Epidemiologist - SAS

GDIT's Military Health Team is seeking a EPIDEMIOLOGIST in support of the NMCPHC, Navy and Marine Corps' Center for Public Health services. The NMCPHC provides leadership and expertise to ensure mission readiness through disease prevention and health promotion in support of the National Military Strategy.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• This role initiates and executes scientific research and/or development studies. Analyzes problems and applies theoretical techniques to develop solutions.

• Directly or indirectly responsible for the application of complex and advanced scientific theories, concepts, principles, and processes.

• Recognized within the company and the technical community as an authority in one or more scientific disciplines.

• Typically assists or publishes professional and scientific papers and patents.

• Develops advanced concepts, techniques, and standards.

• Develops new applications based on professional principles and theories.

• Works directly with senior personnel, program managers, and external organizations in the planning, oversight, execution, and evaluation of multiple complex technical and scientific solutions.

• Maintains a liaison role with staff and customers, and acts independently on issues within his/her field of expertise.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree and 5+ years experience initiating and executing scientific research and/or development studies required

• Advanced knowledge and expertise in the use of statistical programs such as Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) to evaluate epidemiological questions.

• Advanced knowledge of surveillance monitoring systems.

• Advanced knowledge of how to conduct comprehensive investigations to identify and characterize risk factors.

• Advanced knowledge of how to develop strategies to reduce injury and disease incidence or mitigate health risk, and to evaluate and recommend methods of control including preventive measures.

• US citizenship and ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance is required. Active Secret clearance strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD preferred
• Active Secret clearance strongly preferred.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU: 

• Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you  
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career 
• 401K with company match 
• Diverse, highly collaborative teams
• Professional development, education assistance, certification and training opportunities