Technical Advisor

CDC Foundation

2d•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The CDC Foundation seeks a full-time Technical Advisor for Maternal and Infant Health to support jurisdictional partners in the implementation of the Centers for Disease and Control (CDC) Levels of Care Assessment Tool (LOCATe)® tool. This role will provide technical assistance (TA), develop resources to facilitate adoption, and ensure effective use of LOCATe® findings. The ideal candidate will combine strong communication skills with experience supporting states and jurisdictions, and a solid understanding of health care systems and delivery of care. Atlanta-based candidates are preferred. Remote work may be considered, though in-person team meetings in Atlanta, GA may be required. Relocation expenses are not provided. The starting salary range is $80,000-$95,000 and will be based on experience and qualifications. The CDC Foundation offers an attractive benefits package. This is a full-time grant funded position through September 30, 2026.

Requirements

Master's degree in public health, Health administration, public administration, or other related field from an accredited college or university required.
Minimum of 5 years of public health or related professional experience required.
Familiarity with maternal and child health systems, health care delivery, and quality improvement frameworks.
Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance (TA) and facilitating training sessions, workshops, or stakeholder meetings with states, jurisdictions, or similar partners.
Proven ability to develop toolkits, guides, templates, and other technical resources to support program implementation.
Strong analytical and data synthesis skills, with the ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations and evidence-based guidance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly and producing comprehensive reports.
Ability to critically review program materials and reports to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with project goals.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage diverse partners, encourage meaningful participation, and work effectively across teams and with federal agencies (e.g., CDC).
Superior organizational and project management abilities, with attention to detail and the capacity to act independently while tracking, summarizing, and reporting activities.
Detail-oriented approach with demonstrated success as a team player and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience with implementing and/or working on programs related to maternal and child health preferred.

Responsibilities

Support jurisdictional partners in preparing for LOCATe® implementation, including initial introductions to the process and ongoing TA.
Identify, design, and develop tools to support LOCATe® implementation and utilization of findings (e.g., toolkits, guides, definitions lists, FAQs, reporting tools, templates).
Provide clear, consistent technical assistance throughout the implementation process to ensure alignment and effectiveness.
Support internal documentation needs, ensuring accurate tracking of activities, resources, and outcomes.
Collaborate with stakeholders to promote adoption and sustainability of LOCATe® findings.
Review and provide written feedback on project deliverables to maintain quality standards and enhance outcomes.
Lead or support the development of written materials that may include reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other outputs.
Represent the CDC Foundation and the project team at meetings and partnership events as needed.
Participate in and/or lead special projects and other duties as assigned.