Public Health Data Analyst

We are currently looking for an Public Health Data Analyst for a 1-year+ contract position with the CDC. This position will work within the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The professional will work closely with public health program professionals in various roles and will be involved in diverse activities.

Skills:

Bachelor s degree (Masters preferred) in epidemiology, biostatistics, quantitative methods or closely related field.

Experience in statistical data analysis and summarizing data

Some experience in designing and conducting scientific surveys or studies.

Experience in reporting data in oral and written presentation format

Some experience in data collection, data management and surveillance systems

Some experience in database development and maintenance

Strong research and writing skills.

Familiarity with public health and science terminology, principles, methods, practices, and techniques

Knowledge of SAS, R, or comparable statistical analysis programs

Strong organizational skills and thorough attention to detail

Responsibilities:

Perform data analyses on childhood blood lead surveillance data from multiple data sources and from childhood lead poisoning prevention projects.

Assist in epidemiology and surveillance activities, which may include updating analytic findings, completing reports and graphs, and creating other visual displays of data.

Draft reports and other documents for publication

Present summaries of data and information to various audiences

Identify best practices , strategies, methods and data analysis techniques.

Work with CDC scientists and IT professionals to develop innovative methods of data analysis, data display, data integration, and improved interactivity across the Agency.

Participate in a wide range of projects and activities across the Branch and Division to enhance skills and experience.