Data Management, Analysis and Implementation Specialist

Cherokee Federal • Silver Spring, MD

20d

About The Position

The Data Management & Implementation Specialist supports the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division (AFHSD) Global Emerging Infections Surveillance (GEIS) Branch in coordinating public health infectious disease surveillance data collection, management, analysis, and visualization activities across the Department of Defense. The role contributes to early detection, prevention, and response to infectious disease threats of military relevance and works with GEIS partners and government stakeholders.

The specialist supports surveillance data standardization, data integration, implementation and use of the DHIS2 platform, development of data pipelines and project plans, and production of reports and other analytical information products. The position also provides technical support and training to clients and partners, supports requests for information, and assists the GEIS Program Manager with program documents and deliverables. It requires U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency documentation under the contract, and an active Secret clearance.

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 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.
• Action-oriented approach and demonstrated commitment to quality results and project outcomes.
• Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Must be a U.S. citizen; the contract description also states that U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents must provide qualifying documentation.
• Must have an active Secret clearance.
• Must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.
• Position involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, with occasional standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Professional, Associate, or Specialty AWS certifications.
• 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 in addition to the position's stated active clearance requirement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate curated data insights into strategic actions and embed analytical 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 various 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 implementation of the DHIS2 platform 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 to support data aggregation and downstream analyses.
• Develop project plans for data ingestion streams, including tasks and milestones for timely DHIS2 instance implementation.
• Educate clients on DHIS2 and customized system features.
• Work with BAO Systems DHIS2 experts to support software management, maintenance, monitoring, supportive supervision, timely 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 other timely information products based on GEIS-funded surveillance activities.
• Provide data-driven information products and analytical support to DoD leaders and other stakeholders in support of Force Health Protection.
• Provide programmatic support to the GEIS Program Manager, including reviewing and revising documents, reports, and other 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.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
• Professional development, training, and certification support.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level