Chronic Disease Data Analyst

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.

Position Highlights:

Position Title: Chronic Disease Data Analyst

Location: Remote

Position End Date: May 31, 2024

Salary: $75,000 plus benefits

Overview:

The CDC Foundation is seeking a Chronic Disease Data Analyst to provide public health and health outcomes data analysis services in the areas of chronic disease prevention and control, health promotion, and health outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and at least one (1) to three (3) years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge and expertise in statistical analysis using SAS and SPSS
• Experience in epidemiology data analysis for public health and health outcomes initiatives
• Experience using ArcGIS or a similar mapping software
• Demonstrated history of evidence based public health practice and evaluation
• Knowledge of health care outcomes and quality improvement analysis
• Experience in team-based data analysis initiatives with multiple stakeholders, including students
• Possesses and maintains a valid, current Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and reliable private transport
  

Responsibilities:

• Assist in evaluation of Cancer Programs, the Immunization Program and other evidence-based health initiatives by carrying data analysis planning, implementation, and collaboration
• Utilize the Cancer Registry and other Department of Health Catalyst databases to determine trends and provide analysis of specific cancer data including, but not limited to, cancer types, disparities, geographic location, and program outcomes
• Utilize cancer program data to assist in cancer cluster analysis and determine cancer screening rates
• Utilize Immunization Registry data to assist in analysis of youth and adult vaccination rates and trends
• Develop and update immunization data dashboards including, but not limited to, school and influenza vaccinations
• Determine high/low performing provider sites in South Dakota Cancer Screening and Immunization programs
• Develop public health data maps using ArcGIS software
• Department of Health quality improvement activities, such as measuring performance indicators by screening site
• Out of state travel as necessary to carry out project activities and present findings
  

Special Notes:

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded

upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and the South Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, in order to best support the State of South Dakota in their public health programming.

This position is currently a remote position. CDC Foundation retains the right to make adjustments to this as required.

This position requires the operation of a motor vehicle as a component of the job responsibilities and duties. In adherence with CDC Foundation’s Driver Safety Motor Vehicle Policy (“Policy”), offers for employment for this position require the Applicant to provide authorization to the CDC Foundation to conduct a Motor Vehicle Record (“MVR”) review both pre-employment and also annually post-employment while in this position. Additionally, if an offer of employment is accepted, employees in these positions must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence, self-report motor vehicle violations/convictions, and provide proof of acceptable insurance coverage with mandatory minimum coverages as set forth within the Driver Safety Motor Vehicle policy. All offers of employment and continued employment for this position are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications of this Policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R.

• 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans
  

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.