Cancer Epidemiologist

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS) , Division of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for a Cancer Epidemiologist within the Office of Health Informatics (OHI).

This position offers the option to work remotely up to 4 days per week and is headquartered in the 201 E. Washington Ave. office in downtown Madison. This schedule may vary based on training or operational need.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package , including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time ; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
• T op rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Position Summary

As the Cancer Epidemiologist, you will apply expert knowledge of population-based cancer data and research methods, complex data analysis, and public health objectives to the Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System (WCRS), a public health surveillance tool. This position will lead in the development of scientific measures and reports in the areas of cancer burden and health disparities and inequities. Responsibilities include:

• Representing the Wisconsin cancer registry within the state and nationally.
• Monitoring and directing the work of WCRS data collection for adherence to National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) requirements.
• Contributing to the annual grant application to CDC.
• Developing and writing scientific reports using WCRS and other cancer-related data.
• Providing consultation to other DHS epidemiologists, research scientists, and others on cancer statistics and analyses.
• Providing expertise on projects that cross divisions.
• Collaborating on activities, programs, policies, and publications in these areas with internal and external partners.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $41.00 to $45.00 per hour (approximately $85,200 to $93,600 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as an Epidemiologist - Advanced and is in pay schedule and range 11/03.

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience with public health epidemiology and program evaluation.
• Experience using databases and statistical software packages (e.g., MS Excel, MS Access, SAS, Arc-GIS, Tableau, etc.) to collect, manage, analyze, visualize, or interpret data, as well as to assess data quality.
• Experience developing and writing scientific reports on health disparities and inequities using health-related data.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience with public health epidemiology or program evaluation related to population-based cancer data and research.
• Experience designing and conducting analyses of cancer data sets using SEER*Stat or other cancer statistical software packages.
• Experience using statistical methods to analyze cancer data (e.g., relative survival, period survival, regression analysis of trends, limited duration prevalence, etc.).

Your letter of qualifications is limited to one (1) page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here .

How To Apply

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DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here .

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 05/13/26 at 11:59 PM. Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.