Portfolio Manager Epidemiologist NEW

$87,500 - $92,500/Yr

Cherokee Nation - Silver Spring, MD

Full-time

Silver Spring, MD

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Portfolio Manager/Epidemiologist will support programmatic and epidemiological activities focused on wastewater-based biosurveillance of infectious disease pathogens. This role involves managing and coordinating key activities within the Wastewater-based Biosurveillance Focus Area, collaborating closely with the Science Advisor and Senior Molecular Epidemiologist. The ideal candidate will have a strong epidemiological background and experience in tracking programmatic elements related to infectious disease surveillance.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio elements, including proposal and budget reviews, progress tracking, monthly data reviews, and routine briefing updates.
• Provide programmatic support for various internal and external wastewater-based surveillance efforts.
• Support the Science Advisor in expanding the environmental and wastewater surveillance aspects of the program's One Health initiative.
• Contribute to strategizing infectious disease laboratory initiatives within the GEIS Program.
• Engage regularly with GEIS partner organizations, both in the U.S. and overseas, to facilitate project goals and updates.
• Conduct ongoing evaluations of GEIS-funded activities at partner labs, including site visits and conference attendance as needed.
• Develop reference materials for wastewater activities, such as geographic laydowns and review board rosters.
• Stay current on epidemiology and genomic epidemiology advances to integrate relevant developments into the program.
• Maintain awareness of relevant external policies and literature from the CDC, WHO, and other organizations.
• Assist in developing and executing the program's overall strategy for biosurveillance.
• Compile and review programmatic and data reports from GEIS partners, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Monitor and evaluate ongoing projects to ensure milestones and quality performance are met.
• Collaborate with domestic and international partners to maintain high standards and support various infectious disease surveillance initiatives.
• Act as a subject matter expert on laboratory pathogen detection and diagnostic platforms.
• Design and conduct epidemiological analyses to support GEIS and its funded partners.
• Ensure that all projects align strategically and operationally with Force Health Protection (FHP) goals.
• Develop and track performance measures using appropriate program objectives and indicators.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree (MPH, MSPH, MSc, or related) with at least 3-5 years of public health experience.
• Project and portfolio management experience required; DoD client experience preferred.
• Experience with environmental surveillance laboratory methods is essential.
• Proficiency in analytic and visualization tools (ArcGIS or Tableau).
• Strong organizational skills and an eye for detail in reviewing complex data.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to lead data-driven projects and adapt to evolving program needs.
• Collaborative mindset suitable for a fast-paced team environment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Other possible benefits as provided.