Technical Advisor

CDC Foundation

6h•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The CDC Foundation seeks a full-time Technical Advisor for Maternal and Infant Health to support the environmental scan and strategic planning activities for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Levels of Care Assessment Tool (LOCATe)® tool. This role will focus on assessing the current state of LOCATe® implementation across jurisdictions, identifying opportunities and threats to sustainability, and informing future directions for risk-appropriate care (RAC) activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication and strategic thinking skills, qualitative research experience, and the ability to synthesize findings into actionable recommendations. 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, or other related field from an accredited college or university required.
Minimum of 5 years of public health or related professional experience required.
Experience implementing or supporting programs related to maternal and child health, and/or risk-appropriate care initiatives
Strong analytical and qualitative research skills to conduct environmental scans, assess jurisdictional needs, and identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
Ability to critically review program materials and reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with project goals.
Proficiency in needs assessment methodologies, with the ability to translate findings into actionable insights for program improvement and sustainability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of synthesizing complex information into clear, comprehensive reports.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with experience engaging diverse partners, facilitating stakeholder sessions, and working alongside 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 review skills, with the ability to provide constructive feedback on project deliverables and contribute effectively as a team player.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with federal or state-level health programs, particularly perinatal quality improvement (including CDC LOCATe®), preferred.
Demonstrated success in developing strategic reports, toolkits, guidance documents, and evidence-based recommendations.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of activities to assess the current state and future directions for LOCATe®.
Review completed jurisdictional LOCATe® implementations to evaluate effectiveness and identify lessons learned.
Analyze the role of LOCATe® in jurisdictional RAC activities and assess alignment with broader program goals.
Identify potential threats to LOCATe® sustainability and propose strategies to mitigate risks.
Conduct environmental scans, review program materials and reports, and assess jurisdictional needs.
Synthesize findings into clear, comprehensive reports to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
Collaborate with the CDC and other partners to ensure program alignment, compliance, and ongoing support.
Develop and produce reports and recommendations that guide program improvements and sustainability efforts.
Review and provide written feedback on project deliverables to maintain quality standards and enhance outcomes.
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.