Overview

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

 

Summary:

Goldbelt Professional Services is seeking a Data Manager III to provide data management and development support to the Clinical and Environmental Microbiology Branch (CEMB).

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop/modify electronic (IT) solutions utilizing existing branch infrastructure/software for data collection and management, including administrative budgets for Branch Visa Card and Purchase Order/Contract requests, laboratory quality management information systems, specimen inventory, equipment/training tracking, and AR Bank biorepository data.
• Develop/leverage IT and web technologies to facilitate communication and data sharing with internal and external partners for non-CLIA research and surveillance, CLIA diagnostic testing, and surge laboratory responses.
• Create workflow solutions to expedite data transfer between teams for outbreak/surveillance investigations and leverage common data exchange formats for emergency surge responses.
• Modify existing SharePoint purchasing workflows and software applications for branch Travel, HR, Credit Card, Emergency Response Request, and ICE order purchases to reduce turnaround time; work with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions.
• Serve as the branch's primary liaison for ITSO, MISO, or third-party inquiries, including new IT equipment submissions, quality management/inventory software installation, and IT solution gap analysis.
• Develop a software solution for work order submission to streamline the IFMS process for standardized information collection and review/approval by Branch PMO and/or Quality team manager.
• Coordinate with agency cross-functional teams to integrate and maintain branch content for external-facing CDC websites, ARLN sites, and other collaborative web-based efforts.
• Develop, process, track, and report electronic records and reports (equipment maintenance/calibration forms, personnel competency assessments, CLIA regulatory summaries, receiving/lot information) using existing agency technologies.
• Modernize AR Bank's inventory and ordering system into an automated workflow integrating web technologies to improve data transfer accuracy, speed, and customer communication.
• Work with branch staff to identify AR Bank inventory system requirements and implement them (e.g., automated low-stock notifications).
• Work with agency bioinformaticians to develop standardized applications for pipeline development (e.g., .csv to .json data interchange for downstream analysis).
• Maintain software and applicable hardware used in the development process.
• 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:

• 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. Basic proficiency with Excel and databases; familiarity with SQL, reporting tools, or data-management systems.
• Ability to perform data entry, cleaning, validation, reconciliation, and basic quality-control activities.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot routine data discrepancies.
• 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 $110,000 to $115,000 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.