Epidemiologist

Bestica; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Days PTO

11 Federal Holidays

Amazing work environment

Job summary

Bestica seeks a highly skilled epidemiologist/public health data specialist to join the 711 HPW team in Dayton, OH. You will integrate diverse health data sources, build decision support tools, and design dashboards that translate complex epidemiology into actionable intelligence for leaders.

Proficiency with AFDRSi/ESSENCE, HL7, and EMR systems is essential, along with strong statistical and IRB experience.

Qualifications

• The position requires a Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or similar and strong knowledge of epidemiology and public health.
• Contractor personnel must remain HIPAA trained or complete training within one month of employment.
• Experience with health surveillance systems including AFDRSi, ESSENCE, DOEHRS‑HC, EIDS M2, SADR/SIDR, ASIMS.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems such as AHLTA and MHS Genesis; HL7 knowledge.
• Proficiency in MS Office, SAS, SAS EG; knowledge of R and/or STATA.
• Ability to develop research protocols and submit to IRB; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and harmonize public health data from disparate systems to enable MDC2 capabilities.
• Develop and maintain decision support systems to drive evidence-based public health decisions.
• Design dashboards and heads-up displays translating PH data into actionable intel for commanders.
• Document code and macros to ensure reproducibility and compliance with standards.
• Align KM outcomes with operational mission requirements and metrics.
• Support KM CoE and assist in identifying PH research and surveillance needs.

Skills

Public Health knowledge

Epidemiology expertise

Biostatistics proficiency

HIPAA training

Surveillance systems

EMR data systems

R and/or STATA

SAS and SAS Enterprise Guide

MS Office proficiency

IRB knowledge

Data modeling

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Public Health/Epidemiology/Biostatistics

Tools

AFDRSi

ESSENCE

AHLTA/MHS Genesis

HL7

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 711 HPW USAF SAM General – Dayton, OH 45433

Job Shift: Day

Introduction

The 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW), headquartered at Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, is the first human‑centric warfare wing to consolidate human performance research, education and consultation under a single organization. Established under the Air Force Research Laboratory, the 711 HPW is comprised of the Airman Systems Directorate (RH) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM). The Wing delivers unparalleled capability to the Air Force through a combination of world class infrastructure and expertise of its diverse workforce of military, civilian and contractor personnel encompassing 75 occupational specialties including science and engineering, occupational health and safety, medical professions, technicians, educators, and business operations and support.

Benefits

• 10 Days PTO
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Amazing work environment

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Qualifications

• Possess a Master’s Degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or other similar master’s level degree as approved by USAFSAM/PHR and strong knowledge of epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health. Contractor personnel shall be current in HIPAA training or be able to complete HIPAA training within one month of employment to be able to access and process identified medical data.
• Possess expertise in utilizing surveillance systems and be capable of learning and utilizing the following health surveillance systems: Air Force Disease Reporting Surveillance internet (AFDRSi), Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community‑based Epidemics (ESSENCE), Air Force Mortality Registry, Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System – Hearing Conservation (DOEHRS‑HC), the Executive Information Decision and Support Data Mart (EIDS M2), Standard Ambulatory Disease Registry (SADR), Standard Inpatient Disease Registry (SIDR), and Aeromedical Services Information Management System (ASIMS).
• Possess the expertise of utilizing electronic medical record and laboratory data systems such as AHLTA, MHS Genesis and Health Level7 (HL7).
• Possess the expertise and capability to utilize Microsoft Office, SAS, SAS Enterprise Guide and at least knowledgeable with using R and/or STATA.
• Possess the expertise and capability to utilize USAFSAM/PHR data repositories.
• Possess advanced analytical skills in public health/epidemiology and epidemiological study design and execution. Shall have experience and knowledge of descriptive statistics, measures of association, determining statistical significance, and modeling of data.
• Possess the expertise and capability to create research protocols for prioritized research areas and submit these protocols to the appropriate institutional review board (IRB).
• Possess expertise in using descriptive statistics, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Be current in Scientific and Technical Information (STINFO) training and Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) or be able to complete training within one month of employment.
• The contractor shall possess a Non‑Disclosure Agreement in place with their company and the company must provide a copy to the Program Manager of this effort.

Tasks

• Integrate and harmonize PH 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 ASIMS, DOEHRS (all modules), CarePoint, GENESIS, AFDRSi, ESSENCE, AFSAS, DHASAS, and HPWS.
• Establish the relationship of available data across these systems to existing data sets, map data elements, and create a comprehensive PH Knowledge Management data dictionary.
• Develop and maintain Decision Support Systems (DSS) to drive courses of action and evidence‑based public health decisions.
• Design and implement interactive dashboards and heads‑up displays that translate complex PH data into actionable intelligence for commanders and public health teams at all echelons.
• Document computer code and macros used for DSS products to ensure government personnel can access, review, and reproduce reports in accordance with USAFSAM programming standards.
• Align KM CoE outcomes with operational mission requirements and "So What?" 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 PH research and surveillance areas that impact AFMEDCOM and DHA mission priorities.
• Support the PH, Occupational Epidemiology (OE), and Federated Epidemiology (FE) C3 Team in providing real‑time consultation and bio‑surveillance enhancement.
• Assist and advise military team leaders on using KM 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 IT staff to ensure the integrity and timeliness of information needed for integrated air, space, and cyberspace operations.
• Develop and deliver KM‑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 KM CoE findings at professional forums and military meetings.
• Assist in granting and managing access to authorized users for the integrated surveillance applications and ensure all maintained data is current, accurate, and accessible for planning purposes.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

Bestica is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.