Data Analyst IV

Overview
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 IV to provide data management and programming support for the Medical Product Safety Branch (MPSB).
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
Support Medical Product Safety Branch activities, working with a multidisciplinary team.
Support Medication Safety Program projects and studies using large administrative data, applying high-level programming and analytic skills (R, Python, Databricks).
Perform complex analytic tasks with minimal oversight, leading analytic projects as appropriate and ensuring accuracy and clarity of plans, coding, and results.
Support sharing of analytic code per CDC policies and comply with data use/management policies.
Guide and support other data analysts to ensure programmatic goals are met.
Attend branch meetings and meetings specific to the Medication Safety Program.
Provide updates and input on projects as appropriate.
Complete required training to maintain relevant skillsets.
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:
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:
PhD plus 5+ years of relevant work experience in a relevant public health or quantitative field.
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 $120,000 to $130,000 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.

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