EPIDEMIOLOGIST 2 - 10062026-81353

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 6,600 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee seeks an Epidemiologist 2 to lead the STI surveillance program within CEDEP, overseeing automated surveillance tools and data quality across systems. You will supervise staff, collaborate with partners, and drive modernization to improve public health actions.

You will design workflows using SAS, R, and SQL, validate data, and prepare reports for CDC submissions while mentoring team members and ensuring timely data dissemination.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in epidemiology or related field is required.
• MD/DO/DVM/public health or related doctorate with epi experience may qualify.
• Master's in epi/public health/biostatistics with 4+ years epi experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and improvement of automated surveillance processes and informatics solutions.
• Design and maintain automated workflows for case identification, matching, deduplication and reporting.
• Oversee data quality within multiple surveillance systems and CDC compliance.
• Develop documentation and SOPs for modernization efforts.
• Produce routine and ad hoc STI surveillance reports for program operations and grant reporting.
• Coordinate data submission to CDC and respond to data quality feedback.
• Conduct advanced epidemiologic analyses to identify trends and disparities.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to improve surveillance systems.
• Represent STI Surveillance in internal/external workgroups.
• Mentor staff in epidemiologic methods and data quality.

Skills

Active Learning

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Mathematics

Reading Comprehension

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Education

Doctorate in Epidemiology

Doctorate in Medicine / MD or DO

Master's in Epidemiology / Public Health / Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

SQL

PRISM

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 10/26/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $6,610.00 - $10,467.00 Salary (Annually) $79,320.00 - $125,604.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Health

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate's degree in epidemiology.

OR

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate's degree in medicine (MD), osteopathic medicine (DO), veterinarian medicine (DVM) public health, biostatistics, statistics, health informatics health sciences, biomedical sciences or environmental sciences with experience equivalent to two years' work experience in epidemiology.

Substitution of Education for Experience:

Additional graduate coursework in public health or an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

OR

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, or health informatics with experience equivalent to four year's work experience in epidemiology.

Substitution of Education for Experience:

Additional studies with an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

OR

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in health science, biomedical science or environmental science with experience equivalent to six year's work experience in epidemiology.

Substitution of Education for Experience:

Additional studies with an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

Overview

The Epidemiologist 2 serves as a mid-level epidemiologist within the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Program within the Communicable and Environmental Disease and Emergency Preparedness Division (CEDEP), and provides leadership for surveillance modernization, data automation, advanced analytics, and quality improvement initiatives. This position leads the development and maintenance of automated surveillance tools (for instance, Syphilis Record Search Algorithm) and analytic processes that improve the quality, completeness, timeliness, and efficiency of STI surveillance activities. The position oversees surveillance data quality across multiple surveillance systems, supports National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS)-based workflows within the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System Base System (NBS), assists with legacy data management in PRISM, and ensures accurate and timely submission of surveillance data to the CDC. The Epidemiologist 2 supervises epidemiology staff, collaborates with informatics and program partners, and leads initiatives that strengthen statewide STI surveillance and support data-driven public health action.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance and continuous improvement of automated surveillance processes (for instance, Syphilis Record Search Algorithm) and informatics solutions that support statewide STI surveillance.
• Design and maintain automated workflows for case identification, record matching, deduplication, surveillance quality assurance, and reporting using SAS, R, SQL, and other analytical tools.
• Oversee surveillance data quality activities within NBS and legacy surveillance system (PRISM), ensuring data completeness, accuracy, and adherence to CDC surveillance standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation, quality assurance procedures, and standard operating procedures that support sustainable surveillance modernization efforts.
• Lead the preparation, analysis, validation, and dissemination of routine and ad hoc STI surveillance reports supporting program operations, grant reporting, and public health decision-making.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of surveillance data to CDC through SAMS and other required reporting mechanisms. Coordinate surveillance data closeout activities, respond to CDC data quality feedback, investigate discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and verify compliance with national surveillance reporting requirements.
• Conduct advanced epidemiologic analyses to identify disease trends, outbreaks, disparities, and emerging public health concerns. Develop performance measures and data visualization products that improve surveillance monitoring and facilitate communication with leadership, regional programs, and external partners.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including regional and local health departments, Disease Intervention Specialists, clinical partners, epidemiologists, informatics teams, CDC, CSTE, and other public health partners, to support surveillance activities and improve surveillance systems and reporting processes.
• Represent the STI Surveillance program in internal and external workgroups related to surveillance modernization, NBS implementation, electronic case reporting, data quality, and CDC surveillance initiatives.
• Evaluate surveillance workflows, identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, develop innovative solutions that increase efficiency and data quality, and lead projects that strengthen statewide STI surveillance capacity.
• Provide direct supervision and technical guidance to at least one STI Epidemiologist 1 staff supporting surveillance, automation, and data quality activities.
• Review analytical products, monitor workload and priorities, provide technical assistance on surveillance workflows and NBS processes, and mentor staff in epidemiologic methods, data management, and quality improvement.
• Promote consistency, accountability, and continuous professional development within the surveillance team.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Manages Complexity
• Instills Trust
• Communicates Effectively
• Tech Savvy
• Decision Quality
  

Knowledges

• Administration and Management
• Customer and Personal Service
• Epidemiology
• Physical Sciences
• Public Health
  

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Complex Problem Solving
• Mathematics
• Reading Comprehension
  

Abilities

• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Problem Sensitivity
• Speech Clarity
  

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Fax Machine, Printer, Scanner, Copy Machine
• Calculator
• Electronic Devices
  

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
  

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.