Job Description

Job Description

BizOptimize is seeking a Measles Epidemiologist II to support the Indiana Department of Health. This position helps reduce illness and deaths associated with measles through disease surveillance, investigations, epidemiological studies, and public health coordination.

Responsibilities • Maintain current knowledge of disease epidemiology, biology, and public health topics. • Conduct routine disease surveillance and manage surveillance data. • Lead or coordinate investigations of individual cases and outbreaks. • Design and conduct applied epidemiological studies. • Analyze large datasets using descriptive and analytical methods. • Provide consultation and technical assistance to health departments, healthcare providers, the public, and other partners. • Prepare written reports and deliver presentations. • Provide education and training to public health partners and community audiences.

Skills and qualifications Relevant public health experience in a similar role, with qualifying education considered toward experience requirements Proficiency in at least one: Epi Info, SAS, ArcGIS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, or Stata Hands-on disease surveillance, including use of surveillance systems Leading or coordinating outbreak/case investigations, ideally involving vaccine-preventable or communicable diseases Experience with large datasets, complex analyses, and descriptive and analytical studies Patient or case telephone interviewing Highly desired Creating reports and presentations for health departments, providers, or the public Delivering training or education to external audiences Collaboration with the CDC, state or local health departments, laboratories, or healthcare providers Knowledge of public health law, privacy, confidentiality, and HIPAA Grant or funding proposal writing Team leadership or supervision, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff

Education A degree is not mandatory under the requisition’s experience-substitution provision. Relevant education in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, biological sciences, social sciences, or a related field may be considered alongside professional experience.

Work arrangement and travel The anticipated hybrid schedule is two days onsite and three days remote, subject to meetings, training, and operational needs. Travel is required on most workdays, with occasional overnight travel. The requisition indicates that approved expenses are not reimbursed. Travel expectations should be reviewed before accepting an engagement. Interviews may include phone and in-person discussions.

Employment requirements Candidates must be U.S. citizens willing to become W-2 employees of BizOptimize. No B2B or C2C arrangements will be considered.

How to apply Apply through ZipRecruiter with a current resume describing your public health background, education, surveillance and outbreak investigation experience, and analytical software proficiency. Include your current city and state and availability for the hybrid schedule and required travel.

Submission deadline: October 29, 2026. BizOptimize | Connecting talent with opportunity. \nCompany Description

At BizOptimize, we connect talented professionals with opportunities to make a meaningful impact. In this role, you’ll support Indiana’s public health mission while applying your expertise to protect communities. • Work with purpose: Help strengthen measles surveillance, outbreak response, and disease prevention. • Put your expertise to work: Apply your analytical and investigative skills to real public health challenges. • Collaborate with public health partners: Work alongside health departments, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders. • Build professional experience: Expand your experience supporting a state public health agency. • Hybrid work arrangement: Combine onsite collaboration in Indianapolis with remote work. BizOptimize | Connecting talent with opportunity. Company Description

At BizOptimize, we connect talented professionals with opportunities to make a meaningful impact. In this role, you’ll support Indiana’s public health mission while applying your expertise to protect communities.\n\n• Work with purpose: Help strengthen measles surveillance, outbreak response, and disease prevention.\n• Put your expertise to work: Apply your analytical and investigative skills to real public health challenges.\n• Collaborate with public health partners: Work alongside health departments, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders.\n• Build professional experience: Expand your experience supporting a state public health agency.\n• Hybrid work arrangement: Combine onsite collaboration in Indianapolis with remote work.\n\nBizOptimize | Connecting talent with opportunity.

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Measles Epidemiologist II -- Hybrid W-2 Contract