Cross Cutting Epidemiologist

The District of Columbia has issued a state and local contract opportunity for a Cross Cutting Epidemiologist position, with a solicitation posted on August 24, 2015, and a closing date of August 29, 2015. This procurement appears to be seeking a professional epidemiologist to support public health research and analysis across multiple programmatic areas within the District's health infrastructure. The ideal candidate would likely possess advanced credentials in epidemiology, demonstrated experience in complex statistical analysis, and the ability to conduct comprehensive disease surveillance and outbreak investigation. Required qualifications would presumably include a graduate-level degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related public health discipline, along with significant professional experience in population health research and data management. The contract opportunity suggests a need for technical expertise in designing and implementing epidemiological studies, analyzing complex health datasets, and preparing comprehensive reports that can inform public health policy and intervention strategies. The extremely short window between posting and closing dates (five days) indicates an urgent staffing requirement for this critical public health role.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, government contracts in the District of Columbia typically encourage participation from disadvantaged business enterprises and small businesses. The contract appears to be a professional services procurement focused on an individual epidemiologist rather than a large organizational contract. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The potential award value is not specified, though such specialized public health positions typically range from $80,000 to $120,000 annually depending on experience and specific qualifications. The position seems designed to support cross-cutting epidemiological research and analysis across multiple District of Columbia health departments or programs, suggesting a broad and potentially impactful role in public health surveillance and research. Interested candidates would need to demonstrate not only strong technical skills in epidemiology but also the ability to work effectively across diverse health system environments.