OverviewSummary:
The Public Health Analyst III will support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), Division of Overdose Prevention (DOP). Serving in a Project Officer capacity, the analyst will manage a portfolio of community-based grant recipients, provide public health program support and technical assistance, and help strengthen the capacity of local coalitions working to prevent youth substance use. This role supports a national program that funds hundreds of community-based coalitions and is expanding to reach additional communities, requiring a collaborative, adaptable professional who can manage a substantial recipient portfolio in a fast-paced environment.
This position is primarily remote; locally based staff may be required to attend periodic on-site meetings at the client site in the Atlanta, GA area a few times per month. Work may be performed at a CDC facility and/or via telework as determined by contract needs.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
- Serve as a Project Officer managing a high-volume portfolio of community-based grant recipients, providing direct support, monitoring, and technical assistance throughout the award lifecycle.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with recipients, serving as a primary point of contact and responding to a high volume of recipient needs across the portfolio.
- Assess recipient and program capacities to implement prevention and intervention strategies and develop actionable recommendations to support capacity-building and sustainment efforts.
- Monitor recipient progress, review reporting and deliverables, and provide guidance to support compliance with program and award requirements.
- Collaborate with CDC colleagues to develop technical assistance frameworks, tools, and resources that coordinate and improve technical assistance provision to recipients.
- Develop and share evidence-based technical assistance resources (e.g., guides, toolkits) that recipients can use to strengthen organizational, workforce, and operational aspects of their prevention efforts.
- Support recipients in implementing community-level, coalition-based prevention activities, including youth substance use prevention.
- Provide general support for funding and award activities, including preparation and review of program documentation and materials.
- Participate in Center, Branch, and team meetings, and adapt quickly to shifting program priorities and timelines.
Qualifications
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
- Demonstrated experience supporting public health programs, including technical assistance, capacity building, and program implementation.
- Experience serving as a Project Officer or managing a portfolio of grant recipients or awards, including monitoring, recipient support, and direct engagement.
- Ability to manage a substantial recipient portfolio, balancing competing priorities and a high volume of recipient interactions.
- Ability to develop technical assistance frameworks, tools, guides, and toolkits for program and recipient use.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop actionable, evidence-based recommendations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with federal and nonfederal partners, recipients, and community stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented working style.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years of documented experience working with CDC, federal, or related public health entities; OR a bachelor's degree in health, science, public health administration, policy, or a functionally related field plus at least 2 years of documented experience working with CDC, federal, or related public health entities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a CDC Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in public health (MPH) or a related field.
- Senior-level experience, typically 7 or more years, supporting public health programs, with experience serving as a Project Officer or managing a recipient/grant portfolio.
- Experience with youth substance use prevention or overdose prevention programs.
- Understanding of local-level, community coalition-based public health work.
- Prior experience working directly with CDC or other federal public health programs.
Pay and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $100,000.00-$120,000.00 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.
