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Williams Consulting LLC

Health Scientist I

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

  • Medical

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  • PTO

D. in Public Health, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Social Sciences or a related field. * 3 years of relevant experience supporting CDC, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), or other ...

Williams Consulting LLC

Health Scientist I

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

D. in Public Health, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Social Sciences or a related field. * 3 years of relevant experience supporting CDC, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), or other ...

St Clair County, IL

Nurse-Public Health

Buncombe, IL · On-site

Applies public health nursing principles and theories, and draws from other sciences to for a ... current on CDC Healthcare Personnel Vaccine Recommendations, which include Hepatitis B, MMR ...

Goldbelt Professional Services

Public Health Analyst II

  • Medical

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

... with CDC program staff and DBDID leadership at regularly occurring (i.e., monthly) scientific ... Public Health Surveillance * Project Management and Tracking * Data Quality Assurance * Regulatory ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Public Health Analyst II

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... with CDC program staff and DBDID leadership at regularly occurring (i.e., monthly) scientific ... Public Health Surveillance * Project Management and Tracking * Data Quality Assurance * Regulatory ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Public Health Analyst I

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

... with CDC program staff and DBDID leadership at regularly occurring (i.e., monthly) scientific ... Public Health Surveillance * Project Management and Tracking * Data Quality Assurance * Regulatory ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Public Health Analyst II

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

... with CDC program staff and DBDID leadership at regularly occurring (i.e., monthly) scientific ... Public Health Surveillance * Project Management and Tracking * Data Quality Assurance * Regulatory ...

Lantana Consulting Group

CDC NBS Technical Lead

$135K - $175K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Public Health Informatics, Engineering ... Experience supporting CDC programs or other federal public health modernization initiatives

Goldbelt, Inc.

Public Health Analyst II

$90K - $105K/yr

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

... CDC), National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) programs and ... Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Biology, Nursing, Healthcare ...

Guidehouse

Health Communications Senior Associate

$80K - $133K/yr

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  • Retirement

Experience working within CDC communication review, clearance, and approval processes. * Experience developing communication products for public health, scientific, or technical audiences. * Strong ...

IHRC INCORPORATED

Microbiologist IV

Atlanta, GA

... CDC)/Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Viruses Division (CORVD). CORVD's mission is to provide the ... health science and practice in the United States and globally. This position is needed for ...

Lantana Consulting Group

CDC NBS Product Manager

$110K - $130K/yr

Collaborate with CDC staff, subject-matter experts in public health, jurisdictional partners, and ... Bachelor's degree in public health, health informatics, information systems, computer science, or a ...

IHRC, Inc.

Microbiologist IV

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... CDC)/Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Viruses Division (CORVD). CORVD's mission is to provide the ... health science and practice in the United States and globally. This position is needed for ...

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CDC Health Scientists frequently work as part of multidisciplinary teams that may include epidemiologists, statisticians, laboratory scientists, and public health advisors. During public health investigations, they contribute their expertise in data collection, analysis, and interpretation, often coordinating closely with team members to design studies and interpret findings. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as Health Scientists may be responsible for translating scientific results into actionable public health recommendations and presenting findings to diverse audiences. This collaborative approach not only enhances the quality of investigations but also fosters professional development through exposure to various public health specialties.

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CDC Health Scientists are public health professionals who work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct research, analyze data, and develop strategies to prevent and control diseases. They play a vital role in investigating health threats, designing studies, and translating scientific findings into public health policy and practice. These scientists may specialize in areas like epidemiology, laboratory science, or health communications to support CDC’s mission of protecting public health.

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Health Scientist I

Williams Consulting LLC

Atlanta, GA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Williams Consulting, LLC (WCLLC), a Baltimore, Maryland-based government contracting firm, is seeking a Health Scientist I based in Atlanta, Georgia to support a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) public health evaluation initiative.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience supporting public health evaluation activities through evaluation planning, implementation, data analysis, technical assistance and reporting.

Williams Consulting, LLC is a Woman-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business and HUBZone firm with Federal, State, Local, and Commercial clients. We value our employees and recognize their contributions to the success of our clients and our company.

We offer competitive salaries and support flexible work locations and scheduling, when possible.We offer competitive benefits including Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage through national plans. We also offer Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance, PTO, and 401k matching.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Master's degree preferred: Ph.D. in Public Health, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Social Sciences or a related field.
  • 3 years of relevant experience supporting CDC, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), or other federal public health agencies with program evaluation initiatives.
  • Experience supporting Diabetes prevention programs preferred.
  • Experience conducting a systematic assessment of a program or project's inputs, activities, and outputs to determine its value or worth and to improve the program.
  • Experience developing an evaluation plan, identifying evaluation questions and indicators, collecting, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative program data, interpreting the data in the context of the program, and reporting findings.
  • Experience developing a program logic model, identifying appropriate program outcomes, facilitating internal and external partner meetings, and providing assistance or training on evaluation, methods, concepts, and tools.
  • Familiarity with implementation research concepts and methods, including process evaluation and assessment of implementation barriers and facilitators.
  • Knowledge of the rules, procedures, and principles that govern intramural and extramural program development, monitoring, and evaluation.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, and SharePoint) efficiently and effectively.
  • Ability to use and manage CDC Administrative Systems (HUMAN SUBJECTS, OMB, AND IRB, and E-Clearance) efficiently and effectively.
  • Previous experience working with the government procedures and guidelines.
  • Ability to travel (limited).
  • Must provide three (3) management references that can attest to qualifications.
  • Background investigation required.

Working Conditions and Requirements

Location: Remote (Atlanta Georgia-based) | Limited travel required

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. Standing, sitting, squatting, and other normal office-related physical activities are required. Must be able to sit and read computer screens for extended periods.


WCLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Williams Consulting LLC does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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