Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Goldbelt Professional Services provides expert scientific, technical, and administrative resources for public health missions. The company is seeking a Data Analyst II to support the Medical Product Safety Branch through public health research, analysis of large administrative datasets, statistical programming, and participation in CDC response activities.
Responsibilities
- Support the Medical Product Safety Branch, working with a multidisciplinary team
- Develop analytic plans for research studies using large, relational administrative datasets to address medication safety questions and inform digital quality measures
- Perform data analysis of large datasets using R and/or Python, attending trainings on new programming languages as needed
- Translate SAS code to R
- Serve as an analyst, independently or as part of a team, on public health programs, projects, and studies
- Provide consultation support on program standards, policies, strategies, goals, and evaluation plans
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, or related field
- 1 – 2 years of experience providing public health data analysis and manipulating, cleaning, and reporting data using a variety of statistical functions
- Professional working knowledge of R and/or Python is required
- Knowledge of data management systems and application of data management software
- Previous experience working with the government procedures and guidelines
- Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Public Trust Clearance
- Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, or related field
- 3 – 5 years of experience providing public health data analysis and manipulating, cleaning, and reporting data using a variety of statistical functions
- Prior experience working with the CDC is highly desired to understand the culture and environment
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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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