Job description

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 Data Management & Implementation Specialist will support 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 (DoD). This position will contribute to efforts focused on early detection, prevention, and response to infectious disease threats of military relevance. The ideal candidate will have strong public health data science, data management, epidemiology, and analytical skills, along with experience supporting U.S. government clients, particularly the Department of Defense. Compensation & Benefits: Starting Salary Range for Data Management, Analysis and Implementation Specialist: Pay commensurate with experience. 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: • Estimated Starting Salary Range for Data Management & Implementation Specialist: Commensurate with experience. • Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. • Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. • Data Management & Implementation Specialist Responsibilities Include: • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate and translate curated data insights into strategic actions by embedding analytical findings into core business processes and decision-making functions. • Support the GEIS Program Office with public health surveillance data standardization efforts across four disparate 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 efforts. • 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 each data ingestion stream, detailing tasks and milestones required for timely implementation of DHIS2 instances. • Educate clients on the use of DHIS2 and customized system features. • Work with BAO Systems DHIS2 experts to provide technical support for DHIS2 software management, maintenance, monitoring, supportive supervision, timely feedback, troubleshooting, and on-the-job training. • Assist in coordinating responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), including providing relevant data to GEIS staff for analysis. • Communicate with GEIS partner organizations in the U.S. and overseas to understand their data collection, management, analysis, and reporting processes. • Support the development of routine surveillance reports, publications, presentations, talking points, and 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 (FHP). • Provide programmatic support to the GEIS Program Manager, including reviewing and revising documents, reports, and other deliverables. • Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory/management authority Basic Qualifications: Reporting & Analysis: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Information Science, Health Science, or a related field, with a minimum of 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. • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data, analytical findings, and technical systems clearly and concisely to non-subject matter experts. Technical & Systems Support: • Proven experience training external clients on the implementation and use of new software systems. • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software systems, technologies, and data platforms. Additional Responsibilities: • Professional, Associate, and Specialty AWS Certifications may also be considered. • Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback and seek guidance when appropriate. • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal. • Demonstrated experience supporting Federal clients, particularly the Department of Defense. • Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse, multicultural, and multidisciplinary teams. • Action-oriented approach with a demonstrated commitment to producing quality results and achieving project outcomes. • 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: • Preferred knowledge of DHIS2, MAVEN Smart Systems, or the DoD War Data Platform. • Preferred experience with Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), including development of Large Language Models (LLMs). • Active Secret clearance preferred; applicants selected for positions requiring clearance will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for a Secret clearance. • Knowledge of Amazon Redshift and Amazon S3 environments is a plus. 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 Businesses Corp - CFED, 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. #CherokeeFederal 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 available upon request 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 careers@cherokee-federal.com. 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. The Data Management & Implementation Specialist will support 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 (DoD). This position will contribute to efforts focused on early detection, prevention, and response to infectious disease threats of military relevance. The ideal candidate will have strong public health data science, data management, epidemiology, and analytical skills, along with experience supporting U.S. government clients, particularly the Department of Defense.

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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.
Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid holidays
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.
Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Data Management & Implementation Specialist Responsibilities Include:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate and translate curated data insights into strategic actions by embedding analytical findings into core business processes and decision-making functions.
Support the GEIS Program Office with public health surveillance data standardization efforts across four disparate 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 efforts.
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 each data ingestion stream, detailing tasks and milestones required for timely implementation of DHIS2 instances.

Nice-to-haves

Preferred knowledge of DHIS2, MAVEN Smart Systems, or the DoD War Data Platform.
Preferred experience with Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), including development of Large Language Models (LLMs).
Active Secret clearance preferred; applicants selected for positions requiring clearance will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for a Secret clearance.
Knowledge of Amazon Redshift and Amazon S3 environments is a plus.

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