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Associate Epidemiologist

Houston, TX

$53K - $88K/yr

This role supports senior epidemiologists, data scientists, and public health subject matter ... Roles is contingent upon contract award. What You Will Need: * Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent ...

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Baytown, TX · On-site

$62K - $78K/yr

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Epidemiologist Data Scientist

Houston, TX

$80K - $133K/yr

Role is contingent upon contract award What You Will Need: * Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent ... Bachelor's degree AND FIVE (5) or more years of experience in Epidemiology, Public Health ...

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Associate Public Health Informaticist

Guidehouse

Houston, TX

$53K - $88K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Guidehouse rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 72 rated business consultants

Job description

Job Family:

Data Science & Analysis


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking an Associate Public Health Informaticist to support public health data exchange, interoperability, surveillance modernization, and informatics initiatives within our Health AI/Data practice. This role supports the design, implementation, testing, documentation, and operation of public health information systems and data exchange workflows while collaborating with epidemiologists, analysts, and technical teams to improve the flow of information across healthcare and public health ecosystems.

  • Support public health informatics activities related to data exchange, surveillance, interoperability, and public health system modernization.

  • Assist with requirements gathering, workflow documentation, business process analysis, and data flow mapping.

  • Support implementation and testing of HL7, electronic laboratory reporting (ELR), electronic case reporting (eCR), and related public health data exchange processes.

  • Assist with validation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of health data exchange workflows and message processing activities.

  • Support development and maintenance of implementation guides, mappings, interface specifications, and technical documentation.

  • Assist in analyzing healthcare and public health data flows to identify opportunities for improved interoperability and automation.

  • Participate in system testing, user acceptance testing, onboarding activities, and issue resolution efforts.

  • Support data standards implementation and documentation efforts.

  • Collaborate with epidemiologists, informaticists, developers, and public health stakeholders to improve data quality and reporting processes.

  • Support training, technical assistance, and stakeholder engagement activities.

  • Role is contingent upon contract award


What You Will Need:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Informatics, Information Systems, Health Information Management, Computer Science, or related field.

  • ONE (1) or more years of experience supporting public health informatics, health IT, interoperability, healthcare technology, or surveillance systems.

  • Familiarity with healthcare or public health data standards such as HL7, CDA, FHIR, LOINC, SNOMED CT, or ICD.

  • Experience supporting requirements gathering, process mapping, testing, or technical documentation activities.


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • MPH with concentration in Public Health Informatics.

  • Understanding of public health surveillance and health information exchange concepts.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Experience supporting ELR, eCR, laboratory systems, surveillance systems, or health information exchanges.

  • Experience working with public health agencies.

  • Experience with HIV surveillance processes and data

  • Familiarity with CDC interoperability initiatives and standards.

  • Experience with SQL, Python, R, or data analysis tools.

  • Exposure to cloud-based data platforms or public health modernization efforts.

The annual salary range for this position is $53,000.00-$88,000.00. 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 Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Care.com annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental 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 bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse 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. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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