Portfolio Manager

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

This position requires an active Secret clearance.

Position Summary:

The Portfolio Manager/Epidemiologist will support programmatic and epidemiological activities related to biosurveillance of infectious disease pathogens, with an emphasis on respiratory infections and laboratory capabilities across the network of partner laboratories funded by the Department of War Global Emerging Infections Surveillance (GEIS) program. The Portfolio Manager/Epidemiologist will work closely with the Science Advisor and Senior Molecular Epidemiologist to track and coordinate activities related to respiratory surveillance and emerging technologies for laboratory-confirmed surveillance and will coordinate the Next-Generation Sequencing User working group. The individual in this role should have a strong background in principles of epidemiology and experience with tracking programmatic elements related to infectious disease surveillance activities. The ideal candidate will also have a solid understanding of laboratory methods in order to support updating the annual Laboratory Capability Survey and associated database.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary Range for Portfolio Manager: $95,000 – $97,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security

• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most

• 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 benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

• Provide support to senior staff through portfolio management, including: review of annual proposals and budgets, tracking progress towards milestones, supporting routine briefing updates and review of monthly data submissions.

• Provide programmatic support to GEIS Program Office staff and partner laboratories with respect to various internal and external wastewater-based surveillance efforts.

• Support the Senior Data Analyst in managing and updating the Laboratory Capability Database and in collecting, cleaning and analyzing routine respiratory surveillance data.

• Support general program laboratory initiatives and help to strategize and operationalize infectious disease laboratory initiatives.

• Communicate regularly with GEIS partner organizations in the U.S. and overseas.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in epidemiology and infectious disease surveillance, with a special focus on emerging respiratory pathogens such as influenza, COVID-19, and other military-relevant respiratory infections.

• Perform ongoing evaluation of GEIS-funded activities at GEIS Partner Laboratories, including occasional site visits to partner laboratories (CONUS/OCONUS) and national/international professional conferences.

• Build key reference materials for portfolio activities, including geographic laydowns of surveillance locations/sites, Scientific Review Board roster(s), etc.

• Maintain awareness of advances in epidemiology, laboratory methods, and genomic epidemiology to advise on and support integration into relevant Focus Area initiatives.

• Maintain awareness of Force Health Protection policies and literature external to AFHSD, such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization.

• Provide programmatic support as requested by GEIS Scientific Program Manager, to include reviewing and revising documents and other deliverables.

• Excellent skills in organization, attention to detail, and ability to review and digest information from multiple sources.

• Ability to lead projects and initiatives to provide data-related solutions.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing or evolving needs.

• Ability to collaborate across expertise domains in fast-paced, team environment.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory/management authority

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (MPH, MSPH, MSc, or related degree) with a minimum 5 years of experience in public health setting required.

• Experience in project and/or portfolio management required.

• Experience in laboratory methods and/or genomic methods for infectious disease (or other public health) threats

• Must be a US Citizen.

• This position requires an active Secret clearance.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Federal clients, particularly DoW, preferred.

• Experience with DoW CONUS and OCONUS laboratories preferred.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.

Company Information:

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

In compliance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $95,000 – $97,000 and is available to applicants upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing. Cherokee Federal maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

This position may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The scope of the investigation will be commensurate with position requirements and applicable law.