Epidemiologist (KM

Position: Epidemiologist

Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Work Environment: Onsite

Clearance Required: Public Trust

Status: Contingent

Anticipated Salary Mid-Point: $130,000, negotiable based on experience

Knowesis is currently seeking an exceptional Epidemiologist to join our team and provide invaluable support to the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Public Health Directorate (USAFSAM/PHD), Knowledge Management (KM) Cell, 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW). This team consolidates human performance research, education, and consultation for the Air Force, integrating public health data across surveillance and clinical systems to drive evidence-based decisions.

To be eligible for this position, candidates must possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship, both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the position's security requirements.

• Integrate and harmonize public health 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 the Aeromedical Services Information Management System (ASIMS), Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System (DOEHRS, all modules), CarePoint, Military Health Systems Genesis (MHS Genesis), Air Force Disease Reporting Surveillance internet (AFDRSi), Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics (ESSENCE), Air Force Safety Automated System (AFSAS), Defense Health Agency Safety Automated System (DHASAS), and the Health Program Working System (HPWS).
• Establish the relationship of available data across these systems to existing data sets, map data elements, and create a comprehensive Public Health 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 public health data into actionable intelligence for Commanders and Public Health teams at all echelons.
• Document computer code and macros used for Decision Support System products to ensure government personnel can access, review, and reproduce reports in accordance with USAFSAM programming standards.
• Align Knowledge Management Center of Excellence (KM CoE) outcomes with operational mission requirements and mission-impact 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 public health research and surveillance areas that impact Air Force Medical Command (AFMEDCOM) and Defense Health Agency (DHA) mission priorities.
• Support the Public Health, 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 Knowledge Management 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 Knowledge Management-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 Knowledge Management Center of Excellence 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.
• Travel may be required to participate in customer business line related travel, including meetings and conferences, to fulfill mission goals, as authorized and coordinated through the Contracting Officer Representative.

• Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or other similar master's level degree as approved by USAFSAM/PHR, with strong knowledge of epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health.
• Must be current in Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training or be able to complete HIPAA training within one month of employment to access and…