Epidemiology​/Surveillance Data Scientist Lead

** Job Family**  **:*
* Data Science & Analysis

** Travel Required**  **:*
* Up to 10%

** Clearance Required**  **:*
* Ability to Obtain Public Trust

** What You Will Do**  **:*
* Guidehouse is seeking an Epidemiology/Surveillance Lead to provide scientific leadership and strategic oversight for surveillance, epidemiology, analytics, and public health data modernization programs. This individual will lead multidisciplinary teams delivering high-impact public health data products, advanced analytic solutions, and surveillance capabilities that support population health decision making.

** What You Will Do*
* + Serve as the lead epidemiology and surveillance subject matter expert across complex public health analytics and data initiatives.

+ Lead surveillance strategy, epidemiologic methodology, data interpretation, and scientific quality assurance activities.

+ Oversee development of surveillance datasets, analytic products, dashboards, reports, and dissemination materials.

+ Guide advanced epidemiologic analyses, statistical modeling, trend analysis, population health measurement, and evaluation methodologies.

+ Lead quality assurance reviews of data, methods, findings, and deliverables to ensure scientific rigor and reproducibility.

+ Advise clients and stakeholders on surveillance strategy, emerging public health issues, data modernization approaches, and analytic best practices.

+ Direct multidisciplinary teams of epidemiologists, analysts, data scientists, statisticians, and informaticists.

+ Translate complex analytical findings into strategic recommendations for executive leadership and decision makers.

+ Support modernization of surveillance and analytic environments through automation, advanced analytics, cloud technologies, and AI-enabled capabilities.

+ Lead scientific dissemination activities including publications, conference presentations, technical reviews, and stakeholder briefings.

+ Support business development, solution development, and thought leadership initiatives within Guidehouse's Health AI/Data practice.

+ Role contingent upon contract award

** What You Will Need**  **:*
* + Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. and must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST

+ MPH, MS, DrPH, or PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Health Data Science, or related field.

+ TEN (10) or more years of professional experience in epidemiology, surveillance, public health analytics, research, or health data science.

+ Experience leading large-scale surveillance or epidemiology programs and multidisciplinary teams.

+ Experience in epidemiologic methods, public health surveillance, statistical analysis, and interpretation of complex health datasets.

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Experience with SAS, R, Python, SQL, or equivalent analytical platforms.

** What Would Be Nice To Have**  **:*
* + Doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or related field.

+ Experience leading client-facing initiatives and providing executive-level recommendations.

+ Proven ability to manage multiple work streams and mentor technical staff.

+ Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.

+ Experience leading national, multistate, or enterprise surveillance initiatives.

+ Experience leading projects on HIV surveillance processes and data

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Experience with advanced analytics, machine learning, AI, or predictive modeling applications.

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Experience with cloud-native public health analytics environments including Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, or Palantir Foundry.

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Experience with public health informatics, interoperability standards, or data modernization initiatives.

+ Experience supporting outbreak response, disease surveillance, or population health management programs.

+ Established record of scientific publication, conference presentations, and thought leadership.

+ Prior consulting experience leading complex federal or public-sector engagements.

The annual salary range for this position is $92,000.00-$.  Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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* What We Offer:

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* Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

+ Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

+ Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

+ Parental Leave

+ 401(k) Retirement Plan

+ Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

+ Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

+ Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

+ Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

+ Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

+ Employee Referral Program

+ Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

+  annual membership

+ Employee Assistance…