Public Health Analyst III

Goldbelt Professional Services, LLC (GPS) specializes in providing support and expert resources for an extensive range of public health missions, including scientific, technical, and administrative support ranging from junior staff to high-level subject matter experts. We are research- and data-driven, with a team of experts ready to create solutions and customized support tailored to our clients' needs.

Summary:

The Public Health Analyst III will support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), Division of Overdose Prevention (DOP). Serving in a Project Officer capacity, the analyst will manage a portfolio of community-based grant recipients, provide public health program support and technical assistance, and help strengthen the capacity of local coalitions working to prevent youth substance use. This role supports a national program that funds hundreds of community-based coalitions and is expanding to reach additional communities, requiring a collaborative, adaptable professional who can manage a substantial recipient portfolio in a fast-paced environment.

This position is primarily remote; locally based staff may be required to attend periodic on-site meetings at the client site in the Atlanta, GA area a few times per month. Work may be performed at a CDC facility and/or via telework as determined by contract needs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as a Project Officer managing a high-volume portfolio of community-based grant recipients, providing direct support, monitoring, and technical assistance throughout the award lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with recipients, serving as a primary point of contact and responding to a high volume of recipient needs across the portfolio.
• Assess recipient and program capacities to implement prevention and intervention strategies and develop actionable recommendations to support capacity-building and sustainment efforts.
• Monitor recipient progress, review reporting and deliverables, and provide guidance to support compliance with program and award requirements.
• Collaborate with CDC colleagues to develop technical assistance frameworks, tools, and resources that coordinate and improve technical assistance provision to recipients.
• Develop and share evidence-based technical assistance resources (e.g., guides, toolkits) that recipients can use to strengthen organizational, workforce, and operational aspects of their prevention efforts.
• Support recipients in implementing community-level, coalition-based prevention activities, including youth substance use prevention.
• Provide general support for funding and award activities, including preparation and review of program documentation and materials.
• Participate in Center, Branch, and team meetings, and adapt quickly to shifting program priorities and timelines.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrated experience supporting public health programs, including technical assistance, capacity building, and program implementation.
• Experience serving as a Project Officer or managing a portfolio of grant recipients or awards, including monitoring, recipient support, and direct engagement.
• Ability to manage a substantial recipient portfolio, balancing competing priorities and a high volume of recipient interactions.
• Ability to develop technical assistance frameworks, tools, guides, and toolkits for program and recipient use.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop actionable, evidence-based recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with federal and nonfederal partners, recipients, and community stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented working style.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of documented experience working with CDC, federal, or related public health entities; OR a bachelor's degree in health, science, public health administration, policy, or a functionally related field plus at least 2 years of documented experience working with CDC, federal, or related public health entities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CDC Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in public health (MPH) or a related field.
• Senior-level experience, typically 7 or more years, supporting public health programs, with experience serving as a Project Officer or managing a recipient/grant portfolio.
• Experience with youth substance use prevention or overdose prevention programs.
• Understanding of local-level, community coalition-based public health work.
• Prior experience working directly with CDC or other federal public health programs.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $100,000.00-$120,000.00 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.