[Hiring] Data Modernization Senior Advisor @CDC Foundation

Role Description

The Data Modernization Senior Advisor will serve as a subject matter expert, guiding public health agencies through the development and delivery of technical projects that improve the use of public health data to inform decision making. This role is aligned to the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI), a federally funded CDC Foundation program aimed at helping the nation’s public health agencies.

The advisor will support GPTEC’s ongoing development and expansion of Winter Count, a tribally owned cloud-based public health data ecosystem. This role will guide the strategic evolution of the Winter Count ecosystem through:

• Expanded data integrations
• Enhanced analytics capabilities
• Improvements to system usability
• Strengthened governance structures that support Tribal data sovereignty

The Data Modernization Senior Advisor will develop and implement the organization’s strategy for effective use of data and information through improvements in:

• Information systems
• Policy
• Workforce
• Work processes

This position will strategically direct the organization’s data modernization effort, identifying and addressing needs, gaps, and opportunities in the organization’s data ecosystem.

This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with GPTEC leadership and Tribal Public Health Authorities to assess data needs and identify opportunities to strengthen the Winter Count data ecosystem.
• Lead the development and implementation of GPTEC’s long-term data modernization strategy.
• Provide strategic guidance on the continued development and expansion of the Winter Count data hub.
• Support the enhancement and deployment of the Electronic Disease Surveillance System (EDSS).
• Advise on the integration of Tribal, state, federal, and programmatic data sources.
• Guide the development and implementation of data governance structures and policies.
• Lead efforts to modernize GPTEC’s data infrastructure.
• Assess and modernize GPTEC’s data visualization and analytics environment.
• Conduct organizational data and system assessments.
• Support Tribal needs assessments and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide strategic guidance on change management and workforce readiness.
• Support development of training resources and technical documentation.
• Advise GPTEC leadership on sustainability planning.
• Facilitate coordination among GPTEC leadership, WAI placements, and partner organizations.
• Participate in project meetings, milestone reviews, and reporting activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Up to 10% domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, computer information systems, health informatics, epidemiology or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in epidemiology, informatics, data science, or information systems development.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading or collaborating on technical data strategies.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the development or implementation of public health data ecosystems.
• Knowledge of modern data architectures, including cloud-based infrastructure.
• Experience working with public health agencies or Tribal organizations.
• Understanding of data governance and policies supporting responsible data sharing.
• Familiarity with national public health data modernization efforts.
• Understanding of information systems development and data life cycles.
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to engage with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to represent the organization.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills.

Job Highlights

• Location: Remote, must be based in the United States.
• Salary Range: $135,000 - $166,050, per year, plus benefits.
• Position Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunity.
• Position End Date: June 30, 2027.

Special Notes

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination.