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EpidemiologySurveillance Data Scientist Lead

Guidehouse


Job Location:

San Antonio, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 92000 - 153000
Posted: 12 August 2026 (29 days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Family:

Data Science & Analysis


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking an Epidemiology/Surveillance Lead to provide scientific leadership and strategic oversight for surveillance epidemiology analytics and public health data modernization programs. This individual will lead multidisciplinary teams delivering high-impact public health data products advanced analytic solutions and surveillance capabilities that support population health decision making.

What You Will Do

  • Serve as the lead epidemiology and surveillance subject matter expert across complex public health analytics and data initiatives.

  • Lead surveillance strategy epidemiologic methodology data interpretation and scientific quality assurance activities.

  • Oversee development of surveillance datasets analytic products dashboards reports and dissemination materials.

  • Guide advanced epidemiologic analyses statistical modeling trend analysis population health measurement and evaluation methodologies.

  • Lead quality assurance reviews of data methods findings and deliverables to ensure scientific rigor and reproducibility.

  • Advise clients and stakeholders on surveillance strategy emerging public health issues data modernization approaches and analytic best practices.

  • Direct multidisciplinary teams of epidemiologists analysts data scientists statisticians and informaticists.

  • Translate complex analytical findings into strategic recommendations for executive leadership and decision makers.

  • Support modernization of surveillance and analytic environments through automation advanced analytics cloud technologies and AI-enabled capabilities.

  • Lead scientific dissemination activities including publications conference presentations technical reviews and stakeholder briefings.

  • Support business development solution development and thought leadership initiatives within Guidehouses Health AI/Data practice.

  • Role contingent upon contract award



What You Will Need:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. and must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS PUBLIC TRUST

  • MPH MS DrPH or PhD in Epidemiology Biostatistics Public Health Health Data Science or related field.

  • TEN (10) or more years of professional experience in epidemiology surveillance public health analytics research or health data science.

  • Experience leading large-scale surveillance or epidemiology programs and multidisciplinary teams.

  • Experience in epidemiologic methods public health surveillance statistical analysis and interpretation of complex health datasets.

  • Experience with SAS R Python SQL or equivalent analytical platforms.


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Doctoral degree in Epidemiology Public Health Biostatistics or related field.

  • Experience leading client-facing initiatives and providing executive-level recommendations.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and mentor technical staff.

  • Exceptional written verbal and presentation skills.

  • Experience leading national multistate or enterprise surveillance initiatives.

  • Experience leading projects on HIV surveillance processes and data

  • Experience with advanced analytics machine learning AI or predictive modeling applications.

  • Experience with cloud-native public health analytics environments including Databricks Snowflake Azure AWS or Palantir Foundry.

  • Experience with public health informatics interoperability standards or data modernization initiatives.

  • Experience supporting outbreak response disease surveillance or population health management programs.

  • Established record of scientific publication conference presentations and thought leadership.

  • Prior consulting experience leading complex federal or public-sector engagements.

The annual salary range for this position is $92000.00-$153000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill sets experience and training security clearances licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Assistance and ID theft protection etc.)

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.


Required Experience:

IC


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