Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Goldbelt Professional Services provides expert resources and support for public health missions. The company is seeking a Data Analyst I to provide data management and analytical expertise to the Epidemiology Research and Innovations Branch, including developing code, conducting statistical and epidemiological analyses, managing data, and supporting research communications.
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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