Overview
Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.
Goldbelt Professional Services specializes in providing expert resources for Public Health missions including scientific, technical, and administrative support from junior staff to high-level subject matter experts. Research and data driven, Goldbelt Professional Services’ experts create solutions customized to the client’s needs.
Summary:
Goldbelt Professional Services is seeking a Data Analyst I to provide NHSN Dialysis Event Prevention and surveillance training support within the Surveillance Branch (SB).
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
- 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.
Qualifications
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Pay and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 annually.
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
