Technical Advisor

CDC Foundation•Georgia, GA

2d•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The CDC Foundation seeks a Technical Advisor to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in providing technical assistance to state maternal mortality review committees. The role supports epidemiology, surveillance, and data modernization efforts for maternal mortality prevention through the Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality (ERASE MM) program and the Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System (PMSS). The Technical Advisor will advise state and territorial maternal mortality review committee programs on understanding the characteristics of pregnancy-related deaths and identifying prevention opportunities. The role will also help build capacity to use maternal mortality review data for prevention, and contribute to cross-cutting technical assistance, partnerships, MCH epidemiology capacity-building, and evaluation activities for the ERASE MM initiative. The successful candidate will be hired by the CDC Foundation and organizationally located with the Maternal Mortality Prevention Team in CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Reproductive Health, Maternal and Infant Health Branch. The position may work a hybrid schedule based in Atlanta, Georgia; remote work may be considered, although in-person Atlanta team meetings may be required. Atlanta-based candidates are preferred, and up to 15% domestic travel may be required. Relocation expenses are not provided. This is a full-time, grant-funded, limited-term position contingent upon funding, with an end date of September 30, 2027. The salary range is $80,000–$95,000, based on experience and qualifications, plus benefits.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health administration, epidemiology, or a closely related discipline.
At least 5 years of public health or related professional experience, including direct experience in program implementation, program evaluation, and partner management supporting programs.
Strong attention to detail and a proven record of successfully monitoring cooperative agreements and/or program budgets.
Proven teamwork in multidisciplinary settings, initiative, flexibility in adapting to shifting priorities, effective and professional communication, and ability to prioritize activities under tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, comprehensive outputs.
Sound judgment and maturity, demonstrated through consistent professionalism when dealing with people at all levels internally and externally.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, including experience engaging and facilitating partners and working alongside federal agencies.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity working with or alongside state, territorial, or local maternal health programs, particularly Maternal Mortality Review Committees, or related transferable experience.
Experience with health department programs or related transferable skills.

Responsibilities

Support ERASE MM program recipients by leading ongoing communications, providing technical assistance as appropriate, and triaging issues to federal staff to help recipients or contractors meet performance and evaluation requirements.
Contribute to distance-based and onsite technical assistance to maternal mortality review committees on identifying pregnancy-associated deaths, comprehensively reviewing pregnancy-related deaths, analyzing MMRIA data, and using MMRIA data to prevent future deaths.
Assist in designing and implementing program evaluation, technical assistance, training, and collaborative learning opportunities among governmental and non-governmental partners supporting ERASE MM activities.
Collaborate with the CDC Maternal Mortality Prevention Team and other partners to develop and operationalize national evaluation activities assessing and ensuring program alignment, compliance, and ongoing support.
Participate in project-related meetings and calls.
Perform other duties as assigned.