Job postings as of March 1, 2023

Mar. 1, 2023
FILED UNDER:Job Opportunities

POSITION: Data Analyst (Remote)

ORGANIZATION: NYC DOHMH

The analyst will take the lead on creating analytic datasets from Social Determinants of Health survey data. The analyst will also assist in supporting the exciting new Healthy NYC survey panel.  Healthy NYC is a panel of 9,000 probabilistically selected adult New Yorkers who participate in public health surveys throughout the year on a range of topics, including opinion surveys and surveys about specific dimensions of health.  The analyst will facilitate the implementation of Healthy NYC surveys  by creating tracking tables to manage which panelists are invited to take which surveys, and by preparing and checking lists of panelists invited to take surveys, as well as other panel management tasks. Finally, the data analyst will prepare and analyze other survey datasets that Bureau of Epidemiology Services collects and makes available so that the Bureau fulfills its important mission in making data available for public health decision-making.

Duties: The analyst will, under the supervision of their supervisor and Bureau leadership:

  • Prepare Healthy NYC survey tracking tables to mange which panelists are invited to take which surveys
  • Prepare Healthy NYC survey invitation lists to invite panelists to take surveys
  • Process Social Determinants of Health Survey data to prepare them for analysis, including recoding variables, creating codebooks, and creating documentation about the datasets and results
  • Support preparation processes of other surveys housed by the Bureau of Epidemiology Services, such as the Community Health Survey, NYC KIDS, the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, and the Health Opinion Poll.
  • Generate tables and other types of analyses from the Bureau of Epidemiology Services survey datasets that are requested by internal and external requesters
  • Contribute to DOHMH efforts to promote health equity and racial justice

 Qualifications:

  • Advanced SAS experience strongly preferred
  • Experience working with complex survey data
  • Training and expertise in epidemiologic data analysis techniques
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong data management skills
  • A strong sense of teamwork and collaboration
  • Enthusiasm for checking teammates’ data analysis results and having their own data analysis results checked by teammates
  • A commitment to DOHMH efforts to promote health equity and racial justice
  • Salary – $85,000- $85,000

To view the official posting and apply click here 


POSITION: Master’s Level – communication Research  Analyst (Remote)

ORGANIZATION: RTI International – Durham, North Carolina

RTI’s Center for Communication and Engagement Research seeks a communication research analyst to support the research, design, delivery, and evaluation of strategic communication programs, campaigns, and interventions focused on diverse community members.

This position is open to individuals interested in working from our headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina; one of RTI’s regional offices; or as a teleworker. Limited travel for data collection activities is likely.

Responsibilities to include, but not be limited to:

  • Plan and conduct qualitative data collection such as focus groups and in-depth interviews either virtually or in-person.
  • Develop interview guides, recruiting materials, and survey instruments.
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis and synthesis.
  • Conduct and synthesize findings from literature reviews and environmental scans.
  • Craft and implement evidence-based and theory-driven solutions that support learning and behavior change.
  • Develop and refine communication products, including messages, concepts, materials, and interventions.
  • Communicate effectively with technical, research, production, and project team members to successfully manage integrated activities and produce solutions.
  • Prepare drafts of project reports and manuscripts.
  • Prepare drafts of PowerPoint presentations and contribute to final project briefings.
  • Contribute to preparing sections of technical proposals.  
  • Additional duties to be identified in collaboration with supervisor and project teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ related experience or Master’s degree and 1 years’ related experience
  • Degree in a Social Science, Communication, Public Health, or related field
  • Knowledge of social and behavior change theories and their application to interventions and strategies
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Approaches situations with a growth mindset
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future.

Desired Skills:

  • Multicultural or bilingual communication skills a plus
  • Experience using analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, NVivo)

Please include a cover letter in your application.  You can include the cover letter and the resume in the same document. 

