Wastewater Epidemiology Portfolio Lead — Secret Clearance

Cherokee Federal; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Portfolio Manager/Epidemiologist to support GEIS wastewater-based biosurveillance efforts and environmental surveillance initiatives. You will coordinate portfolio activities, track milestones, and collaborate with domestic and international partners to advance infectious disease surveillance.

The role requires a Master’s in Public Health with 3–5 years of public health or DoD-facing project experience, strong data analysis skills (ArcGIS/Tableau), and the ability

Qualifications

• Master's degree (MPH, MSPH, MSc, or related) with 3–5 years of public health experience.
• Project and portfolio management experience; DoD client experience preferred.
• Experience with environmental surveillance laboratory methods is essential.
• Proficiency in analytic and visualization tools (ArcGIS or Tableau).
• Strong organizational skills and an eye for detail in reviewing complex data.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to lead data-driven projects and adapt to evolving program needs.
• Collaborative mindset suitable for a fast-paced team environment.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate portfolio elements: proposals, budgets, progress reviews, and monthly data briefings.
• Provide programmatic support for wastewater-based surveillance efforts.
• Assist Science Advisor in expanding environmental and wastewater surveillance.
• Develop or update reference materials for wastewater activities.
• Monitor GEIS-funded activities and ensure milestones and quality.
• Collaborate with domestic and international partners to meet project goals.

Skills

ArcGIS

Tableau

Epidemiology

Public health

Project management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Public Health

Tools

Tableau

ArcGIS

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Portfolio Manager/Epidemiologist to support GEIS wastewater-based biosurveillance efforts and environmental surveillance initiatives. You will coordinate portfolio activities, track milestones, and collaborate with domestic and international partners to advance infectious disease surveillance.

The role requires a Master’s in Public Health with 3–5 years of public health or DoD-facing project experience, strong data analysis skills (ArcGIS/Tableau), and the ability