POSITION TITLE: Community Health Epidemiologist
LOCATION: Hybrid
POSITION END DATE: 6/30/2026
SALARY: $80,000 plus benefits

SUMMARY
The CDC Foundation is hiring a Community Health Epidemiologist to support the Office of Statistics and Evaluation within the Bureau of Community Health & Prevention at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The role provides epidemiologic expertise to the Community Health Equity Initiative and various programs in the Division of Community-based Prevention and Care. The position works closely with staff from CHEI, the Office of Oral Health, and other programs to meet data, surveillance, and evaluation needs. Key duties include conducting literature reviews, assisting with survey development, analyzing clinical and population-level data, supporting program evaluations, preparing reports and data communication materials, contributing to grant deliverables, and offering additional support as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• MPH in epidemiology or biostatistics
• At least two years of relevant epidemiologic or related experience
• Strong knowledge of epidemiologic study design and statistical methods
• Proficiency in SAS and/or R
• Experience with survey development and data collection
• Experience designing and carrying out program evaluations
• Experience creating and maintaining Tableau dashboards
• Familiarity with statistical methods such as multivariate linear and logistic regression
• Experience collecting data for public health programs and developing data collection instruments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supporting primary data collection, including designing and administering surveys, managing databases, and cleaning data
• Creating and updating Tableau dashboards based on program needs
• Assisting with evaluation and analytic plans for the Office of Oral Health and other programs
• Conducting epidemiologic and statistical analyses in SAS and/or R using datasets such as hospital discharge data, mortality data, BRFSS, YRBS, YHS, and the Community Health Equity Survey
• Assisting program and epidemiology teams with grant requirements, including data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Providing guidance to fellow epidemiologists on analytic methods and statistical challenges
• Developing reports and data visualizations for a variety of audiences
• Offering additional support to CHEI and DCBPC initiatives as needed

SPECIAL NOTES
This position supports a fast-moving public health program, and duties may change as needs evolve. Any revisions to responsibilities require written approval from both the CDC Foundation and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to ensure continued alignment with statewide public health priorities.

The role is currently hybrid, though the arrangement may be modified by the CDC Foundation if needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. The CDC Foundation complies with all applicable employment laws, including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, and actively supports protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation maintains a smoke-free work environment.
Relocation assistance is not available.

ABOUT THE CDC FOUNDATION
The CDC Foundation partners with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by connecting CDC with philanthropies, businesses, organizations, and individuals to strengthen public health in the United States and worldwide. As the only nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize private-sector support for CDC, the Foundation has raised more than $1 billion and supported over 1,000 programs since 1995, addressing issues ranging from chronic and infectious disease to emergency response. Learn more at https://www.cdcfoundation.org.

ABOUT THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health works to prevent disease, injury, and premature death; ensure access to high-quality health and public health services; and promote wellness and health equity across the state. Despite being one of the healthiest states, Massachusetts continues to face challenges such as chronic and infectious diseases, substance use, violence, avoidable hospitalizations, and health inequities. DPH oversees programs and policies related to major health issues, supports vulnerable populations, enforces regulations, licenses healthcare providers and facilities, manages public health hospitals and the state laboratory, maintains vital records, provides public health information, and partners with local health departments and community organizations to address public health needs.

Additional information is available from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.