and paste the following link: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision We maintain an Affirmative Action Plan for the purpose of proactively seeking employment and advancement for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, we will schedule time to make our Affirmative Action Plan accessible. If you are interested, please submit a written request with the email subject line: 2018 Request to View Affirmative Action Plan to the Compliance Administrator at CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com This email box is not for resumes or follow up on job applications.

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