SierTeK proudly serves our clients by providing expertise in the Program Management, Information Technology, and Administrative Support domains. Founded in 2007 as a minority and service-disabled veteran-owned company, we serve as prime- and subcontractor for a multitude of Federal Department of Defense contracts. By focusing on continual improvement, our services remain at the forefront of our industry, and we pride ourselves on delivering our services with the highest degree of integrity.
SierTeK Ltd. is seeking an Epidemiologist to support an opportunity at Wright Patterson AFB.
POSITION OVERVIEW SECTION
The employee shall provide subject matter expertise to USAFSAM Department of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM/FE), Aerospace Medicine Studies and Analysis Division (FES). FES provides the data center and subject matter expert consultative support hub for the USAF Operational Support Team and True North + initiatives, aerospace and operational clinical psychology consultation to optimize performance and assist in injury/decrement recovery, and the capability for USAFSAM and the USAF Medical Service to conduct and administer Aerospace and Operational Medicine Enterprise (AOME) data analytics. The Aeromedical Analytic Consultation Data Cell will provide operational medicine and human performance surveillance support on a variety of operational, readiness, human performance, and health outcomes as well as program evaluation and effectiveness analysis for programs within the operational or human performance domains.
Essential Job Functions
The employee will provide data-driven support to the Air Force in the areas of health surveillance, human performance, and operational readiness. Key duties include:
Data Analysis & Evaluation
- Analyze military health, personnel, and operational records at all levels
- Evaluate programs focused on human and administrative performance.
- Apply advanced analytics to complex and multifaceted issues
Data Management
- Manage retrieval, integration, and formatting of diverse data sources
- Collect data per agreement and map elements to existing sets
- Establish data architecture and develop a comprehensive data dictionary.
Statistical Modeling & Tools
- Conduct statistical analysis using SAS and SAS EG
- Build theoretical models linking variables and key outcomes
- Perform validation and verification protocols
Reporting, Communication, and Publication
- Draft technical reports, presentations, and documents
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
- Support conference materials (posters, presentations).
Collaboration & Support
- Work with stakeholders and USAFSAM/FES leadership
- Participate in interdisciplinary planning as a health statistics expert
- Assist in knowledge transfer to USAF leadership
Systems & Documentation
- Learn and apply knowledge of Air Force data systems and repositories
- Document code per USAFSAM programming standards
- Acquire and manage required data access
Minimum Position Requirements
- MPH, MS, or PhD in Epidemiology, Statistics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field approved by USAFSAM/FES.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience applying statistical methods in public health is required.
- Demonstrate advanced analytical capabilities, including expertise in visual analytics for population health and health data surveillance.
- Ability to design, conduct, and lead analyses of operational studies involving health surveillance data, health records, and relevant military records to inform risk reduction strategies and improve health outcomes for the USAF total force population.
Highly Desired Qualifications
- Board Certification in Public Health
- Experience with USAF-related data and health
SierTeK is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.
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Skills Required
- MPH, MS, or PhD in Epidemiology, Statistics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or related field approved by USAFSAM/FES
- Minimum five (5) years of experience applying statistical methods in public health
- Expertise conducting statistical analysis using SAS and SAS EG
- Advanced analytical capabilities including visual analytics for population health and health data surveillance
- Ability to design, conduct, and lead analyses of operational studies using health surveillance, health records, and military records
- Manage retrieval, integration, mapping of diverse data sources; establish data architecture and develop data dictionary
- Board Certification in Public Health
- Experience with USAF-related data and health
What We Do
Founded in 2007, SIERTEK LTD is a minority-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB). The company provides a wide range of services to the federal government, specializing in defense and space manufacturing, program management, information technology, and administrative support, serving as both a prime and subcontractor for various missions.
