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Job Family:Data Science & AnalysisTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:Guidehouse is seeking an Epidemiology/Surveillance Lead to provide scientific leadership and strategic oversight for surveillance, epidemiology, analytics, and public health data modernization programs. This individual will lead multidisciplinary teams delivering high-impact public health data products, advanced analytic solutions, and surveillance capabilities that support population health decision making.What You Will DoServe as the lead epidemiology and surveillance subject matter expert across complex public health analytics and data initiatives.Lead surveillance strategy, epidemiologic methodology, data interpretation, and scientific quality assurance activities.Oversee development of surveillance datasets, analytic products, dashboards, reports, and dissemination materials.Guide advanced epidemiologic analyses, statistical modeling, trend analysis, population health measurement, and evaluation methodologies.Lead quality assurance reviews of data, methods, findings, and deliverables to ensure scientific rigor and reproducibility.Advise clients and stakeholders on surveillance strategy, emerging public health issues, data modernization approaches, and analytic best practices.Direct multidisciplinary teams of epidemiologists, analysts, data scientists, statisticians, and informaticists.Translate complex analytical findings into strategic recommendations for executive leadership and decision makers.Support modernization of surveillance and analytic environments through automation, advanced analytics, cloud technologies, and AI-enabled capabilities.Lead scientific dissemination activities including publications, conference presentations, technical reviews, and stakeholder briefings.Support business development, solution development, and thought leadership initiatives within Guidehouse's Health AI/Data practice.Role contingent upon contract awardWhat You Will Need:Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. and must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUSTMPH, MS, DrPH, or PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Health Data Science, or related field.TEN (10) or more years of professional experience in epidemiology, surveillance, public health analytics, research, or health data science.Experience leading large-scale surveillance or epidemiology programs and multidisciplinary teams.Experience in epidemiologic methods, public health surveillance, statistical analysis, and interpretation of complex health datasets.Experience with SAS, R, Python, SQL, or equivalent analytical platforms.What Would Be Nice To Have:Doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or related field.Experience leading client-facing initiatives and providing executive-level recommendations.Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and mentor technical staff.Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.Experience leading national, multistate, or enterprise surveillance initiatives.Experience leading projects on HIV surveillance processes and dataExperience with advanced analytics, machine learning, AI, or predictive modeling applications.Experience with cloud-native public health analytics environments including Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, or Palantir Foundry.Experience with public health informatics, interoperability standards, or data modernization initiatives.Experience supporting outbreak response, disease surveillance, or population health management programs.Established record of scientific publication, conference presentations, and thought leadership.Prior consulting experience leading complex federal or public-sector engagements.The annual salary range for this position is $92,000.00-$153,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysParental Leave401(k) Retirement PlanGroup Term Life and Travel AssistanceVoluntary Life and AD&D InsuranceHealth Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsTransit and Parking Commuter BenefitsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachCare.com annual membershipEmployee Assistance ProgramSupplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. 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