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Regional Technical Advisor

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Salary: 
85 - 110K yearly
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Work from: 
United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master's degree in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology or related field, Five years experience in data management and analysis, Two years experience with regional collaboratives or state organizations, Understanding of tobacco control efforts is preferred, Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Stata or SAS).

Key responsabilities:

  • Lead state and regional data analysis and interpretation
  • Oversee monthly and quarterly data quality assurance
  • Provide technical assistance for data interpretation
  • Develop comprehensive reports and presentations
  • Collaborate on e-cigarette monitoring projects
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CDC Foundation Non-profit Organization - Charity Large https://www.cdcfoundation.org/
51 - 200 Employees
About CDC Foundation
The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the sole entity authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has launched approximately 1,000 programs and raised over $740 million. The CDC Foundation managed over 300 CDC-led programs in the United States and in more than 130 countries last year.
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Job description

The CDC Foundation is seeking a candidate for a full-time Regional Technical Advisor position to support the implementation of projects which aim to monitor the sales and use of e-cigarettes and other tobacco products at the National and State level. The project aims to generate scientifically defensible and rapidly available data to assess the effectiveness of e-cigarette and tobacco flavor restriction policies. The Monitoring E-cigarette Use Among Youth and Young Adults program has been underway since 2019 with program activities that include analyzing retail sales data for e-cigarettes and other tobacco products; and implementing surveys to collect timely estimates of e-cigarette use and related behaviors among youth and young adults.

The Regional Technical Advisor will serve as the focal point for managing relationships across governmental and nongovernmental organizations within their respective region, lead state and regional data analysis and interpretation and identify opportunities for data to action in states based on collaborative contextualization of the data. Strong communication and teamwork skills are of absolute importance to succeed in this role.

This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates. Travel is required up to 10% of the time.

Job Highlights
  • Position Type: Grant Funded, Limited-term opportunity
  • Full suite of Benefits Available, Exempt, Salary
  • Starting Salary Range: $85,000 to $110,000, based on education and experience
  • Location: Remote, United States-based required

    • Responsibilities
  • Lead state and regional data analysis and interpretation for states within assigned region using related statistical software packages.
  • Oversee data monitoring and data quality assurances for specified data set on a monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Provide technical assistance to state governmental and nongovernmental organizations to understand, interpret and contextualize tobacco product retail sales and usage data for states within their region.
  • Advise, partner with and support state governmental and nongovernmental organizations to strengthen competencies for improved monitoring of flavored tobacco products and public health programming in tobacco control and cessation.
  • Lead or support the production of technical reports, graphs, charts, tables and narrative material to be used in presentations by CDC Foundation at regional meetings, national conferences and partner engagements.
  • Lead or support the development of comprehensive reports, manuscripts, abstracts, posters and/or presentations that include findings monthly and quarterly analysis for use by CDC Foundation and supported state governmental and nongovernmental organizations.
  • Develop and maintain topic area subject matter expertise in statistical analysis, data interpretation as well as tobacco control and cessation.
  • Collaborate with CDC Foundation and state governmental and nongovernmental organizations to support quantitative data analyses and project management tasks associated with other e-cigarette monitoring projects, as assigned.
  • Domestic travel may be required (approximately 10%).

    • Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree (or higher) in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, public health or related field.
  • Minimum of five years of experience cleaning, managing and analyzing data. Experience with retail sales data or other types of raw data strongly preferred.
  • At least two years of experience working with regional collaboratives, state governmental and/or nongovernmental organizations.
  • Experience or understanding of tobacco control and cessation efforts.
  • Strong data management and analysis skills, including experience applying statistical techniques to nontraditional types of data. Ability to maintain data quality assurance and perform quality control checks of data analysis is strongly preferred.
  • Experience conducting statistical analyses in Stata strongly preferred but SAS or other statistical software.
  • Experience in developing, disseminating and translating scientific writing products for diverse audiences, including abstracts, conference presentations, manuscripts and reports.
  • Experience engaging and working collaboratively with diverse partners, including local, state, regional and national governmental agencies, advocacy groups and public health practitioners to engage in strategic partnerships.
  • Strong project management skills, including experience navigating competing priorities, meeting facilitation, problem solving and conflict management.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills; congenial, energetic and able to develop productive relationships with colleagues and partners in a hybrid working environment.
  • Sound judgment and maturity, exemplified by consistent professionalism in working with colleagues and diverse partners

    • About the CDC Foundation
  • The CDC Foundation helps CDC save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. The CDC Foundation manages hundreds of programs each year impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.
    • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

    We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

    The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.
     
    Relocation expenses are not included.

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    Experience

    Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
    Industry :
    Non-profit Organization - Charity
    Spoken language(s):
    English
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    Hard Skills

    Statistical AnalysisTobacco IndustrySales AnalysisScientific WritingData AnalysisStatistical SoftwareConflict ManagementProject ManagementData ManagementPublic Health Education

    Other Skills

    • Detail Oriented
    • Problem Solving
    • Verbal Communication Skills
    • Teamwork
    • Social Skills
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