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Data Manager

@ CDC Foundation
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
$90k-$115k/yrHybridFull Time, Contract
Responsibilities:Perform analyses, Provide informatics support, Collaborate with epidemiologists
Requirements Summary:Master’s in epidemiology/biostatistics/public health; 10+ years data management/analysis; SAS expert; CSPro preferred; experience with large datasets; travel 30-40% internationally; strong communication and initiative.
Technical Tools Mentioned:SAS, SPSS, SUDAAN, CSPro
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Overview


The CDC Foundation seeks a full-time Data Manager to provide scientific, analytical, and technical assistance to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Tanzania, Malawi and Nigeria. The Data Manager will work closely with the Principal Technical Advisor, Systems Programmer, and others to clean and analyze datasets to determine baseline and changes in the availability, access and quality of maternal health services in Tanzania, Malawi and Nigeria. The Data Manager will participate in field activities in Tanzania, Malawi and Nigeria as well as serve as a resource on data quality, completeness, and analysis. The Data Manager position is an interdisciplinary role that brings together strong technical and analytical skills, with knowledge of public health. The combined skills and experience are essential to ensure the strategic objectives of the project are met.


Responsibilities

  1. Perform quantitative data analyses using appropriate software and methods, accepted and verifiable procedures, and identify limitations of analysis methods.
  2. Provide informatics support to data collection for survey and surveillance activities in the area of maternal and neonatal mortality.
  3. Collaborate with epidemiologists and statisticians to develop training curricula, data visualizations, joint analyses and publications.
  4. Analyze complex data sets using advanced statistical software (SAS, SPSS, SUDAAN) for scientific studies and surveys.
  5. Evaluate data quality and data completeness and develop data validation protocols.
  6. Participate in the overall development of complex application programs, including writing detailed design, programming and code development, quality assurance and documentation and testing for a variety of software applications.
  7. Provide written documentation of data cleaning and analysis procedures to be included in reports and replicated for subsequent analyses.
  8. Provide tabulations, summaries, calculation of indicators and interpretation of results.
  9. Other duties and projects as assigned.

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a background in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health or closely related discipline is required. 
  2. Minimum of 10 years of data management and analysis experience. 
  3. Advanced proficiency in SAS, proficiency in CSPro preferred
  4. Advanced proficiency in data processing, management, and analysis of large, complex datasets.
  5. Advanced coding and syntax writing skills.
  6. Familiarity with key maternal and newborn health indicators.
  7. Demonstrates a high degree of initiative and flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, able to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner and able to prioritize activities when under tight deadlines. 
  8. Sound judgment and maturity exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels both internally and externally.
  1. Ability to travel internationally 30–40% of the time, at times on short notice, with varied cadence, and an average trip duration of 3–4 weeks.


Position Highlights

Location: This position will work a hybrid schedule based in Atlanta, GA. Relocation expenses are not provided. 30–40% international travel required. Average travel duration of 3–4 weeks per trip.

Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000 plus benefits

Position Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunity contingent upon funding

Position End Date: August 31, 2027


The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment. 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans. 


About the CDC Foundation  

 

The CDC Foundation helps CDC save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. The CDC Foundation manages hundreds of programs each year impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.