Technical Advisor, Nutrition Surveillance
About The Position
The CDC Foundation is seeking a full-time Technical Advisor for Nutrition Surveillance to support the CDC Dietary Intake and Nutrition Epidemiology and Surveillance (DINES) Team in implementing the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity’s strategic activities. The role supports monitoring dietary behavior, nutrition knowledge, and food security across the lifespan, and provides subject matter expertise in nutrition surveillance and epidemiology at the national and state levels. The position is grant-funded and limited-term, contingent upon funding, with an end date of September 29, 2027. It is hybrid at a CDC Atlanta campus, with on-site work at least two days a week and as needed for pertinent meetings. Relocation expenses are not provided. The Technical Advisor reports to the Senior Program Officer and serves as a key resource to DNPAO. The role requires strong analytic skills, including R programming, and strong communication and teamwork skills.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in human nutrition, public health, epidemiology, or social science, with a background in nutrition and dietary surveillance and epidemiology.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in nutrition research or public health data analysis.
- Experience working within the federal government setting and writing for government agencies.
- At least 3 years of experience analyzing complex survey data and longitudinal data.
- Experience in nutrition survey and surveillance data management and analysis.
- Advanced expertise using statistical analysis software, preferably R and SAS.
- Experience communicating complex analytic and nutritional information to a variety of audiences.
- Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in alignment with position duties.
- Strong verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills.
- Fluency in English.
Responsibilities
- Provide epidemiological and nutrition subject matter expertise to strengthen and implement CDC’s nutrition surveillance priorities.
- Conduct analyses of complex survey data to monitor dietary behaviors, including consumption of fruits and vegetables, sodium, added sugars, sugar-sweetened beverages, and ultra-processed foods.
- Assist in maintaining an updated repository of scientific literature on ultra-processed foods.
- Provide epidemiological consultation and support, applying a variety of surveillance and epidemiology methods.
- Provide expertise and analytic support in analyzing nutrition and food security data, including leading analyses and providing validation and replication analyses.
- Use nutrition science knowledge to review or prepare high-quality briefing documents, publications, presentations, and other materials as needed.
- Provide expertise in writing high-quality peer-reviewed articles and other scientific documents outlining key findings.
- Summarize findings on complex scientific and nutrition-related topics for different audiences, including federal agencies, the scientific community, and partners.
- Routinely communicate information on activities and efforts to team members and the team leader, as requested.
- Disseminate information within CDC and present externally under the guidance of CDC staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
