Today
Public Trust
$67,600 - $122,200
25%
Unspecified
Healthcare and Science
Atlanta, GA (On-Site/Office)
R-00170232
Description
Leidos is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Public Health Analyst to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public health surveillance, epidemiologic research, infection prevention, and disease control initiatives at the national level. The position is based in or around Atlanta, GA, with some remote work but the need to be able to be onsite as needed in Atlanta, GA.
Candidates MUST be:
U.S. Citizenship or Green Card Holder status required, with continuous residence in the U.S. for the past three years.
Local candidates only
The Public Health Analyst will serve as a key contributor and collaborator—working alongside CDC leaders, epidemiologists, data scientists, technologists, and public health subject matter experts to advance national infectious disease prevention and response programs.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
We’re not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We’re looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don’t wait to be told what’s next. At Leidos, we’re not following the roadmap — we’re redrawing it.
Original Posting: November 10, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range: Pay Range $67,600.00 - $122,200.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Descrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Description
Leidos is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Public Health Analyst to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public health surveillance, epidemiologic research, infection prevention, and disease control initiatives at the national level. The position is based in or around Atlanta, GA, with some remote work but the need to be able to be onsite as needed in Atlanta, GA.
Candidates MUST be:
U.S. Citizenship or Green Card Holder status required, with continuous residence in the U.S. for the past three years.
Local candidates only
The Public Health Analyst will serve as a key contributor and collaborator—working alongside CDC leaders, epidemiologists, data scientists, technologists, and public health subject matter experts to advance national infectious disease prevention and response programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide programmatic, analytical, and scientific support to CDC programs addressing infectious diseases and healthcare-associated infections.
- Identify, research, and analyze public health issues, data trends, and policies to inform program improvements and decision-making.
- Collaborate with CDC leadership, epidemiologists, technologists, and infection prevention experts to design, evaluate, and enhance surveillance initiatives.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on infection prevention and control, particularly in the areas of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), bloodstream infections (BSIs), and COVID-19–related guidance.
- Support the development and implementation of digital quality measures, integrating emerging technologies such as natural language processing for infectious disease detection.
- Conduct data analysis, literature reviews, and policy evaluations to identify trends, challenges, or improvements in surveillance systems.
- Develop educational materials, guidance documents, and training resources that support infection prevention and reporting best practices.
- Provide technical assistance and training to public health professionals and healthcare facilities on surveillance methods and infection prevention strategies.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to support the design and rollout of new training tools, public health technologies, and surveillance improvements.
- Manage assigned projects independently while maintaining clear communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 3–5 years of experience in public health analysis, epidemiology, infection prevention, or healthcare quality improvement.
- Experience supporting or partnering with federal health agencies such as the CDC, NIH, or HHS.
- Knowledge of infection prevention standards, healthcare quality measures, and data-driven performance improvement.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (specifically at least one of these tools is required, R, SAS, Databricks, Python, or similar statistical software).
- Familiarity with public health informatics, health data systems, or digital surveillance tools.
- Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating public health data systems, surveillance processes, or program outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to translate complex public health concepts into actionable insights and reports.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including epidemiologists, data analysts, technologists, and health leaders.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining effective communication with project teams and stakeholders.
- Must meet Public Trust Level 5 background investigation requirements.
We’re not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We’re looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don’t wait to be told what’s next. At Leidos, we’re not following the roadmap — we’re redrawing it.
Original Posting: November 10, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range: Pay Range $67,600.00 - $122,200.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Descrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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