Epidemiologist / Data Analyst, Public Health

Salary: $71,847.00 - $86,826.00 Annually Location : Needham, MA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202100376 Department: Health and Human Services Division: Public Health Division Opening Date: 11/10/2025 Closing Date: 11/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Description The Town of Needham's Public Health Division seeks a detail-oriented individual for the position of Epidemiologist/Data Analyst. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Public Health for Nursing and Behavioral Health, this role provides epidemiological and analytical services to support public health education and outreach efforts as well as identify and address areas of concern. The ideal candidate is eager to put their data analysis and visualization skills to use in a variety of public health initiatives and for a variety of stakeholders. This is a great opportunity for those looking to continue their career in a municipal setting with great benefits such as employer paid training, professional development, medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation plan with employer match, and much more Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (37.5 hours/week) CON #26049 Duties and Responsibilities These duties are a general summary and not all inclusive: Identifies needs, opportunities, and sources of data for further investigation in priority areas related to relevant population groups and their health equity experience, including the role of social determinants. Applies principles of informatics toward data collection, processing, and analysis in support of epidemiologic practice; participates in projects that involve GIS mapping, Community Health Assessment, cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses. Analyzes quantitative surveillance data and qualitative information from public health literature and program monitoring to draw insightful interpretations for data briefs, reports/data requests, and presentations. Reviews surveillance data on an ongoing basis to establish baselines and identify trends. Produces data visualization content including tables, charts, maps, infographics, dashboards, etc. for a variety of stakeholders, including the public through website and social media updates. Communicates epidemiologic information through various mediums to diverse stakeholders including community groups, Town staff, residents.; provides analytic support services and consultancy to Health Department staff. Participates in coalitions including Community Crisis Intervention Team (CCIT), Biosafety Committee, and other town-lead coalitions as needed. Develops, evaluates and distributes policies and procedures relevant to epidemiological services to support public health education and outreach. Requirements The following requirements may be substituted by any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job: Completion of Bachelor's Degree Program in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or a related field Four (4) to six (6) years of related work experience in epidemiology, public health, or a related field Beneficial, but not Required Qualifications: A Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field Experience with data analysis software such as SAS, SPSS, Stata, R, PowerBI, Tableau, and/or Epi Info Experience with ArcGIS, QGIS, or other mapping software and HTML coding language Membership and active participation in one or more public health professional associations Demonstrated experience distilling complex public health data for a variety of stakeholders Supplemental Information To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and application by clicking "Apply." Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm on November 24, 2025. The Town of Needham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and encouraging workplace. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, age, gender, national origin, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, veteran status, or any other protected class. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone. The Town of Needham will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at tswanson@needhamma.gov. As a Town of Needham employee, you are offered a rewarding career-opportunity serving the Needham community, a thriving and growing town of approximately 32,000 residents and a diverse commercial tax base. The municipality has a Representative Town Meeting form of government, with a five-member elected Select Board who appoints a Town Manager to serve as the Chief Executive Officer. Town departments include Public Works, Police, Fire, Library, Public Health, Park & Recreation, Aging Services, Youth and Family Services, Treasury, Tax collection, Tax assessing, Finance, IT, Human Resources and more The Town of Needham is a professionally run organization that is committed to creating an inclusive culture where employees can perform at the highest levels. Our employees are dedicated to their work and rely on each other as a team to ensure that Needham remains a place where engaged and committed people want to live, work and play. The total offer will feature a comprehensive benefits package, which may include (depending on position): Competitive Compensation Flexible Work Options Early Release Fridays at 12:30 pm (position dependent) 12.5 Paid Holidays Generous Family and Medical Leave (employee group specific) Retirement Plan: Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan (mandatory participation) 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, Pre-tax or Roth with Employer Contribution Match (voluntary participation) Access to Rosemary Recreation Complex Pool during Summer months Access to Recycling and Solid Waste facility Free Library Card with Needham Free Public Library (part of the Minuteman Library Network) Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Health Savings Account with an Eligible Health Insurance Plan Flexible Spending Account for Health Care and Dependent Care Dental and Vision Coverage Basic and Optional Life Insurance Coverage Paid Personal and Vacation Leave Employer Paid Non-Occupational Sick Leave Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program which includes mental health, financial education, legal referrals, and much more Employer-paid training opportunities, such as courses for municipal finance and leadership; conference or trade show attendance; paid memberships to professional organizations Tuition Assistance and Paid Professional Development Opportunities Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Free Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging and Free Parking