Epidemiologist

Overview

The CDC Foundation seeks one or more experienced, full-time epidemiologists to support an Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program. This role will analyze Hearing Screening and Follow-up Survey (HSFS) data and related EHDI information to surface important findings and share insights with partners. The epidemiologist may prepare reports, disseminate results to relevant audiences, provide direct technical assistance to state partners as helpful and learn more about relevant local conditions to contextualize any findings.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with the nation’s lead agency charged with protecting the public's health. This position will collaborate with the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Atlanta-based candidates are strongly preferred. Relocation expenses are not provided. The CDC Foundation offers an attractive salary and benefits package. This is a full-time position funded through September 30, 2026 with the possibility of extension.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Explore, manage, and analyze HSFS and other EHDI data to monitor trends, review completeness, identify important insights, perform quantitative analysis, and communicate findings through dissemination products
2. As needed, provide technical assistance and support to state-level partners to help them translate data analysis findings into actionable strategies
3. Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of public health and health communications professionals, researchers, and evaluators.
4. Prepares narrative reports, presentations, briefing documents, and other relevant communications to key internal and external partners in collaboration with colleagues.
5. Represents the CDC Foundation at technical meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
6. May travel domestically as needed to represent the designated programs and the CDC Foundation (up to 10% annually). 
7. Participates in and/or leads special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Necessary Skills

1. Minimum Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a background in epidemiology, biostatistics, or related field required. PhD is a plus.
2. Minimum of 7 years of related professional experience required with direct experience in data analysis or 5 years of related professional experience with a PhD required. 
3. Demonstrated experience with EHDI is strongly preferred.
4. Advanced proficiency in data management and analysis using SAS or other statistical software. Experience with R is a plus.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing, writing, and editing complex documents such as detailed reports to donors; briefing documents for external audiences, donors, and other stakeholders/partners; and peer-reviewed articles.
6. Ability to represent the CDC Foundation and its partners, leading discussions and negotiations concerning evaluation framework, activities, and outcomes.
7. Demonstrates the ability to work well independently and within teams.
8. Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; collegial, energetic, and able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, donors, stakeholders, and partners.
9. Sound judgment and maturity, exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels both internally and externally.

Position Highlights

Location: This position will work a hybrid schedule based in Atlanta, GA. Relocation expenses are not provided. Up to 10% domestic travel may be required.

Salary Range: $85,000-$115,000 plus benefits

Position Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunity contingent upon funding

Position End Date: September 30, 2026

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment. 

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.