Data Analyst (Research Analyst II) - Alaska

Job Description

• Supports the planning, implementation, and completion of an original study or project or a phase of a program either with or without previously established procedures. • Provides data, information and statistics which can be used for planning, descriptive analysis, interpretive analysis and for reporting on fatal and nonfatal drownings. • Develops methods of measuring and evaluating characteristics, traits or programs for analysis to provide a better understanding of the burden of drowning in Alaska. • Gathers, compiles, analyzes and interprets qualitative and quantitative data. • Analyzes reporting procedures and methods of compiling data in order to recommend methods of improving efficiency of collection of data on fatal and nonfatal drownings. • Collaborates and participates in meetings with internal and external subject matter experts across departments or agencies, and other project partners. • Performs other related work as required. Including but not limited to data abstractions for the Alaska Violent Death Reporting System and collaborating with Tribal partners on drowning prevention projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field. • At least three years of experience conducting analysis of both qualitative and quantitative public health data with a Bachelor’s degree, or one year of relevant experience with a Master’s degree. • Knowledge of research methods, statistical theory, and techniques; current economic and social theory, principles and problems • Ability to plan, direct, and carry out difficult research and statistics projects; analyze and interpret complex data • Intermediate skills in statistical analysis software program SAS or R is required, as well as Microsoft Access. • Organizational skills demonstrating high attention to detail and the ability to organize multiple priorities. • Strong written and oral communication skills. • Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and engaging in strategic partnerships and strong interpersonal skills required for teamwork and interaction with people across CDC and with external partners. • Strong understanding of drowning or other injury prevention epidemiology. • Ability to work well both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Position Type: Grant Funded, Limited-term opportunity • Full Suite of Benefits Available, Exempt, Salary