Data Analyst Job Offer - Arizona

In the United States, over 4,000 individuals die from unintentional drowning annually. Effective drowning prevention strategies can help mitigate these tragedies, but there remain gaps in both fatal and nonfatal drowning data. The CDC Foundation, in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Health Services, is offering a one-year, term-limited position to improve drowning data collection and surveillance in Arizona. This role will also describe the burden and circumstances of drowning incidents in the state.

Job Overview

The Data Analyst will independently design, develop, and implement epidemiological surveillance, research, and evaluation to enhance drowning prevention activities. This role requires collecting detailed information on drowning circumstances from various sources and integrating it with existing data to report comprehensively on fatal and nonfatal drownings. The Analyst will work under the Division of Public Health – Prevention Services and in close collaboration with the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.

Location

This position is hybrid with a preference for candidates based near Phoenix, AZ. While the majority of the work can be done remotely, attendance at in-person meetings and trainings in Phoenix is required. Note that relocation expenses are not covered.

Job Highlights

• Position Type: Grant Funded, Limited-term opportunity
• Benefits: Full Suite of Benefits Available, Exempt, Salary
• Starting Salary: $55,000 to $70,000, based on education and experience
• Duration: 12 Months
• Location: Hybrid, Phoenix, Arizona-based preferred, United States-based required

Responsibilities

• Support planning, implementation, and completion of original studies or projects.
• Provide data, information, and statistics for planning and analysis of fatal and nonfatal drownings.
• Develop measurement and evaluation methods for better understanding the burden of drowning in Arizona.
• Gather, compile, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
• Analyze reporting procedures and recommend methods for improving data collection efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal and external experts and project partners.
• Conduct other related tasks, including leading data abstraction trainings with first responders and other partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field.
• At least three years of experience in qualitative and quantitative public health data analysis with a Bachelor’s degree, or one year of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.
• Ability to plan, direct, and execute complex research and statistics projects.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software SAS; experience with Tableau and PowerBI preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Collaborative experience with diverse stakeholders and strong interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of drowning or other injury prevention epidemiology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About the CDC Foundation

The CDC Foundation facilitates the vital collaboration between the CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations, and individuals to protect health, safety, and security. Authorized by Congress, the CDC Foundation mobilizes private-sector resources to support CDC’s crucial health protection efforts. Managing hundreds of programs annually, the Foundation addresses various health threats, including chronic diseases, infectious diseases, and emergency responses. Visit for more information.

Company Name: CDC Foundation

Job Title: Data Analyst - Arizona