EPIDEMIOLOGIST WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for an Epidemiologist to support the 711th Human Performance Wing (HPW) located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) in Dayton, OH. Remote position. DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES : * Develop, retain and provide expertise in the Aero-Medical Waiver division's data processes to support interpretation and access to these databases. * Create, maintain, validate, operate and repair a data pipeline from the Aeromedical Waiver Division (AMWD) to a secure location in the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Application Virtualization Hosting environment (AVHE), ensuring data quality, promptness, accessibility, compliance, and security. * Assist in the development of investigation plans, assisting in determining what is feasible and appropriate for investigations based upon the quality and quantity of available data, and its accessibility. * Assist the AMWD in interpreting and accessing the data products produced by the Analysis of Waiver Risk Evidence (AWARE) team, including publications, dashboard products, and when feasible in compliance with HIPAA and data use agreements, data sets. * Assist in the drafting of written communication for internal and external purposes. * Participate and provide expert advice in interdisciplinary planning and analysis. * Acquire data access permissions necessary to perform stated tasks. * Use Air Force medical records systems and standards in performance of job duties. * Use all relevant data repositories as part of work, or which are generated in pursuit of work. * Collect data from various databases, pursuant to agreements with database owners. * Provide conference support assistance by active participation in professional conferences, preparation of posters and presentations, and publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts to support distribution of study products. * Shall brief study findings at appropriate meetings or forums, as determined by the Government. * Provide technical automation support for all versions of Microsoft Windows, Office, MS SQL and Adobe. * Provide data creation and administration in support of model development, analysis, and publication. * Document products for the actual computer code used in order for government personnel to access these files for review, approval, or for generating copies as required. All requirements shall be prepared in accordance with USAFSAM programming standards and standard commercial practices inclusive of any/all procedures implanted as a part of this task. * Assist in briefings and production of documents as appropriate to transfer knowledge of study products to customers in the AFRS and Air Force at large. * Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION : * Master's Degree in epidemiology and have a minimum of two years' experience in their field of expertise. * Must be current in Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training, to be able to access and process identified medical data. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * Demonstrate advanced analytical skills to include visual analytics in population health and health data surveillance. * The ability to design, formulate, conduct, and lead data analysis of operational studies on health surveillance data/health records/other relevant military records and risk reduction of negative health outcomes affecting the DAF total force population. * Have advanced skills in statistics and study design and execution. * Expertise in descriptive statistics, as well as SAS/SAS EG and SQL- related languages and software. * Minimum of 5 years of using SAS/EG or SQL. * Prior Military experience. * Must be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE : * Experience within a health analytics field and working with DAF related data. REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE : * US Citizen * Must pass a Tier 1 background check. The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees. The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kupono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kikaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship. For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com #LI-JS1 #ClearanceJobs