Program Specialist
About The Position
We are seeking a Program Specialist to support complex program operations at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) involving integrated program management, data-driven analysis, and cross-functional coordination. This role supports surveillance, research, reporting, and decision-support activities within a fast-paced, mission-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and analytical skills, experience working with multiple data sources, and the ability to support collaborative operational initiatives. Candidates who are interested in supporting organizational growth, identifying emerging opportunities, and contributing to evolving program initiatives are highly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- Experience supporting program coordination, operations, reporting, or analytical activities
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting data analysis, reporting, or operational support functions
- Familiarity with surveillance systems, research support, or large-scale program coordination
- Experience working with structured and unstructured data from multiple sources
- Prior experience supporting federal or government contracting environments
- Willingness to learn and support growth and capture support processes
- Familiarity with responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, generative AI tools, and AI-assisted analytics practices.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities
- Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Ability to synthesize information into clear, actionable reporting
- Effective collaboration and stakeholder communication skills
- Self-starter with the ability to adapt to evolving priorities
- Interest in supporting strategic growth and operational excellence
Responsibilities
- Support integrated program management and operational coordination activities
- Assist with data aggregation, validation, tracking, and reporting across multiple information sources
- Prepare analytical reports, summaries, dashboards, and presentation materials for leadership and stakeholders
- Support data management activities, including quality assurance and documentation processes
- Coordinate activities across technical, analytical, and operational teams
- Assist with research support activities, surveillance coordination, and program monitoring efforts
- Track deliverables, schedules, milestones, and action items to ensure program objectives are met
- Support development of technical documentation, meeting materials, and status reporting
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies
- Support proposal, growth, or business development activities as needed, including research, coordination, and documentation support
- Support evaluation, piloting, and adoption of emerging technologies that improve program efficiency, data quality, reporting, automation, and decision support
- Apply responsible AI principles when using AI-enabled tools, including appropriate human oversight, validation of outputs, transparency, privacy protection, and alignment with organizational policies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
