Job Description
Position Title: Epidemiologist 1
Duration: 12/15/2025 - 06/30/2026 (Renewable through 2029, pending funding)
Location: Hybrid | 710 James Robertson Parkway, 7th Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower, Nashville, TN 37243
Overview
- The Client is seeking an Epidemiologist 1 to support two key initiatives:
- Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Program (TUPCP)
- Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG) Both programs are part of the Division of Family Health and Wellness, under the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion section.
- The selected candidate will provide epidemiologic expertise for program planning, data analysis, reporting, and evaluation. The goal is to strengthen evidence-based public health interventions and improve outcomes across Tennessee.Key Responsibilities
- Provide epidemiologic and analytic support for the TUPCP and PHHSBG programs.
- Analyze and interpret surveillance and program data to identify trends, disparities, and performance metrics.
- Conduct descriptive epidemiologic analyses and prepare clear, data-driven reports.
- Create data visualizations and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences (program staff, leadership, and community partners).
- Manage and maintain REDCap databases; assist with system updates and new project development.
- Clean, manipulate, and analyze large datasets using SAS.
- Collaborate with program directors and communications teams to develop infographics and public-facing data materials.
- Ensure compliance with grant reporting requirements and data release guidelines.
- Support continuous quality improvement and innovation in data use and program evaluation. Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proficiency in analytical methods and statistical software; SAS strongly preferred.
- Strong skills in data visualization; Tableau experience highly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Experience managing databases; REDCap experience strongly preferred.
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
- Prior experience supporting or evaluating public health programs is strongly preferred. Education & Experience
- Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Statistics, or Health Informatics (preferred).
- OR a Master's degree in a Health Science, Biomedical Science, or Environmental Science field with 2+ years of epidemiology experience. Work Schedule & Logistics
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST (37.5 hours/week)
- Work Type: Hybrid
- In-person attendance required on the first day for laptop deployment and onboarding in Nashville, TN.
- Quarterly in-person meetings required; other on-site meetings may occur as needed.
- Travel to Nashville is not reimbursed, but travel for approved site visits may be reimbursed.
- Additional Information
- Duration: Initial contract through June 2026; renewable through 2029 based on funding.
- Expenses: Allowed per state policy.
- Location: Andrew Johnson Tower, Nashville, TN.
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