Overview
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 IV to provide data management and programming support for the Medical Product Safety Branch (MPSB).
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
- Support Medical Product Safety Branch activities, working with a multidisciplinary team.
- Support Medication Safety Program projects and studies using large administrative data, applying high-level programming and analytic skills (R, Python, Databricks).
- Perform complex analytic tasks with minimal oversight, leading analytic projects as appropriate and ensuring accuracy and clarity of plans, coding, and results.
- Support sharing of analytic code per CDC policies and comply with data use/management policies.
- Guide and support other data analysts to ensure programmatic goals are met.
- Attend branch meetings and meetings specific to the Medication Safety Program.
- Provide updates and input on projects as appropriate.
- Complete required training to maintain relevant skillsets.
- 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:
- 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:
- PhD plus 5+ years of relevant work experience in a relevant public health or quantitative field.
- 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 $120,000 to $130,000 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.
