Health Resource Analyst 1

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (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. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs 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. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.  

Position Highlights:

Position Title:  Health Resource Analyst 1 

Location: Las Vegas or Reno, telework available  

Position End Date:  7/31/2025

Salary: $56,689.20

OVERVIEW

The CDC Foundation is seeking a Health Resource Analyst I (HRA I) who under general supervision, will assist the Nevada Office of State Epidemiology (OSE) in data management for the Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) and Hepatitis Programs, and work with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to provide support for the Nevada Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (NvCLPPP).

The HRA’s will spend 50% of time on STD/Hepatitis and 50% of time on lead poisoning activities. The core functions of the position will be to compile health statistics and health care information to determine areas of unmet health needs; develop a statewide blood lead level dashboard; prepare concise and accurate written reports on STD and Hepatitis; participate in meetings concerning health issues; and assist the STD/Hepatitis Program Manager on other related activities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•Bachelor's degree in the health sciences, public administration, social sciences or closely related field and two years of experience in the health/social sciences or related field which involved analysis of health data, identification of health care needs, and the development of health care reports, policies and programs; 

•Strong analytical skills with the ability to think critically and solve complex problems

•Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders

•Demonstrated organizational skills exhibiting high attention to detail and the ability to organize multiple priorities

•Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and engaging in strategic partnerships

•Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•Master of Public Health (MPH) or a closely related field from an accredited college or university

•Proficiency in writing comprehensive statistical and analytical reports 

•Excellent written and oral communications

•Experience developing data dashboards and data quality and assurance plans 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the NvCLPPP Advisory Committee  

• Submit monthly blood lead data reports for the state to UNLV  

• Develop a mechanism for providers to report batch data electronically  

• Create a statewide blood lead level dashboard  

• Maintain a blood lead surveillance system that collects and tracks:  

  - All blood lead test results and demographic information as required by NRS  

  - Maintain or update lead risk screening questions  

  - Track case management through case closure  

  - Track environmental investigation data  

  - Track referrals made to families and their outcomes  

• Maintain and update a data quality and assurance plan  

• Respond to rural cases defined as children above 3.5 µg/dL  

  - Collect demographic variables as required by NRS, which must include at minimum zip code, gender, age, race/ethnicity, insurance status (Medicaid or not), and blood lead level result  

  - Provide education to parents and providers  

  - Refer cases to medical, environmental, and social services  

  - Conduct follow-up to document whether referrals were received  

  - Coordinate environmental investigations as needed

•Compile data annually for STD “Fast Facts” and Epidemiological Profiles 

•Complete outbreak and elimination plans for Hepatitis 

•Work with the STD/Hepatitis Program Manager to perform quality assurance on data reported to the state and within OSE’s EpiTrax system.

•Contribute to reports needed for legislative priorities

•Liaise with DPBH’s Office of Analytics for data requests 

•PHA’s typical office hours Monday – Friday 8:00 AM PT – 5:00 PM PT

•Travel as Required

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.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.