Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Goldbelt Professional Services provides expert resources for public health missions through scientific, technical, and administrative support. The Data Analyst I will support the Epidemiology Research and Innovations Branch by managing and analyzing administrative and electronic healthcare data, developing statistical code and reports, and supporting research publications, data acquisitions, project communications, and CDC response activities.
Responsibilities
- Apply data management and analytic expertise to work with administrative and other data sources, including electronic healthcare data across settings
- Create and submit well-formatted, documented SAS code or code in other languages/platforms (Decipher, Spark, R, SQL) for quality control and data manipulation, generating standard reports and analytical files, and performing quality reviews and cleaning
- Create and submit SAS/R code or other code for statistical and epidemiological analyses, including frequency analyses, 2x2 analyses, and multivariable regression models
- Facilitate programming and data management for analyses leading to scientific publications; prepare tables and charts for presentations and publications
- Develop data dictionaries and data management documents in conjunction with principal investigators
- Aid acquisitions and renewals of administrative data sources by developing data request packages, data use agreements, and research approvals
- Communicate with internal and external project leaders and partners and respond to assistance requests
- Develop and maintain project/product databases, SharePoint sites, Teams, and data visualization tools for internal and partner communication
- Participate with scientists and program consultants in project development and evaluation, including literature reviews and summary preparation
- Participate in meetings, conferences, and 1–2 site visits to ensure communication and standardized protocol interpretation
- Participate during CDC response activities and training exercises under direction of the DHQP Team Lead; duties include staffing the EOC desk to help support CDC's mission
Skills
- Knowledge of the principles, concepts, methods, and techniques of public health research and evaluation to analyze, evaluate, and provide expert advice and consultation
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, applications, and state-of-the-art technology in the position's scientific area of responsibility to provide direction and guidance on critical and complex issues
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing to make clear, convincing presentations
- Knowledge of the rules, procedures, and principles that govern intramural and extramural program development, monitoring, and evaluation
- Highly proficient in using Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint)
- Excellent judgment and decision-making; capable of working independently with ability to multitask successfully
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication in interpersonal exchanges
- Highly organized with great attention to detail
- Master's degree plus 1–2 years of relevant work experience in a relevant public health or quantitative field
- Advanced skills in generating SAS-based reports using various methods (e.g., PROC REPORT, PROC TABULATE)
- Advanced EXCEL skills, including PivotTables, conditional formatting, data visualization, and data validation
- Prior experience working with the CDC is highly desired to understand the culture and environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company matching
- Tax-deferred savings options
- Supplementary benefits
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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