Epidemiologist

Description

Founded in 2004, BME Strategies is a Massachusetts-based consulting firm specializing in providing Public Health design and implementation programming for local, regional and state governments.

Position Overview

The Epidemiologist will support a range of public health consulting projects by preparing and conducting needs assessments, collecting and analyzing data, monitoring and evaluating programming, and providing data-driven recommendations. This role involves collaboration with government agencies, healthcare organizations, and nonprofits to assess public health risks, design interventions, evaluate outcomes, and support community engagement activities. 

Key Responsibilities

• Data Collection and Analysis:
  • Design and implement needs assessments and analyze collected data.
  • Analyze epidemiological data to evaluate the magnitude and distribution of health problems.
  • Interpret complex data sets to identify health trends, patterns, and risk factors.
  • Utilize data visualization tools to present findings to diverse audiences (i.e. the community, governing board, local and state agencies)
• Public Health Research:
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest public health research and best practices.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in epidemiology, offering guidance and technical expertise to clients and BME Strategies’ team members on public health projects.
  • Synthesize findings from different studies/data sets to inform recommendations for public health interventions.
  • Use data to inform proposal development. 
• Program Evaluation:
  • Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of public health programs, policies, and interventions.
  • Provide clients with actionable insights and recommendations based on evaluation outcomes.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and briefings tailored to client needs.
• Collaboration and Project Management:
  • Manage and oversee multiple projects/work streams simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Coordinate with internal and external partners to achieve project goals and objectives.
  • Support the development of public health policies based on evidence from epidemiological studies and research to promote health equity and improve health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree.
• Experience:
  • At least 2 years of experience using epidemiological methods in local public health.
  • Proven experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R, or Stata) and data visualization tools (i.e. Excel, R, PowerBI, Tableau).
  • Experience using ArcGIS, QGIS, ESRI, or other mapping software is a plus.
  • Previous experience working with government entities or in a consulting environment and familiarity with public health initiatives is preferred.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on public health issues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex epidemiological findings to non-technical audiences.
  • Proficiency in project management, including managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Familiarity with public health laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines.

Working Conditions

• Remote work, with occasional travel to client sites, conferences, or meetings as required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Expected range is $75,000 - 90,000/annually
• BME Strategies offers a competitive benefits package, including vacation off, sick time, floating holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health FSA, dependent care FSA, and a one-time technology stipend.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Application Instructions

Please use the following link to submit an application.