Public Health Analyst/Epidemiologist

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is seeking an experienced public health analyst/epidemiologist to fulfill the National Center for Emerging Zoonotic and Respiratory (NCEZID) requirement for a self-motivated and detail-oriented public health analyst to provide effective and innovative data science solutions. Provides programmatic and scientific support to CDC subject matter experts and members of CDC. Identify and analyze public health issues and their impact on public policies or scientific studies or surveys. Analyze study or project implementation procedures for improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

Preparing manuscripts for publication including: conducting literature reviews and summarizing relevant information, reviewing analyzed data, writing methods and discussion sections. Preparing abstracts and other reports for on-line publication or presentation at scientific meetings Providing other epidemiological support to the surveillance branch as needed. Lead data analysis for data validation projects with external partners to evaluate and improve data quality. Lead data cleaning projects to improve the quality of the DHQP product. Present research papers, conference abstracts, and other publications. Provide outreach and education, and provide consultation and technical assistance to support healthcare-associated infection (HAI) prevention, surveillance, and response activities, and to meet NHSN data quality needs. Participate in epidemiological investigation, research, special projects and other technical assistance. Perform other analytical and data related duties, as needed.

Basic Qualifications

BS degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Biostatistics or Informatics and 4 - 6 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-4 years of prior relevant experience

Statistical programming experience using SAS, R, SQL or STATA. Must be able to work independently, with minimal direction.

Positions are contingent upon contract award and require the ability to pass a NACI security clearance.

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Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Covid Guidance

In order to enter Leidos facilities in the U.S. and to attend Leidos events outside our facilities, employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or maintain proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours of entry. In addition, we are receiving guidance from certain customers that onsite contractor personnel will need to be fully vaccinated to access customer facilities. If you are not vaccinated, please consider getting your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact your Talent Acquisition POC. 

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 44,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.