Epidemiologist

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) has a potential need for an Epidemiologist to support the 711th Human Performance Wing (HPW) located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) in Dayton, OH.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and harmonize PH data from disparate surveillance and clinical systems to enable multi-domain command and control (MDC2) capabilities.
• Provide technical support, quality control, and administrative maintenance for the integration of data from ASIMS, DOEHRS (all modules), CarePoint, GENESIS, AFDRSi, ESSENCE, AFSAS, DHASAS, and HPWS.
• Establish the relationship of available data across these systems to existing data sets, map data elements, and create a comprehensive PH Knowledge Management data dictionary.
• Develop and maintain Decision Support Systems (DSS) to drive Courses of Action (COAs) and evidence-based public health decisions.
• Design and implement interactive Dashboards and Heads-Up Displays (HUDs) that translate complex PH data into actionable intelligence for Commanders and Public Health teams at all echelons.
• Document computer code and macros used for DSS products to ensure government personnel can access, review, and reproduce reports in accordance with USAFSAM programming standards.
• Align KM CoE outcomes with operational mission requirements and "So What?" metrics.
• Develop analytical models that correlate public health data directly to the unit’s ability to generate or sustain sorties, space launches, or training pipelines, and reduce operational risk.
• Assist in identifying and prioritizing PH research and surveillance areas that impact Air Force Medical Command (AFMEDCOM) and Defense Health Agency (DHA) mission priorities.
• Support the PH, Occupational Epidemiology (OE), and Federated Epidemiology (FE) C3 Team in providing real-time consultation and biosurveillance enhancement.
• Assist and advise military team leaders on using KM tools for outbreak investigations and the rapid identification of public health trends or threats.
• Assist in creating and maintaining professional relationships with data creators and Information Technology (IT) staff to ensure the integrity and timeliness of information necessary for integrated air, space, and cyberspace operations.
• Develop and deliver KM-specific training and curriculum for the Public Health career field.
• Assist in designing written communication and professional reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide assistance to data users in producing routine and ad hoc reports, special study methods, and surveillance protocols to enhance organizational performance.
• Provide conference support by assisting in the preparation of posters, presentations, and manuscripts to brief KM CoE findings at professional forums and military meetings.
• Assist in granting and managing access to authorized users for the integrated surveillance applications and ensure that all maintained data is current, accurate, and accessible for planning purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or other similar master’s degree with strong knowledge of epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health.
• Must be current in Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training or complete HIPAA training within one month of employment.
• Expertise in utilizing surveillance systems and the ability to learn and utilize a variety of health surveillance systems (e.g., AFDRSi, ESSENCE, DOEHRS-HC, EIDS M2, SADR, ASIMS).
• Experience with electronic medical record and laboratory data systems to utilize AHLTA, MHS Genesis, and HL7.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAS, SAS Enterprise Guide and familiarity with R and/or STATA.
• Advanced analytical skills in public health/epidemiology and study design, including descriptive statistics, measures of association, statistical significance, and data modeling.
• Ability to create research protocols and submit them to the appropriate IRB.
• Experience with descriptive statistics, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Current in STINFO training and CITI or ability to complete training within one month of employment.
• Experience with USAFSAM/PHR data repositories.
• Prior military experience.
• Willingness to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Citizenship and Clearance

• U.S. Citizen
• Must pass a Tier 1 background check.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of protected categories. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please request accommodation.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is comprised of Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses, including Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC. For additional information, please visit