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General Dynamics Corporation
Epidemiologist (SAS)
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What they do
An Epidemiologist collects information and investigates diseases, infections or other health problems that appear in a community. Analyzes data gathered from surveys, interviews, observations or samples, and reports findings. May direct studies of public health problems and advise on ways to prevent or treat problems or reduce risks.
$89,912 / year median in Maryland
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Epidemiologist (SAS)
Responsibilities for this
PositionLocation:
USA MD Silver SpringFull Part/Time:
Full timeJob Req:
RQ224665Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
NoneClearance Level Must Be Able toObtain:
SecretPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
Healthcare ServicesJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Data Analysis, Epidemiology, Public Health Surveillance, SASCertifications:
NoneExperience:
2 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an Epidemiologist supporting the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division (AFHSD). GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an Epidemiologist our work depends on taking pride in providing our clients with the data, they need to make important decisions that impact the world around us. You will be engaged in the analysis of very large datasets to estimate the incidence and prevalence of disease and injury in military populations.HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Collaborate with a team of contractor, government, and military public health professionals on health surveillance efforts
- Conduct descriptive and complex epidemiologic and statistical analyses on acute and chronic disease and injury data sets in SAS
- Support the dissemination of the results of surveillance efforts and other studies via technical reports, briefings, presentations, and manuscripts
- Incorporate feedback on the accuracy and efficiency of your SAS code from senior epidemiologists and use it to improve your own SAS coding for specific projects
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Education:
Master's Degree in epidemiology, biostatistics or public health (or related field)Required Experience:
2+ years of related experience in health surveillance and/or applied epidemiologyRequired Technical Skills:
Demonstrated experience in health data analyses using SAS; Experience in using Microsoft Office software (MS Outlook; MS Word; MS Excel; and MS PowerPoint)- Attributes for
Success:
Team player who collaborates well with other professionals; Must have good written and verbal communication skillsPreferred Skills:
Prefer candidates to have secret clearance orNACLC-T3
; Ability to work with large datasetsLocation:
Work 3 days onsite in the DC area - remote for the remainder of the weekTravel:
No travel required- US Citizenship Required