Public Health Technician / Epidemiologist

adventservices; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision care

401K matching

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Advent seeks an experienced Public Health Technician / Epidemiologist to support epidemiological analyses for USAFSAM’s Operational Consultation Support Team and Studies & Analysis Portfolio. You will design and conduct studies, manage health surveillance data, and produce routine and ad hoc reports to inform operational health decisions.

The role requires a Master’s in Public Health or related field, 5+ years in public health or aerospace/military settings, and strong communication for

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in public health, community health, or an aerospace medicine clinic with epidemiology focus.
• Minimum 5 years of epidemiology experience in healthcare or military environment.
• Experience designing, administering, and analyzing surveys for research or occupational health initiatives.
• Experience analyzing health surveillance data, medical/military records, and operational health studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide epidemiological expertise in support of USAFSAM Operational Consultation Support Team and Studies and Analysis Portfolio.
• Produce routine and ad hoc analytical reports for scientific studies and operational investigations.
• Design, conduct, and lead analyses of health surveillance data and military operational data to support health initiatives.
• Collect, manage, and analyze data from multiple authorized databases for epidemiological research.
• Collaborate with USAFSAM researchers and Air Force organizations to investigate operational health issues and develop recommendations.
• Prepare presentations, posters, and peer‑reviewed publications for scientific conferences.

Skills

Epidemiology

Data analysis

Survey design

Scientific writing

Communication

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Public Health or related discipline

Tools

Envision

Tableau

Python

R

SAS Viya

Qualtrics

Job description

A leader in supporting clients in technically demanding industries, Advent's capabilities and services promote innovation & empower our partners to manage risk, protect the information, and achieve organizational objectives. We are proud of our ability to support mission-critical systems in every phase of their lifecycle to ensure our nation’s forces can accomplish their mission.

Position: Public Health Technician / Epidemiologist

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, OH (On-site)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0730-1630. Travel may be required for authorized meetings, conferences, and mission-related activities.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Public Health or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in public health, community health, or an aerospace medicine clinic, with a strong background in epidemiology.
• Minimum 5 years of epidemiology experience in a healthcare or military environment.
• Experience designing, administering, and analyzing surveys and questionnaires for research or occupational health initiatives.
• Experience designing, conducting, and leading data analyses involving health surveillance data, health records, military records, and operational health studies.
• Ability to use or quickly learn analytical tools such as Envision, Tableau, Python, R, SAS Viya, and Qualtrics.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills, including preparation of scientific reports, publications, white papers, presentations, and literature reviews.
• Ability to obtain required database access and manage sensitive research data.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to provide a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to the start of performance.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Prior military experience or experience working in a military research environment.

Responsibilities:

Provide epidemiological expertise in support of the USAFSAM Operational Consultation Support Team and the Studies and Analysis Portfolio.

Produce routine and ad hoc analytical reports while supporting scientific studies, research protocols, and operational investigations.

Design, conduct, and lead analyses of health surveillance data, medical records, and military operational data to support human performance and operational health initiatives.

Collect, manage, and analyze data from multiple authorized databases to support epidemiological research and operational studies.

Collaborate with USAFSAM researchers, MAJCOM personnel, and Air Force organizations to investigate operational health issues and develop evidence-based recommendations.

Support scientific conferences by preparing presentations, posters, and peer-reviewed publications.

Obtain and maintain required data access permissions for research activities.

Perform research support activities, including data collection, program analysis, monitoring, and preparation of technical reports and summaries.

Apply qualitative and quantitative analytical methods to evaluate program effectiveness and cost-benefit outcomes.

Draft and edit study protocols, research proposals, manuscripts, scientific abstracts, presentations, and technical reports.

Present study findings and support knowledge transfer through briefings, meetings, and collaboration with government, academic, and civilian organizations.

Advent’s benefits program includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision care, matching 401K, vacation time, sick time, life insurance, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.

Advent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are not based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.