Epidemiologist 2 (37473)

State of Montana • Helena, MT • 2d ago

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Public Health and Safety Division in Helena. This position oversees the operation, quality, and performance of two core public health surveillance systems to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable data that supports effective prevention and control activities. This position provides epidemiologic stewardship of the state's wastewater surveillance and syndromic surveillance programs, ensuring each system functions efficiently and reliably. Responsibilities include partner onboarding, system maintenance, high-quality data management, surveillance analysis, and actionable data reporting that collectively strengthen early detection and situational awareness for infectious diseases and other public health threats in Montana. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. TheState of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. Qualifications for this Career Opportunity Skill in programming in Statistical Analysis System (SAS) or R statistical software. Ability to manipulate, clean, and analyze large, complex environmental and clinical datasets. Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences. Skill in writing technical reports or grants. Meet minimum qualifications: o Master's degree in epidemiology, statistics, informatics, data science, or a closely related degree. o Three years of job-related experience in epidemiology. o Experience in managing electronic data exchange is preferred. o Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms. o Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. How to Apply To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position. Cover Letter * Resume Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below. Additional Information This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy. This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. Title: Epidemiologist 2 (37473) Location: Helena Requisition ID: 26142330

Similar Jobs

Implementation Consultant - Revenue Cycle Patient Access (Scheduling/ Registration )

Oracle • Helena, MT • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Description We are looking for an experienced Consultant to help design, configure, activate, and support the implementation of Oracle Health EHR (Millennium) solutions across Federal agencies including the Departmen...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Implementation Consultant - Revenue Cycle Patient Access (Scheduling/ Registration )

Oracle • Helena, MT • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Description We're on a journey to advance how health happens with technologies that empower patients, support clinicians, inspire innovation, and save lives. Our mission? To create a human-centric healthcare experien...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Apex Developer - Senior Consultant, Oracle Health Consulting

Oracle • Helena, MT • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Description Among the critical tools developed and supported by the Technology Consulting Development team is an exciting new project that combines Cerner Millennium automation with Oracle APEX technology. The Data O...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Medical Administration Officer

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • Fort Harrison, MT • 5d ago

Hospital & Medical

Summary This position, located at the Fort Harrison VAMC, Health Administration Service, is responsible to plan, organize, direct, control and coordinate all program activities related to patient administration, ward and...

5d ago

Go to Apply

Sr Manager of Proposal Writing (US State & Local Health and Human Services)

MAXIMUS • Helena, MT • 6d ago

Hospital & Medical

Maximus is seeking a Senior Manager of Proposal Writing to develop high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals for State and Local Government Health and Human Services programs nationwide. This role leads multiple...

6d ago

Go to Apply

Information Technology Specialist/Multimedia Designer 1

GovCIO • Helena, MT • 6d ago

Hospital & Medical

United States Secret Fully remote Training Overview GovCIO is currently hiring for an Information Technology Specialist/Multimedia Developer to support the development and modernization of interactive U.S. Navy training...

6d ago

Go to Apply

Health Information Specialist I

Datavant • Helena, MT • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world's health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Registered Nurse - PACT Care Manager

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • Fort Harrison, MT • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Summary The Registered Nurse will demonstrate foundational professional nursing practice by applying the nursing process and delivering Veteran-centered care that supports patient experience, satisfaction, and safety. Re...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Collections Technician

State of Montana • Helena, MT • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

COLLECTIONS TECHNICIAN DIRECTOR'S OFFICE HELENA, MT TheMontana Department of Corrections (DOC)is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive change...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Intake Coordinator Home Health

CenterWell • Helena, MT • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Become a part of our caring community Availability Requirements: Part-time position: Scheduled for up to 29 hours a week. Schedule: Monday-Friday with availability to be scheduled between the hours of 1pm-7pm EST. Shifts...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)