Public Health Epidemiologist
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Is it your calling to serve our military and their families? Avosys is seeking a Public Health Epidemiologist to provide services toUnited States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
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TITLE: Public Health Epidemiologist
LOCATION: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
HOURS:
- Monday through Friday
- Standard hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Maximum 40 hours per week
- Occasional after-hours support as needed
SUMMARY:
Job Title: Public Health Epidemiologist
Department: United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) - Department of Aerospace Medicine (FE)
Division: Aerospace Medicine Studies and Analysis Division (FES)
Branch: Aerospace Medicine Studies and Analysis Support Branch (FESS)
Reports To: Operational Consultation Support Team Lead
FLSA Status: TBD
Employment Type: Full-Time | W-2
Contract Overview
The Public Health Epidemiologist supports the Aerospace Medicine Studies and Analysis Support Branch (FESS) by providing epidemiological expertise, operational consultation, scientific research support, health surveillance analysis, and advanced data analytics. This role supports studies designed to improve human performance, operational readiness, force health protection, and aerospace medicine programs across the United States Air Force.
Position Summary
The Public Health Epidemiologist collaborates with multidisciplinary research teams to design studies, analyze healthcare and operational data, conduct epidemiological investigations, prepare scientific publications, and provide technical consultation supporting aerospace medicine research initiatives. This position plays an important role in identifying operational health trends, improving force readiness, and supporting evidence-based decision-making throughout the Air Force.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in public health, epidemiology, community health, aerospace medicine, or a related healthcare environment.
- Strong knowledge of epidemiological principles, research methodologies, and public health practices.
- Experience designing, administering, and analyzing surveys and questionnaires for research or occupational health initiatives.
- Experience conducting epidemiological analyses using health surveillance data, electronic health records, military personnel data, or operational datasets.
- Experience evaluating health risks, readiness, duty limitations, and operational health outcomes.
- Experience using or the ability to quickly learn analytical tools such as:
- Tableau
- Python
- R
- SAS Viya
- Qualtrics
- Envision
- Strong technical writing skills, including preparation of:
- Scientific literature reviews
- Technical reports
- White papers
- Research publications
- Manuscripts
- Memorandums
- Presentations
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior military service.
- Experience supporting military healthcare or research organizations.
- Aerospace medicine experience.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, or Federal Government programs.
- Experience supporting operational health surveillance or human performance research.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide epidemiological expertise supporting operational consultation activities and aerospace medicine research initiatives.
- Design, develop, and conduct epidemiological studies supporting force health protection and operational readiness.
- Analyze health surveillance data, medical records, military personnel data, and operational datasets to identify trends affecting Air Force personnel.
- Support scientific investigations involving operational health issues, human performance, and aerospace medicine.
- Collect, validate, and manage data from approved government databases.
- Apply qualitative and quantitative analytical methods to evaluate program effectiveness and operational outcomes.
- Prepare technical reports, scientific manuscripts, white papers, memorandums, executive briefings, presentations, posters, and peer-reviewed publications.
- Conduct scientific literature reviews and support the development of study protocols, research proposals, and analytical methodologies.
- Assist with research planning, data collection, monitoring activities, and program analysis.
- Collaborate with military researchers, epidemiologists, clinicians, engineers, statisticians, and operational subject matter experts.
- Participate in professional meetings, conferences, and collaborative research initiatives with government, academic, and civilian organizations.
- Support studies and analysis projects across the 711th Human Performance Wing and USAFSAM research portfolio.
- Assist in communicating research findings and operational recommendations to military leadership and other stakeholders.
Work Location
Primary duty location:
- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
- Dayton, Ohio
Security Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Must successfully complete a Tier 1 (SF-85) Background Investigation.
- Must comply with Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, OPSEC, and confidentiality requirements.
- Ability to safeguard sensitive government information.
Work Environment
- Monday through Friday
- Standard hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (40-hour work week)
- Office and research laboratory environment.
- Collaborative work with military, civilian, academic, and healthcare professionals.
- Standard Monday through Friday work schedule with occasional flexibility based on operational requirements.
- On-site position located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Additional Requirements
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, initiative, and organizational effectiveness.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive government and research information.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously.
- Excellent customer service and collaboration skills.
Performance Standards
Personnel performance will be evaluated based on:
- Attendance and reliability.
- Timely completion of assigned studies and analytical projects.
- Accuracy and quality of epidemiological analyses and scientific reports.
- Customer service responsiveness.
- Compliance with security and operational requirements.
- Workforce stability.
- Maintenance of required qualifications and professional competencies.
Travel
- Occasional travel may be required to support meetings, conferences, professional presentations, and mission-related activities.
Clearance Level
- Clearance Required: None
- Position Designation: Unclassified Position of Trust
- Background Investigation: Tier 1 (T1) / SF-85 required prior to onboarding
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain access to Department of Defense systems and facilities.
Job responsibilities are subject to change to meet Military Treatment Facility requirements. Additional immunization record, security and background check requirements are also considered as qualifying criteria.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional duties as necessary to meet business needs. Employees are expected to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with all company policies and applicable regulations.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
Reference Code: N/A
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio
Industry: Government Contracting
Shift: Monday through Friday - Standard hours: 07:30 - 16:30
Travel: Occasional travel may be required to support meetings, conferences, professional presentations, and mission-related activities.
Salary: Based on Experience
Telework: No
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [click to reveal phone number] or [click to reveal email address] for assistance.