Cherokee Federal

Job Description

The Global Respiratory Viruses Branch (GRVB) of the Center for Outbreak Response and Vaccine Development (CORVD) seeks a highly motivated Epidemiologist/Bioinformatician/Data Architect to support global surveillance and capacity-building initiatives focused on respiratory viruses. This position will serve as a technical liaison between the CDC and Ministries of Health in South and Central America, as well as key international partners. The successful candidate will provide scientific and strategic expertise across epidemiologic, bioinformatics, and data architecture domains to strengthen surveillance systems and inform global public health decision-making.

Requires NACI Public Trust or the ability to obtain one

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Epidemiologist / Bioinformatician / Data Architect: Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Epidemiologist / Bioinformatician / Data Architect Responsibilities Include:

• Actively participate in GRVB’s daily operations including internal meetings, conference calls, and partner engagements to further CORVD’s global health surveillance goals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in respiratory viral surveillance, contributing to both research and non-research projects focused on global health threats.
• Act as the primary point-of-contact for GRVB’s collaboration with Ministries of Health (MOHs) in South and Central America, with additional support to other regions as needed.
• Liaise with external partners (e.g., UCSF, TEPHINET, PAHO) and provide technical support for proposal development, implementation planning, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
• Coordinate with U.S. Government (USG) partners, including embassy personnel and CDC country and regional offices, to support bilateral and multilateral respiratory surveillance activities.
• Develop and refine protocols, SOPs, and guidance documents for sentinel, universal, and event-based surveillance of respiratory viruses.
• Provide strategic laboratory guidance for field surveillance operations and data collection related to influenza, RSV, and other respiratory pathogens.
• Coordinate and streamline activities across GRVB teams focused on the Latin America and Caribbean region.
• Design, implement, and support training programs on respiratory surveillance methods, RSV burden estimation, and emergency response protocols.
• Contribute to global public health emergency responses, both domestic and international, in alignment with CDC’s emergency operations.
• Provide routine updates, technical reports, and strategic insights to GRVB leadership.
• Ensure all communications and stakeholder interactions are handled in a professional, diplomatic, and culturally competent manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support GRVB’s mission.
• Travel Requirement: 25–30% (international and domestic) to provide in-country technical support, attend workshops, and participate in training programs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Epidemiologist / Bioinformatician / Data Architect Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Bioinformatics, Public Health, Data Science, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of relevant experience in global health surveillance, data architecture, or genomic epidemiology.
• Demonstrated experience in international health programs, particularly working with Ministries of Health or global implementing partners.
• Expertise in respiratory virus surveillance systems and methodologies (e.g., influenza, RSV, SARS-CoV-2).
• Proficiency in data management and analysis tools such as R, Python, SQL, or bioinformatics platforms.
• Strong understanding of sentinel, universal, and event-based surveillance frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience with scientific writing, including publications and surveillance reports.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with international partners and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 30% of the time.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Fluency or working proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese.
  • Experience with CDC, PAHO, WHO, or similar international public health agencies.
  • Familiarity with RSV burden estimation methodologies and phylodynamic or spatial epidemiologic analysis.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Operation Solutions (CNOS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNOS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Keywords:

1. Global health surveillance
2. Bioinformatics and data architecture
3. Respiratory virus epidemiology
4. International public health collaboration
5. Genomic data analysis

Similar job titles:

1. Global Health Epidemiologist
2. Bioinformatics Surveillance Specialist
3. Public Health Data Scientist
4. Infectious Disease Data Architect
5. Genomic Epidemiology Advisor

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

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