Epidemiologist, FDA Center for Tobacco Products

Summary
This Direct-Hire position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), Office of Science (OS) located in Beltsville, Maryland

Responsibilities
Serve as a scientific expert, familiarity with scientific developments in the field of epidemiology.
Analyze data obtained from epidemiologic studies and surveillance systems designed to investigate tobacco use behavior, its determinants, and/or health impacts.
Evaluate epidemiologic protocols, proposals, study reports and other submissions.
Coordinate and conduct epidemiologic studies and analyses to inform product regulation.
Communicate findings of scientific research and product reviews in writing through white papers, memos and peer-reviewed literature.
Develop and maintain collaborations within professional and scientific organizations in the field of tobacco epidemiology to advance the Center for Tobacco Products mission.

Travel Required
Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

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Director of Program Services: Non- Infectious Disease Programs

Overview
The Director of Program Services (DPS) for Noninfectious Disease (NID) Programs leads and monitors project and program initiation and closeout, reviews program/project performance, and sets departmental standards for outcome-driven complex public health programs – comprised of multiple, temporary, unique, and related projects. The DPS works in collaboration with NID leadership, program officers, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective program and project initiation, performance, and closeout. With minimal supervision, discretion, and independent judgment, the DPS is responsible for the coordinated initiation, monitoring, and closeout of programs directed toward the CDC Foundation’s strategic and business objectives.

Qualifications and Necessary Skills
1. Minimum of 10 years of project management or related professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required with emphasis on business administration preferred. Or, minimum of 8 years of project management or related professional experience with a Master’s degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college or university required.
2. Knowledge and skills needed to review programs/projects to improve on-time, on-budget performance.
3. Ability to make decisions that accomplish organizational, departmental, and programmatic strategic objectives.
4. Advanced skills in program initiation; budget development, modeling, and management; program review; compliance; communication; and creative problem solving.
5. Experience and proficiency handling public-private partnerships (or functional equivalent collaborations).
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing, writing, and editing complex documents such as detailed reports to donors and briefing documents for internal leadership, donors, and other stakeholders/partners.
7. Strong analytical and technical skills such as monitoring and evaluating the completion of deliverables and financial performance of portfolios comprised of diverse programs and projects.
8. Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and software packages used to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting and project management, preferred.
9. Ability to represent the CDC Foundation and its partners, leading discussions and negotiations concerning program initiation, implementation, closeout, and evaluation.
10. Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; collegial, energetic, and able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, donors, stakeholders, and partners.
11. Sound judgment and maturity, exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels both internally and externally.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Monitor and manage NID program/project pipeline, including tracking new opportunities, monitoring timelines and deliverables for existing projects and programs, ensuring appropriate project and program staffing, and ensuring timely and accurate closeout of projects and programs.
2. Lead the conceptualization, initiation, ongoing performance review, and closeout of NID programs/projects that span internal departments, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures.
3. Ensure appropriate NID program/project organization, staffing, kickoff, and handoff by leading project and program set up, internal and external staff recruitment, and engagement with partners and stakeholders.
4. Lead assurance of program/project adherence to organizational and departmental standards, compliance with donor agreement requirements, and appropriate tracking toward meeting milestones and deliverables within budget parameters.
5. Lead department-wide program/project closeout including review and submission of all project deliverables and reports, budget review, development of final and after-action reports, and closeout in all internal systems.
6. Review and provide guidance on preparation, finalization, and submission of narrative and financial reports or updates to donors in collaboration with departmental staff and leadership.
7. Lead department-level implementation of organizational standards around project initiation, implementation, and closeout, with an emphasis on budget management, milestones and deliverables management, relationship building, strategic planning, and auditing/evaluating program impact and performance.
8. Lead department-level implementation of organizational standards around project and program recruitment, hiring, supervision, and off boarding of field employees.
9. Lead NID trainings on the ERP, key operational systems, and departmental and organizational policies/procedures.
10. Develop NID standards around supporting emerging organizational strategic imperatives.
11. Serve as tactical lead for departmental operations.
12. Serve as the operational liaison with other internal departments and external stakeholders and partners.
13. Supervise staff assigned to departmental operational activities.
14. Participates in and/or leads special projects and other duties as assigned.

