Data Management, Analysis and Implementation Specialist

Cherokee Federal•Silver Spring, MD

20d

About The Position

The Data Management & Implementation Specialist will support the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division (AFHSD) Global Emerging Infections Surveillance (GEIS) Branch in coordinating infectious disease surveillance data collection, management, analysis, and visualization across the Department of Defense. The role supports early detection, prevention, and response to infectious disease threats of military relevance and provides data-driven information products and analytical support to DoD leaders and other stakeholders in support of Force Health Protection. The specialist will support standardization of public health surveillance data across GEIS Focus Areas and initiatives, apply data science and epidemiologic methods to information from multiple sources, and help integrate data with the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office. The position also supports implementation of DHIS2 across GEIS laboratory partners, including defining data requirements, developing data ingestion plans, automating downloads, training clients, and coordinating technical support. The role includes communicating with U.S. and overseas partners about their data processes; assisting with Requests for Information; preparing surveillance reports, publications, presentations, talking points, and other information products; and providing programmatic support to the GEIS Program Manager. The position requires U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency documentation and an active Secret clearance. Work is primarily in a climate-controlled environment and involves prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Information Science, Health Science, or a related field.
At least 2 years of practical experience in data management, data science, and/or data analysis.
Proficiency in programming and data analysis languages, particularly R and SQL.
At least 1 year of experience developing Tableau dashboards.
Ability to communicate complex data, analytical findings, and technical systems clearly and concisely to non-subject matter experts.
Experience training external clients on the implementation and use of new software systems.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software systems, technologies, and data platforms.
Demonstrated experience supporting Federal clients, particularly the Department of Defense.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse, multicultural, and multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback and seek guidance when appropriate.
Action-oriented approach and commitment to quality results and project outcomes.
Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and provide documentation to qualify; the posting also states that the applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active Secret clearance.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally need to stand or move about the office for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Professional, Associate, or Specialty AWS Certifications may be considered.
Knowledge of DHIS2, MAVEN Smart Systems, or the DoD War Data Platform.
Experience with Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, including development of Large Language Models.
Knowledge of Amazon Redshift and Amazon S3 environments.
Active Secret clearance is listed as preferred; applicants selected for positions requiring clearance will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate curated data insights into strategic actions and embed findings in business processes and decision-making.
Support GEIS Program Office public health surveillance data standardization across four Focus Areas and initiatives.
Apply data science and epidemiologic principles and techniques to analyze data from varied sources and public health topic areas.
Serve as a liaison and subject matter expert between the GEIS Program Office and the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office to accelerate data integration.
Support DHIS2 implementation across the GEIS Network of laboratory partners.
Work with GEIS partners to establish minimum data element requirements and infrastructure for new data streams.
Automate data download pipelines from DHIS2 for data aggregation and downstream analyses.
Develop project plans for each data ingestion stream, including implementation tasks and milestones for DHIS2 instances.
Educate clients on DHIS2 and customized system features.
Coordinate with BAO Systems DHIS2 experts to provide software management, maintenance, monitoring, supportive supervision, feedback, troubleshooting, and on-the-job training.
Assist in coordinating responses to Requests for Information, including providing relevant data to GEIS staff for analysis.
Communicate with U.S. and overseas GEIS partner organizations to understand data collection, management, analysis, and reporting processes.
Support routine surveillance reports, publications, presentations, talking points, and timely information products based on GEIS-funded surveillance activities.
Provide data-driven information products and analytical support to DoD leaders and stakeholders in support of Force Health Protection.
Provide programmatic support to the GEIS Program Manager, including reviewing and revising documents, reports, and deliverables.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match.
Paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage.
Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
Professional development, training, and certification support.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection benefits.
Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), among other possible benefits.