Data Analyst I (SB)

Summary

Goldbelt Professional Services provides public health, scientific, technical, and administrative support. The Data Analyst I will support NHSN Dialysis Event Prevention and surveillance training through user assistance, data analysis and quality improvement, training development, communications, and CDC-related response activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct user support guidance for the NHSN Dialysis Event module from a user perspective
• Conduct user outreach and education and provide consultation/technical assistance to dialysis provider groups, quality improvement organizations, and health departments
• Analyze the NHSN system's daily function and develop system modifications to improve data quality; track modifications
• Update surveillance forms, instructions, and protocols with improvement recommendations
• Develop data validation projects to evaluate and improve quality
• Work with Division SMEs to enhance usability of NHSN surveillance data for prevention efforts
• Manage reports, data file exchanges, and agreements between CDC and partner organizations
• Review user inquiries related to NHSN and CMS quality incentive programs and prepare response documents
• Handle inquiries, perform enrollment, and support correct application of CDC HAI definitions and data entry. Expected volume is 212 per month (range 122–415)
• Identify user/system issues requiring modification; contribute to development and prioritization of modifications
• Develop NHSN modules and electronic reporting mechanisms; communicate with users to improve interface and group functions
• Prepare and present educational trainings (20–30 annually) about NHSN
• Write and review training/educational documents and outreach messages
• Contribute subject matter support for meeting planning related to NHSN, the Coalition, and dialysis safety
• Create draft CDC communication materials promoting HAI prevention strategies
• Write/review content for the CDC Dialysis Safety webpage
• Perform data management, cleaning, and quality assessment analyses
• Perform NHSN data analyses for CMS quality incentive programs and create user reports
• Advocate with partners to increase participation in ESRD Network, NCC, and other CMS HAI prevention activities
• Develop and promote CDC infection prevention and surveillance resources
• Review and develop website materials and communications related to infection prevention, surveillance, and response
• 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
• Highly proficient in using various statistical software (SAS, R, Python, etc.)
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• Highly proficient in using various statistical software (SAS, R, Python, etc.)
• 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

Nice to Haves

• 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
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Tax-deferred savings options
• Supplementary benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities