Analyst, Family & Child Health

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Offers direct support for initiatives focused on child, adolescent, and school health.

• Provides technical guidance to multi-sector jurisdictional teams on practices that are evidence-based and evidence-informed.

• Supports the LEAHP+ Community of Practice along with projects related to child and adolescent health and various cross-cutting issues.

• Assists the Director of Family and Child Health in maintaining coordinated engagement and follow-up on federally funded initiatives.

• Aids in the creation of reports, issue briefs, blogs, podcasts, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, and webinars.

• Contributes to the design and development of both virtual and in-person meetings.

• Conducts, analyzes, and summarizes online research and original data collection with states and territories.

• Collaborates with ASTHO on maternal and child health topics.

• Responds to requests for assistance and information from members, affiliates, and national organizations.

• Engages in the evaluation of project activities, outcomes, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Establishes and maintains strategic relationships with national partners.

• Aids in the formulation of project proposals and concept papers.

• Represents ASTHO on national advisory committees as well as at meetings and conferences.

• Identifies opportunities for internal and external collaboration through meetings, workgroups, and committees.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred qualifications include an MPH or a related degree.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required.

• Desirable knowledge of state or local public health, particularly maternal and child health focusing on child and adolescent health.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential.

• Strong interpersonal abilities necessary for effective collaboration with diverse colleagues, funders, and state and federal officials.

• Capability to work independently and within a team, manage multiple projects, and complete assigned tasks punctually.

• Ability to communicate tactfully and diplomatically with both public and internal contacts.

• Knowledge of public health systems change at local, state, or federal levels is desirable.

• Proficient in developing project outcome measures, tracking progress, and evaluating results.

• Skill in effectively translating and disseminating information to various groups and audiences.

• Ability to navigate large networks and represent ASTHO at meetings and conferences on public health-related matters.

• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Vacation leave.

• Sick leave.

• Personal days.

• 12 Holidays (with some floating options for personalization).

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Retirement Plans — 403B and Roth 403B, with eligible employees receiving a company contribution of up to 11.75%.

• Electronic communication stipend.

• Life and AD&D Insurance.

• Short and Long-term disability insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Pet Insurance.

• Legal Resources.

• Health & Wellness reimbursement.

• Flexible Spending accounts.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Professional Development Assistance.

• Willingness and ability to travel.