Public Health Surveillance & Epidemiology Analyst

DRT Strategies; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DRT Strategies, in Atlanta, GA, seeks an Epidemiologist & Surveillance Analyst to support epidemiologic and surveillance activities with a focus on event-based surveillance and public health intelligence. The role involves detecting and communicating emerging threats to inform response efforts.

The incumbent will analyze diverse information sources, monitor signals, and apply methods to evaluate risks and provide timely intelligence for public health decisions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in epidemiology or public health surveillance.
• Familiarity with case definitions and outbreak investigation principles.
• Experience reviewing and summarizing information from multiple sources.
• Proficient with data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, R, SAS, Python).
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programmatic, epidemiologic, and surveillance activities.
• Identify and assess emerging public health threats through diverse information sources.
• Provide scientific consultation and prepare analytic reports for decision-makers.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of event-based surveillance programs.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Excel

R

SAS

Python

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Master’s degree in epidemiology or related field

Job description

DRT Strategies, in Atlanta, GA, seeks an Epidemiologist & Surveillance Analyst to support epidemiologic and surveillance activities with a focus on event-based surveillance and public health intelligence. The role involves detecting and communicating emerging threats to inform response efforts.

The incumbent will analyze diverse information sources, monitor signals, and apply methods to evaluate risks and provide timely intelligence for public health decisions.