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 . DESCRIPTION OF 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 ability of the unit 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. REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or other similar master’s level degree and a strong knowledge of epidemiology, biostatistics and public health. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Must be current in Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training or be able to complete HIPAA training within one month of employment. Expertise in utilizing surveillance systems and be capable of learning and utilizing a variety of health surveillance systems (i.e. AFDRSi, ESSENCE, DOEHRS-HC, EIDS M2, SADR, ASIMS). Possess the expertise of utilizing electronic medical record and laboratory data systems in order to utilize the Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA), Military Health Systems Genesis (MHS Genesis) and Health Level 7 (HL7). Possess advanced analytical skills in public health/epidemiology and epidemiological study design and execution. Experience with descriptive statistics, measures of association, determining statistical significance, and modeling of data. Be proficient in Microsoft Office, SAS, SAS Enterprise Guide and at least some knowledge of R and/or STATA. Possess expertise and capability to create research protocols for prioritized research areas and submit these protocols to the appropriate institutional review board (IRB). Possess expertise in using descriptive statistics, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat. Be current in Scientific and Technical Information (STINFO) training and Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) or be able to complete training within one month of employment. Possess expertise and capability to utilize USAFSAM/PHR data repositories. Prior Military experience. Must be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE U.S. Citizen Must pass a Tier 1 background check. Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. 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