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Sharepoint/Redcap Developer/Analyst, Northrup Grumman

Description:

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place for you. As a leading global security company, we provide innovative systems, products and solutions to our customers worldwide. We are comprised of diverse professionals that bring different perspectives and ideas, understanding that the more experiences we bring to our work the more innovative we can be. As we continue to build our workforce we look for people that exemplify our core values, leadership characteristics, and approach to innovation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and update program tools using RedCap, Excel, Word, and Access to facilitate data collection and management for CDC-funded programs including infection control, outbreaks, grantee management, and patient safety related activities.
Design, develop, demonstrate and test web applications and tools (e.g., PowerBI) as a method for automating routine functions, connecting public health agencies and other partners, and visualizing multiple sources of data.
Develop fillable Adobe pdf documents.

Develop and maintain technical expertise in the function and use of the SharePoint platform as a method of communicating technical assistance information to state public health agencies and other critical partners, including thorough understanding of the application from a user perspective. Respond to inquiries or requests for assistance in this area.

Develop and maintain technical expertise in the function and use of RedCap, PowerBI, and other data management platforms as a method of data exchange and data visualization between the CDC customer and state public health agencies and other critical partners. Respond to inquiries or requests for assistance in this area.

Develop and maintain technical expertise in the function and use of Zoom webinar platform as a method of communicating with public health agencies and other partners. Schedule and provide webinar support for CDC customer. Respond to inquiries for assistance in this area.

Maintain and update CDC developed assessment tools, including VBA coding to allow for data extraction and summarization, and make modifications and improvements as needed.

Perform data analysis and develops data visualization tools and reports to facilitate evaluation of CDC-funded program impact.

Provide general information systems and informatics support to CDC customer.

Independently identify opportunities to improve information system efficiency, user experience, and data stability. Make recommendations for system improvements compatible with team strategy and goals.

Assist with full range of support for systems including entry, entry portal development, improvement of portal, and updating of systems and tools based on feedback from or partners.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, data science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience or minimum of 8 years to satisfy education and experience requirement.
• 5 years of experience in system design, system analysis, and business analysis experience.
• 5 years of experience with Visual Basic Applications (VBA), MS Excel, Word and Access and MS SQL Server.
  RedCap and PowerBI experience a must.
• Strong ability to interact with scientists, end users, other developers, external partners, and management to determine system parameters and requirements throughout the development life cycle.
• Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder

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CDC Behavioral Sciences Fellowship, ORISE

Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

A fellowship opportunity is available in the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) in Atlanta, GA. The ORISE fellow will work in the Communications, Education, and Behavioral Studies Branch (CEBSB) within the Division of Tuberculosis Elimination (DTBE).

Duration:

The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed for an additional year upon recommendation of CDC contingent on the availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific activities may include:

• Contributing to formative research efforts and communications for behavioral change
• Aiding the development of question guides and protocols for key informant interviews and focus groups
• Helping to transcribe interview and focus group discussions
• Preparing transcripts for qualitative data analysis
• Participating in data analyses
• Assisting in drafting and reviewing internal documents and reports
• Presenting findings and recommendations at national forums and in peer-reviewed journals
• Supporting message testing efforts around tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection testing and treatment for high risk groups
• Participating in Branch and Team meetings
• Maintaining communication with project leaders

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

CDC Public Health Fellowship, ORISE

Description
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

Two research opportunities are currently available with the Million Hearts® Initiative, in the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP), within the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Million Hearts® is a national initiative co-lead by CDC and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to prevent one million cardiovascular (CV) events in five years. More information about the initiative can be found at https://millionhearts.hhs.gov/.

Under the guidance of a mentor, the selected participant will gain experience as part of a small and dynamic team that is supporting a national public health initiative to prevent heart attacks and strokes. The types of activities or experiences may include:

• Be part of a project management team, supporting the implementation of short term and long term programs
• Participate in the coordination of communication activities, providing technical and strategic health communication guidance, and engagement with internal stakeholders
• Draft, review, and support the dissemination of health communication materials ranging from social/digital media content, to stakeholder correspondence, to fact sheets and similar products
• Conduct literature reviews and write summaries of findings, articles, meeting notes, government reports, etc.
• Contribute to the development of slides, tools and other materials suitable for publication on the Million Hearts® website, or as handouts for meetings, etc.
• Present results or explain programs to internal and external audiences, including professional meetings and/or conferences
• Participate in the facilitation of and co-lead meetings and calls with internal staff and partners
• Contribute to developing and sustaining key partnerships

The specific learning objectives for the participant could include:

• Increased knowledge and application of public health and communication science principles in a national initiative

Increased knowledge of CV health and strategies to impact CV health
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.

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