Position Highlights
Position Title: Data Analyst
Location- Hybrid- Denver, Colorado (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment)
Position End Date: 9/29/2027
Salary: $68,000 (plus benefits)
OVERVIEW
The CDC Foundation is working with CDC and state and local authorities to provide surge staff to support surveillance, prevention, and response activities within the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Capacity Building Initiative program and for select unfunded states. The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for a Data Analyst. The Data Analyst will plan, develop, and conduct data quality analysis of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) database and data related to overdose prevention efforts. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of four (4) years of full-time, professional work experience with data cleaning and data management, preferably with a large database with millions of records. Or combination of education and experience equal to four years (e.g., Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience).
• Ability to conduct data quality checks using primary or secondary data to verify the data completeness and accuracy. • Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in navigating computer systems; ability to learn new data systems quickly and to comply with data integrity and security to safeguard all personally identifiable information.
• Proficiency in SAS statistical software is required. • Comfort in Google Suite, Zoom, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Strong technical writing skills to document data procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams.