Epidemiology/Surveillance Data Scientist Lead

Guidehouse; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Epidemiology/Surveillance Lead to provide scientific leadership for surveillance, analytics, and public health data modernization programs. This role will lead multidisciplinary teams delivering high-impact data products and analytic solutions that support population health decision making.

You will guide epidemiologic analyses, datasets, dashboards, and dissemination materials; translate findings for executive leadership; and advance cloud-native analytics and

Qualifications

• Must have advanced training in epidemiology or biostatistics.
• Experience leading large-scale surveillance programs.
• Experience with public health analytics and health data science.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership for surveillance, analytics, and data modernization programs.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering data products, dashboards, and dissemination materials.
• Oversee epidemiologic analyses, modeling, and interpretation of health datasets.

Skills

Epidemiology leadership

Public health analytics

Statistical modeling

SAS

R

Python

SQL

Data modernization

Education

MPH / MS / DrPH / PhD in Epidemiology or related

Tools

SAS

R

Python

SQL

Databricks

Snowflake

Azure

AWS

Job description

Job Family: Data Science & Analysis

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking an Epidemiology/Surveillance Lead to provide scientific leadership and strategic oversight for surveillance, epidemiology, analytics, and public health data modernization programs. This individual will lead multidisciplinary teams delivering high-impact public health data products, advanced analytic solutions, and surveillance capabilities that support population health decision making.

• Serve as the lead epidemiology and surveillance subject matter expert across complex public health analytics and data initiatives.
• Lead surveillance strategy, epidemiologic methodology, data interpretation, and scientific quality assurance activities.
• Oversee development of surveillance datasets, analytic products, dashboards, reports, and dissemination materials.
• Guide advanced epidemiologic analyses, statistical modeling, trend analysis, population health measurement, and evaluation methodologies.
• Lead quality assurance reviews of data, methods, findings, and deliverables to ensure scientific rigor and reproducibility.
• Advise clients and stakeholders on surveillance strategy, emerging public health issues, data modernization approaches, and analytic best practices.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams of epidemiologists, analysts, data scientists, statisticians, and informaticists.
• Translate complex analytical findings into strategic recommendations for executive leadership and decision makers.
• Support modernization of surveillance and analytic environments through automation, advanced analytics, cloud technologies, and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Lead scientific dissemination activities including publications, conference presentations, technical reviews, and stakeholder briefings.
• Support business development, solution development, and thought leadership initiatives within Guidehouse's Health AI/Data practice.
• Role contingent upon contract award

What You Will Need

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. and must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST
• MPH, MS, DrPH, or PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Health Data Science, or related field.
• TEN (10) or more years of professional experience in epidemiology, surveillance, public health analytics, research, or health data science.
• Experience leading large-scale surveillance or epidemiology programs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in epidemiologic methods, public health surveillance, statistical analysis, and interpretation of complex health datasets.
• Experience with SAS, R, Python, SQL, or equivalent analytical platforms.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or related field.
• Experience leading client-facing initiatives and providing executive-level recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and mentor technical staff.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience leading national, multistate, or enterprise surveillance initiatives.
• Experience leading projects on HIV surveillance processes and data
• Experience with advanced analytics, machine learning, AI, or predictive modeling applications.
• Experience with cloud-native public health analytics environments including Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, or Palantir Foundry.
• Experience with public health informatics, interoperability standards, or data modernization initiatives.
• Experience supporting outbreak response, disease surveillance, or population health management programs.
• Established record of scientific publication, conference presentations, and thought leadership.
• Prior consulting experience leading complex federal or public-sector engagements.

The annual salary range for this position is $92,000.00-$153,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.