Health Scientist I

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the evaluation of programs, performance measurement, implementation assessments, and technical assistance activities for THEEB.

• Support the planning of evaluations.

• Create logic models and performance indicators.

• Gather and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data related to the program.

• Interpret results within the context of the program.

• Draft evaluation reports and prepare presentations.

• Utilize implementation research concepts and methodologies to evaluate program processes, as well as identify barriers and facilitators to implementation.

• Recognize opportunities for program enhancement.

• Conduct thorough assessments of program or project inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes.

• Organize and facilitate meetings with both internal and external partners.

• Provide training and support for evaluation methods, concepts, and tools.

• Manage and utilize CDC administrative systems and Microsoft Office applications effectively.

• Navigate government procedures and guidelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining the necessary customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment, and property.

• A Bachelor's degree in public health, health science, epidemiology, evaluation, social science, or a related field is required.

• At least 5 years of pertinent professional experience in public health, evaluation, health science, program monitoring, or a related area.

• Proven experience in conducting systematic assessments of program inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes.

• Background in supporting evaluation plans, formulating evaluation questions, setting indicators, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.

• Experience in developing or aiding in the creation of program logic models and pinpointing suitable program outcomes.

• Knowledge of implementation research concepts and methods, including process evaluation and the assessment of implementation barriers and facilitators.

• Experience in facilitating or aiding internal and external partner meetings while providing evaluation support or training.

• Understanding of the rules, procedures, and principles related to intramural and extramural program development, monitoring, and evaluation.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, and SharePoint.

• Ability to use and manage CDC administrative systems, including Human Subjects, OMB, IRB, and E-Clearance.

• Previous experience with government procedures and guidelines is beneficial.

• Capable of successfully completing any government-required background investigation or security clearance, if applicable to the task order.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Company Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 401(K) Immediate Vesting

• Professional Development Assistance

• Legal Aid Assistance Program

• Family Planning / Fertility Assistance

• Personal Time Off / Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Observance of Federal Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Training and Development Opportunities