Epidemiologist SIPV Prevention
About The Position
The Office of Statistics and Evaluation within the Bureau of Community Health & Prevention is seeking a Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Epidemiologist. The role provides data collection and management, vendor training and technical assistance, statistical analysis, report writing, data visualization, and evaluation support for intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and family violence intervention and prevention efforts in the Division of Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention and Services (DSDVPS). The position assists with managing surveillance data systems and with formative, process, and impact/outcome evaluation of DSDVPS-funded programming and prevention initiatives. Under the supervision and guidance of the Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence Epidemiologist II, the position shares statistical and evaluation responsibilities with other DSDVPS Epidemiologists. It supports evidence-based short- and long-term program planning through literature reviews, data collection experience, and review of existing data sources. Epidemiologic activities apply an equity lens to sexual and intimate partner violence intervention and prevention. The position is hybrid in Boston, Massachusetts, and has a stated end date of June 30, 2027. The CDC Foundation notes that the role is part of a dynamic public health program and that responsibilities may change as program needs evolve, subject to written approval by the CDC Foundation and Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Relocation expenses are not included.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in public health or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
- At least two years of relevant work experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field.
- Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and engaging in strategic partnerships.
- Proficiency with and strong understanding of research and epidemiologic study design and implementation.
- Proficiency with and strong understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Strong organizational skills, close attention to detail, and ability to organize multiple priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork and interaction with CDC colleagues and external partners.
- Knowledge of SAS, SPSS, R, or other statistical software.
- Proficiency in writing comprehensive statistical and analytical reports.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Deep understanding of and experience applying a racial equity lens to research, including structural racism, bias reduction strategies, language equity, social determinants and drivers of health, and applying race theory to public health research models.
Nice To Haves
- Strong project management, data management, and data analysis skills.
- Knowledge of research on intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and family violence intervention.
- Knowledge of psychometric testing principles.
- Knowledge of REDCap or similar data collection systems such as Qualtrics or SurveyMonkey, or willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with cloud-based SAS and SAS macro language, or willingness to learn.
- Experience or familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization software.
- Embraces a healing-centered, person-first approach to holistic wellness for survivors and their networks.
Responsibilities
- Manage data systems maintained by DSDVPS and maintain confidentiality and security of data sets.
- Develop and document procedures for tracking contractually required data submissions and communication plans about deadlines and missing submissions with service provision vendors and DSDVPS program staff.
- Provide quality assurance feedback and technical assistance to vendors on contractually required data submissions and use of program and community data.
- Produce quarterly DSDVPS program data reports and assist with data analysis and statistical reports.
- Support DSDVPS procurement planning data and evaluation needs.
- Assist in developing data collection instruments and designing observational, survey, and other methodologies; implement new data collection protocols.
- Conduct literature reviews, internet searches, and analyses of publicly available data to inform project development, planning, evaluation, reports, presentations, publications, and grant applications.
- Analyze data focused particularly on Teen Dating Violence and youth/young adults; prepare reports and visualizations and present findings internally and externally to team members and vendors.
- Contribute to reports and publications on DSDVPS program evaluation and surveillance statistics.
- Integrate gender equity and racial equity frameworks into surveillance analyses, evaluation plans, strategic plans, dissemination materials, and quality improvement and quality assurance projects.
- Participate in internal and external meetings as needed to support MDPH DSDVPS, OSE, and BCHAP work.
- Respond to ad hoc data requests from MDPH and state leadership, field staff, and the public.
- Support evaluation efforts and data needs of OSE, BCHAP, and the Department as needed.
- Perform other duties as required and appropriate.
Benefits
- Benefits are included with the stated annual salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
