Data Analyst I (MPSB)

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

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 I to provide support for Blood, Organs, and Other Tissues surveillance for the Medical Product Safety Branch (MPSB).

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain technical content of protocols, definitions, and data collection forms for the NHSN Biovigilance Component (including hemovigilance module); review surveillance methods at least annually.
• Develop and deliver training to healthcare facilities participating in the NHSN Biovigilance Component; update self-paced training materials annually; deliver training webinars at least 6 times per year.
• Document and respond to inquiries from NHSN Biovigilance Component users, provide enrollment assistance, and support correct application of CDC surveillance definitions, criteria, and data entry.
• Collaborate with patient safety, quality improvement organizations, and health departments on transfusion-related adverse event surveillance.
• Create and maintain analysis and reporting features in the NHSN Biovigilance Component; implement updates at least annually.
• Oversee change request and implementation processes with the NHSN development team, including submitting requests, defining business requirements, and testing/verifying releases (twice yearly).
• Investigate defects in the surveillance application, communicate to the NHSN QA team, verify fixes, and update end users.
• Perform data management, validation, and cleaning, including outreach to users for data entry correction.
• Identify opportunities to enhance usability of hemovigilance surveillance data for prevention.
• Support development of NHSN modules and electronic reporting mechanisms.
• Communicate with users and provide technical expertise to improve user interface and group functions.
• Collaborate with CDC communication experts to promote transfusion and patient safety strategies.
• Attend weekly BOOTS staff meetings, bi-weekly NHSN User Support Team meetings, bi-weekly NHSN Development-User Support meetings, and weekly technical monitor updates.
• Support hemovigilance activities, including investigation of transfusion-transmitted disease reports and the National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey (protocol development, dissemination, and data management).
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, or related field.
• 1 - 2 years of experience providing public health data analysis and manipulating, cleaning, and reporting data using a variety of statistical functions.
• 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:

• Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, or related field.
• 3 - 5 years of experience providing public health data analysis and manipulating, cleaning, and reporting data using a variety of statistical functions.
• 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 $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 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.