Job description

The CDC Foundation seeks an epidemiologist to support epidemiologic and surveillance activities related to maternal mortality prevention through CDC’s Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality (ERASE MM) initiative.

The epidemiologist will contribute to increased understanding of the multi-factorial contributors to pregnancy-related deaths at the national and jurisdiction-levels, and increased understanding of opportunities for prevention of future deaths. The epidemiologist will conduct data analyses using program data and surveillance data from both the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA) and the Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System.

The successful candidate will be hired by the CDC Foundation and will be organizationally located with the Maternal Mortality Prevention Team in CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Reproductive Health (DRH), Maternal and Infant Health Branch (MIHB).

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with the nation’s lead agency charged with protecting the public's health. The CDC Foundation offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits package. This is a CDC Foundation position that will work directly with CDC.

** Please note that this position is contingent on contract award**

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Contribute to maternal mortality data analyses to improve the use of surveillance and program data that advances analytic approaches to an understanding of characteristics of and prevention opportunities for addressing pregnancy-related deaths.

2. Contribute to maternal mortality data analyses to improve understanding of characteristics of and prevention opportunities for addressing pregnancy-related deaths and draft dissemination products (e.g., manuscripts, reports, presentations).

3. Use health equity principles to inform analytic approaches and activities.

4. Participate in project-related meetings and calls.

Qualifications and Necessary Skills

1. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in epidemiology, biostatistics, or closely related discipline is required.

2. Minimum of 2 years of related professional experience required with direct experience in data analysis.

3. At a minimum, intermediate proficiency in data management and analysis using SAS.

4. Highly detail oriented, works well within a diverse team, demonstrates a high degree of initiative and flexibility adapts to shifting priorities, able to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner, and able to prioritize activities when under tight deadlines.

5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Highlights

• Position Type: Grant Funded, Limited Term Opportunity

• Duration of Assignment: 11 Months [Pending availability of continued project funding, there is a possibility for an extension].

• Salary Range: $70,000-75,000

• Benefits: Full suite of benefits available

• Location: Remote, Relocation expenses are not included

The CDC Foundation requires all employees to be fully vaccinated* for COVID-19 as a condition of employment effective November 22, 2021. All offers of employment after that date are contingent upon proof of full-vaccination status as a part of the pre-employment process.

*Fully vaccinated is defined as follows: At least two weeks have passed since receipt of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine, or the second dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech two-dose vaccines.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Data analysis skills: 2 years (Required)
• SAS: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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