Public Health Policy Analyst

November 15

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Description

• Public Health Policy Analyst II will implement policy analysis plans • Link policy to the scientific evidence • Perform policy analysis in support of work identified through the Division’s research agenda • Selection of topics for study will be identified by CDC • Use relevant legal databases to collect policies; perform analyses • Advise DHDSP staff and funded recipients on topics related to policy interventions • Identify the science base that underlies policy interventions • Perform an annual search of legal and legislative search engines • Apply decision rules and criteria to analyze policies • Assist analysis of policies using quantitative and qualitative methods • Support development of manuscript for peer-reviewed publication • Disseminate results of analyses and findings to key partners • Support development of written documentation including codebooks • All work created as part of this contract will be accessible to CDC staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or related field with 6 years of experience • Master's Degree in Public Health or related field with 4 years of experience • PhD in Public Health or related field with 2 years of experience • Juris Doctorate from a program accredited by the American Bar Association is highly desired, but not required • Ability to anticipate needs and identify work to be done independently • Knowledge of the principles, concepts, methods and the techniques of public health research and evaluation to analyze, evaluate and provide expert advice and consultation • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to make clear, convincing presentations, explain and justify recommendations, represent the assigned program or project areas and provide guidance to program administrators and provide technical assistance and training to project or program staff • Knowledge and experience in the field of research and evaluation • Extensive experience working in policy and partnership at/with CDC, federal, state, local or related public health entities • Extensive experience with review, interpretation, and analysis of significant documents, policy statements, and legislation • Experience working as part of team and coordinating projects • Experience reviewing public health policy material for relevance and implications for specific issues • Experience conducting factual and legal research • Proficiency with legal and legislative research databases • Experience drafting legal memos, manuscripts, reports, and presentations • Experience reviewing and revising applicability of law and policy for internal process • Writing and editing experience • Must be adept at higher-level editorial tasks • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word software • Excellent organizational skills and the capacity to deliver on allocated tasks and respond in a timely manner to deadlines • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work • Prior experience at CDC in a similar capacity strongly preferred • Background in public health programs • The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English • Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident or have authorization for employment in the United States