Epidemiologist 2

Taleo; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Telework Eligibility

Job summary

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) in Helena is seeking an Epidemiologist 2 to oversee surveillance systems, ensure data quality, and provide analytical support for infectious disease prevention. You will manage partner onboarding, data reporting, and system maintenance to strengthen early detection.

The role requires a master’s degree in a related field and at least three years of epidemiology experience, with SAS or R proficiency and data visualization skills

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in epidemiology, statistics, informatics, data science, or a closely related field.
• Three years of job-related experience in epidemiology.
• Proficiency in SAS or R for data analysis.
• Ability to manipulate, clean, and analyze large datasets.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, quality, and performance of two core public health surveillance systems.
• Onboard partners, maintain systems, and manage data quality.
• Conduct surveillance analyses and prepare actionable reports for infectious disease threats.
• Provide epidemiologic stewardship of wastewater and syndromic surveillance programs.

Skills

SAS

R

Data manipulation

Communication

Technical reports

Data visualization

Education

Master’s degree in epidemiology, statistics, informatics, data science, or a closely related field

Three years of job-related experience in epidemiology

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Description - Epidemiologist 2 (37473) (26142330)

Position Title:

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Public Health and Safety Division in Helena.

This position oversees the operation, quality, and performance of two core public health surveillance systems to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable data that supports effective prevention and control activities. This position provides epidemiologic stewardship of the state’s wastewater surveillance and syndromic surveillance programs, ensuring each system functions efficiently and reliably. Responsibilities include partner onboarding, system maintenance, high-quality data management, surveillance analysis, and actionable data reporting that collectively strengthen early detection and situational awareness for infectious diseases and other public health threats in Montana.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Skill in programming in Statistical Analysis System (SAS) or R statistical software.
• Ability to manipulate, clean, and analyze large, complex environmental and clinical datasets.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences.
• Skill in writing technical reports or grants.
• Master’s degree in epidemiology, statistics, informatics, data science, or a closely related degree.
• Three years of job-related experience in epidemiology.
• Experience in managing electronic data exchange is preferred.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of Montana.Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $37.24 - 37.24 Hourly

Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Primary Location

Helena Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date

Sep 15, 2026, 8:07:46 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Ongoing

Contact Name : Jenny Fowler | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone] Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.