CDC Foundation · 1 day ago
Data Modernization Senior Advisor
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $166K/yr
10+ years expThe CDC Foundation is a nonprofit organization that collaborates with various partners to enhance public health initiatives. They are seeking a Data Modernization Senior Advisor to guide public health agencies in improving their data utilization and information systems, ensuring effective decision-making through advanced data strategies and governance.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Align with agency leadership and key personnel to clarify agency information needs and opportunities for highly impactful systems improvement, and to plan and implement those improvements within the limits of agency resources
Develop and lead implementation of the organization’s data modernization strategy, addressing improvements in information systems, data governance and security policies, workforce capacity, and work processes in collaboration with staff throughout the organization
Provide expert technical advisement and guidance on information systems identifying, procuring, and enhancing information systems, systems architecture, and other data infrastructure
Lead, advocate for, and/or cultivate the organization’s data modernization, data governance, data interoperability integration, and data security efforts
Develop infrastructure, policies, and tools to ensure timely, appropriate data sharing and access, including enterprise-wide data accessibility standards and requirements to be applied to all information systems and procurements
Serve as a liaison to external organizations to establish data exchange agreements, identify interoperability and integration opportunities, and facilitate data linkage
Develop and implement strategies for achieving cutting-edge, advanced data analytics and visualization capabilities
Ensure organization staff and partners have appropriate access to data for timely, informed operations and decision-making
Lead the development of and update data inventories of the organization’s data and information system resources
Assess data needs within divisions and programs to identify gaps and areas for integration and establish consequent priorities and plans
Ensure establishment and maintenance of a data governance process, including the implementation of strategies for effective standards, policies, practices, and procedures throughout the organization
Ensure interoperability across the organization’s information systems and with information systems of external partners
Up to 10% domestic travel may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in public health, computer information systems, health informatics, epidemiology or other related field from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience with direct experience in epidemiology, informatics, data science, or information systems development related to public health
Including a minimum of 5 years of experience leading or collaborating with partners in the development of technical data strategies and infrastructure
Experience working with local or tribal health departments, understanding their operational context, resource constraints, and relationship with state health agencies
Understanding of information systems development and use, data and system life cycles, requirements development and good practices for developing information systems and processes
Understanding of data use within public health, including the advantages and challenges associated with common data sources, systems and work processes, such as immunization registries, disease surveillance platforms, electronic health records, and state grant reporting systems
Experience developing workforce procedures for data system access, security protocols, and staff onboarding/offboarding related to information systems
Familiarity with successful and failed efforts to improve data exchange and use within public health
Familiarity with public health informatics frameworks and strategic guidance at state and national levels
Familiarity with HIPAA requirements and data security frameworks relevant to public health information systems
Strong project management skills, ability to meet deadlines, and ability to adapt to changing priorities
Ability to engage with, listen to and learn from a broad range of stakeholders, encouraging their meaningful participation
Ability to communicate in a clear, positive manner with staff, leadership, and external partners, both in writing and verbally, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Experience presenting technical strategy and recommendations to governing boards, elected officials, or senior leadership to inform policy and budget decisions
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to listen well and effectively represent the organization and its mission
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical implementation teams to ensure strategic plans align with technical capabilities and constraints
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change management in public health settings, including stakeholder engagement and adoption strategies
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
CDC Foundation
The CDC Foundation builds innovative partnerships to advance the Centers for Disease Control.
1001-5000 employees
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