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Epidemiologist (5874)

Aberdeen, MD ยท On-site

$121K - $141K/yr

... Epidemiologist to support the Department of Defense in protecting the health and readiness of ... by senior military leaders and interagency partners. This position supports a fast-paced ...

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Epidemiologist (5874)

Epidemiologist (5874)

Three Saints Bay, LLC

Aberdeen, MD โ€ข On-site

$121K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Bennett Aerospace, Inc., a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking an Epidemiologist to support the Department of Defense in protecting the health and readiness of military personnel through operational bio surveillance and epidemiologic analysis. The selected candidate will identify and assess biological threats of concern to the DoD, integrate data from multiple surveillance domains, and develop concise products that inform decision-making by senior military leaders and interagency partners.
This position supports a fast-paced operational environment focused on situational awareness, disease surveillance, and the timely dissemination of actionable public health intelligence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Rapidly identify, characterize, localize, and track biological threat events affecting DoD populations.
  • Conduct epidemiologic analyses using surveillance data from human, animal, environmental, food, and water domains consistent with a One Health approach.
  • Query, validate, clean, and analyze surveillance datasets using statistical and epidemiologic software.
  • Develop concise reports, executive summaries, briefings, and other informational products for DoD leadership and interagency stakeholders.
  • Monitor trends and identify emerging public health threats requiring additional investigation or response.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support public health surveillance activities and operational decision-making.
  • Serve as a liaison with partner organizations, including the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division (AFHSD), Combatant Commands, Military Services, and other Federal agencies.
  • Present complex epidemiologic findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Preventive Medicine, Veterinary Public Health, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in epidemiology, bio surveillance, disease surveillance, public health surveillance, or population health analysis.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting epidemiologic analyses and interpreting surveillance data.
  • Proficiency with:
    • SAS
    • R
    • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience.
  • Experience supporting the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency, CDC, Military Services, or other Federal public health organizations.
  • Familiarity with DoD biosurveillance systems and reportable medical event programs.
  • Experience developing executive-level products and briefings.
  • Knowledge of the One Health framework.
  • Active Secret clearance

This position is located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD or Fall Church, VA
The salary range for this position is $121,900 - 141,900
Apply online at: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=GATEWAYVENT&cws=55&rid=5874
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Three Saints Bay, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional, dedicated industry professionals. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, creed, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.