Data Analyst I (SB)

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 NHSN Dialysis Event Prevention and surveillance training support within the Surveillance Branch (SB).

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide direct user support guidance for the NHSN Dialysis Event module from a user perspective.
• Conduct user outreach and education and provide consultation/technical assistance to dialysis provider groups, quality improvement organizations, and health departments.
• Analyze the NHSN system's daily function and develop system modifications to improve data quality; track modifications.
• Update surveillance forms, instructions, and protocols with improvement recommendations.
• Develop data validation projects to evaluate and improve quality.
• Work with Division SMEs to enhance usability of NHSN surveillance data for prevention efforts.
• Manage reports, data file exchanges, and agreements between CDC and partner organizations.
• Review user inquiries related to NHSN and CMS quality incentive programs and prepare response documents.
• Handle inquiries, perform enrollment, and support correct application of CDC HAI definitions and data entry. Expected volume is 212 per month (range 122-415).
• Identify user/system issues requiring modification; contribute to development and prioritization of modifications.
• Develop NHSN modules and electronic reporting mechanisms; communicate with users to improve interface and group functions.
• Prepare and present educational trainings (20-30 annually) about NHSN.
• Write and review training/educational documents and outreach messages.
• Contribute subject matter support for meeting planning related to NHSN, the Coalition, and dialysis safety.
• Create draft CDC communication materials promoting HAI prevention strategies.
• Write/review content for the CDC Dialysis Safety webpage.
• Perform data management, cleaning, and quality assessment analyses.
• Perform NHSN data analyses for CMS quality incentive programs and create user reports.
• Advocate with partners to increase participation in ESRD Network, NCC, and other CMS HAI prevention activities.
• Develop and promote CDC infection prevention and surveillance resources.
• Review and develop website materials and communications related to infection prevention, surveillance, and response.
• 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.

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.