Management Analyst, NCHHSTP/DHAP/PRB

The purpose of this position is to perform analytical assignments of limited scope that may require the application of qualitative and quantitative methods for the analysis and evaluation of internal, organizational administrative operations to determine their efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited studies that analyze and evaluate the management practices and methods, and administrative operations of an organizational unit or segment of an organizational unit.
• Under the guidance of senior staff, employee interpret findings resulting from studies and drafts possible courses of action for resolving them.
• Develop routine policies, guidelines, instructions, and procedures for administrative and management requirements.
• Apply analytical techniques to compile information and assess administrative procedures within the office.
• Work with contract officer technical representatives and subject matter experts in the development of grant and contract related documents, which may include concept memoranda, scopes of work, funding memoranda, etc.
• Compile data and prepare administrative status reports for review at all levels.
• Review internal processes and procedures and proposes improvements to promote efficiency and cost savings.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of managerial operations in meeting established goals and objectives.

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Maternal and Child Health Epidemiologist/Health Scientist

Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau-Office of Epidemiology and Research, Division of Epidemiology (HRSA-MCHB) promotes the health and well-being of women, children and families by providing national leadership in the advancement and use of scientific knowledge to inform Maternal and Child Health (MCH) research.The program has an interdisciplinary science focus that allows researchers to explore the interwoven roles of families, neighborhoods, health care services, and health policies.

HRSA-MCHB is seeking an ORISE Participant to take part in the activities of MCHB and OER. The Participant would be housed under HRSA-MCHB’s Office of Epidemiology and Research (OER), within the Division of Epidemiology (DE). The mission of OER is to: 1) Build data capacity at the national, State and local levels; 2) Strengthen the present and future workforce in MCH epidemiology and research; 3) support applied research to ensure that MCH initiatives are evidence-based and reflect the state-of-the-science; and 4) disseminate information and strengthen the evidence base in MCH. More information about OER is available at: http://mchb.hrsa.gov/researchdata/index.html.

OER plays a central role in MCHB through its support for the performance measure framework and evaluation mechanism by which 59 states and jurisdictions receiving Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (Title V) funds track performance on a wide range of critical MCH issues. Title V is one of the largest federal block grant programs and a key source of support for promoting and improving the health and well-being of the nation’s mothers, children, including children with special health needs, and their families. A three-tiered performance measure framework enables states to demonstrate the impacts of Title V on specific health outcomes within the state and apply this framework in developing a five-year State Action Plan to address their identified MCH priority needs. In an effort to reduce the reporting burden on grantees, OER has a role in pre-populating the state and jurisdictional annual reports for all required National Performance Measures and National Outcome Measures. The ORISE Participant will support the MCHB and OER activities by researching in support for this pre-population process for all 59 states and jurisdictions receiving Title V Block Grant funds.

Research may include: 1. Extraction of publicly available data from multiple sources; 2. Outreach to and communication with multiple Federal data providers to secure non-public data in a timely manner; 3. Interface with Federal staff and contractors to coordinate and support the pre-population of state/jurisdictional-specific data tables; 4. Coordinate quality control processes to ensure that all reported data are accurate and timely; 5. Development of summary reports and presentation of data to stakeholders.

The ORISE participant can expect to gain and/or refine the following skills and competencies:

1) Research, analyses and synthesis of literature on key indicators of maternal, infant, and child health;
2) Gain first-hand exposure to and understanding of major maternal and child health investments supported by the Federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau;
3) Collect, analyses, process, and help publish performance measurement data for 59 states and jurisdictions receiving Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (Title V) funds;
4) Research, analyses and synthesis of performance measurement and/or evaluation data for other major maternal and child health investments supported by the Federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau, e.g., Healthy Start;
5) Research and analyses of data from the National Survey of Children’s Health resulting in publishable written products, including a manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed scientific journal;
6) Gain first-hand exposure to and understanding of how a major national survey is designed and implemented on an annual basis;
7) Refine data processing and analyses skills utilizing SAS/SUDAAN or STATA;
8) Refine and expand written and oral communicative skills and competencies.

Appointment Length

This ORISE Appointment is for 12 months and may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the ORISE Participant. The proposed start date is May 31, 2019.

Participant Benefits

Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by HRSA-MCHB. Stipends are typically based on the participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:

Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.

Relocation Allowance

Training and Travel Allowance

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ORISE, Epidemiology and Statistics Branch

Description

A research opportunity is currently available in the Epidemiology and Statistics Branch (ESB), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) within the National Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. 

In this project, the selected candidate will receive the following training and learning experience provided by ESB economic team: (1) how to synthesize and translate empirical evidence on cost-effectiveness of interventions for the prevention and control of diabetes; (2) how to conduct studies of health care utilization and costs associated with diabetes and related complications using varied data sets, including healthcare administrative data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) accessed through the CMS Virtual Research Data Center, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, National Health Interview Survey, and Medical Expenditure Panel Survey; and linked data sets; (3) how to use diabetes computer simulation models to project the long-term health and economic consequences of implementing strategies/interventions/policies for preventing and managing diabetes, compared with no intervention or status quo. This includes training in conducting data analysis to generate the characteristics of the simulation population and running the simulation models for epidemiological and cost-effectiveness analysis.

Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will receive training in how to perform the following:

·       Conduct literature search, data analysis, statistical programming, and simulation modeling methodological research activities in support of ESB economic team agenda

·       Collaborate with ESB economic team members to plan, develop, and complete a research project relating to studies of health care utilization and costs associated with diabetes and related complications and epidemiological and cost-effectiveness analysis

·       Prepare tables and figures, and reports from the various projects for publications

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: August 1, 2019

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. The initial appointment can be up to one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should have received a master’s or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing one of the degrees and will reach completion by the end of May 2019. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred skills/experience:

·       Strong quantitative skills

·       Experience using large data sets such as insurance claim or National Survey data

·       Experience using statistical software such as SAS, Stata

·       Scientific writing

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Full-Time Executive Director, Community Bucket

Community Bucket is an Atlanta-based 501c3 nonprofit organization that is on a mission to build stronger communities through high impact volunteer experiences. We envision a world where volunteering is a catalyst for young professionals to feel connected to each other and engaged in their communities.

We are driven by our simple belief in the promise of Service Made Social.
Our core values are Fun, Quality, Camaraderie and Collaboration.
And we are hiring our first Full-Time Executive Director to bring our organization to the next level.
The Opportunity

We have been making an impact since 2012, but we only became an official 501(c)3 nonprofit in 2018. We are hiring an Executive Director to bring much needed growth and sustainability to our organization. With proper leadership and the addition of staff support, we will be able to amplify our impact many-fold over the coming years.

Currently, we are on track to double our footprint in Atlanta from 2018 to 2019. We have also piloted expansion into new cities, and we are expanding our initiatives to engage businesses in more relevant ways.

Our mission is set, and we are looking for the right person to take charge, fuel our growth, and share in turning our vision into a reality for nonprofits and young professional volunteers everywhere.

The Position

In this role, the Executive Director will have ownership over the following areas:

1. Fundraising: Expanding our capacity through grant funding, corporate sponsorships, and fee-for-service events (e.g. company volunteer days) is a central part of this role.

2. Program Execution: Quality volunteering and social events are at the core of what we do. Working with our nonprofit partners and social venues to create continually improved events is essential.

3. Volunteer Management: We incorporate the community into our work, relying on people to volunteer for tasks such as project captains, logistics support, marketing assistance, etc. Effectively managing and supporting these volunteers to continually increase capacity is also essential to the role.

The Skills and Background We’re Seeking

• At least 3-5 years of professional experience – ideally with a background in the nonprofit sector (experience outside of the nonprofit space is also welcome)

• Demonstrated ability to fundraise through a blend of corporate sponsorships, grant funding, and individual giving campaigns

• Successful program management experience (both strategic and tactical)

• Excellent communicator

• Results-oriented mindset

• Comfort in a self-directed, autonomous role with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Proven experience with directing teams of volunteers and/or managing staff

• Ability to think big picture, while also able to zoom in on the little details, interchangeably

A person who is mission-driven, highly organized, radically open-minded, and unafraid to take risks will be best suited for this role!

Year 1 Responsibilities

• Relationship development with corporate partners, foundations, and other funding institutions to bring financial sustainability to the organization

• Event execution in Atlanta & supporting pilot city chapters in their event execution

• Alliance building with partner organizations

• Cultivating and maintaining a strong network of volunteer assistants for our events, and other committee tasks

• Ensuring we meet our strategic goals for the year as an organization

As Executive Director, you will be managed and guided by the Board of Directors.

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Project Manager, Western Michigan University’s Evaluation Center

To access the position description:

1) Go to the following link: HERE

2) Enter the posting number 0604951

Brief Overview:
The Evaluation Center at Western Michigan University seeks a full-time Evaluation Project Manager to assist with ongoing evaluation projects for federal, state, and non-profit clients in a variety of fields. Requirements for the position include a master’s degree and three years of related experience in research, evaluation, project management, or a similar role. Duties may involve managing day-to-day operations of evaluation projects, collecting data, conducting quantitative or qualitative analyses under the supervision of senior staff members, and contributing to proposals for new evaluation projects.

Sr. Public Health Specialist, MITRE

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That’s because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation’s toughest challenges—and we’re committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We’re making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us.

Through the CMS Alliance to Modernize Healthcare(CAMH), MITRE exclusively serves in the public interest and helps to bring world-class expertise to bear on key challenges facing the nation. MITRE operates the CAMH federally- funded research and development center (FFRDC) on behalf of US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). MITRE serves as an objective, independent, not for profit advisor supporting many of the complex analysis and critical thinking requirements that encompass business, policy, technology, and operational interests across HHS.
The CAMH FFRDC is growing rapidly, particularly through increasing engagements with the Centers for disease control and prevention(CDC), The National Institutes of Health(NIH), and the Administration for Children and Families(ACF). These efforts are exceptional opportunities to have a substantial impact on health matters of national and international importance. MITRE is seeking additional staff with experience in Epidemiology and Public Health to work on CAMH engagements that will have a marked and long-lasting impact on the health of the American people. Please note that while this position is requires field experience in Epidemiology and Public Health, the position is for an advisory/consulting role.

Key Functions:
The successful candidate will be part of MITRE teams that advise federal (and state) stakeholders as these agencies seek to employ methods to better exchange, integrate, and utilize disparate public health data sets, and apply broad principles of public health, epidemiology, and/or biostatistics appropriately to improve public health studies. In this role, the candidate will analyze and evaluate existing processes and data sources to derive actionable recommendations to improve operational efficacy in the public health domain. They will create reports and presentations for both lay and professional public health audiences that disseminate finding and promote recommendations to improve efficacy. They will also support and coordinate multi-site, multi-agency, and multi-stakeholder initiatives to help advance key national public health objectives. Some survey design support work may also be required, on an ad hoc basis.

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