To view the official posting and apply click here  


 


POSITION: Nutrition Advisor Consultant 

ORGANIZATION: NYC Aging – Nutrition Management Unit 

Job Description: New York City is home to approximately 1.64 million older adults, and the Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) is committed to helping them age in their homes and communities. The mission of NYC Aging is to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality of life of diverse older adults. The NYC Aging also works to support caregivers through service, advocacy, and education.

NYC Aging’s Nutrition Management Unit includes Nutrition Consultants, dietitians and nutritionists who advance NYC Aging’s mission by ensuring that older adults receive nutritious meals that meet all city, state and federal dietary guidelines. They also provide extensive technical assistance on meal planning, recipe development, food safety and the New York City Food Standards. Nutrition Consultants serve as nutrition experts for NYC Aging’s community partners and older adults living in the community who attend congregate meal programs or receive home-delivered meals.

Reporting to the Nutrition Management Supervisor, the Nutrition Consultant duties include but are not limited to:

  • Monitor and assess assigned meal programs for contract compliance with nutrition service standards and sanitary codes.
  • Provide technical assistance and training to program personnel, sponsors and caterers in all aspects of food service management and nutritional standards including menu planning, food purchasing, preparation and storage; assess proposed new sites and caterers; make recommendations to achieve compliance with all standards.
  • Review and approve menus; complete the nutrient analysis for recipes and menus.
  • Create nutrition education materials and provide nutrition education for assigned programs; participate in community health fairs.
  • Establish a professional relationship with educational, government, and community agencies and health care professionals; work with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to ensure annual inspection of meal sites and caterers; interpret mandated nutrition standards and guidelines for meal preparation.
  • Prepare reports and corrective action plans when required.
  • Participates in the reading and evaluations of the Agency’s Request for Proposals (RFP).
  • Participates in special projects and initiatives as needed.
  • This position requires extensive field work.

Salary:

  • $61,990* (Non-City minimum)
  •   $71,288** (City minimum)

TO APPLY 

Please be sure to submit a resume & cover letter when applying.

All current City Employees may apply by going to Employee Self Service (ESS) http://cityshare.nycnet/ess and search for Job ID#574386 Please do not email, mail or fax your resume to NYC Aging directly. 

All other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID#574386 Please do not email, mail or fax your resume to NYC Aging directly.


POSITION: Multiple roles

ORGANIZATION: CDC

CDC has multiple roles, position openings, please view official job posting in hyperlinks below

  • Survey Statistician Grade: GS-1530-11/12; Salary: $69,107.00 to $107,680.00 / PA;  Location: 1 vacancy – Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job);  Hiring Organization: Deputy Director of Public health Science and Surveillance; Deadline: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
  • Public Health Advisor  Grade: GS-0685-13; Salary: $104,008.00 to $135,209.00 / PA;  Location: 2 vacancies – Atlanta, Georgia;  Hiring Organization: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD); Deadline: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
  • Epidemiologist : GS-0601-13; Salary: $98,496.00 to $128,043.00 / PA;  Location: 1 vacancy – Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job); Hiring Organization: National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention, Division of Viral Hepatitis; Deadline: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
  •  Statistician (Health) Grade: GS-1530-12/13; Salary: $82,830.00 to $128,043.00 / PA;  Location: Few vacancies – Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job);  Hiring Organization: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS); Deadline: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
  • Public Health Advisor  Grade: GS-0685-11/12; Salary: $72,974.00 to $113,706.00 / PA;  Location: 1 vacancy – Atlanta, Georgia;  Hiring Organization: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control; Deadline: Thursday, March 2, 2023
  •  Health Scientist (Bioinformatics)  Grade: GS-0601-13; Salary:$98,496.00 to $128,043.00 / PALocation: 1 vacancy – Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job);  Hiring Organization: National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases; Deadline: Friday, March 3, 2023
  •  Behavioral Scientist  Grade: GS-0101-12; Salary:$87,466.00 to $113,706.00 / PA / PALocation: 1 vacancy – Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job);  Hiring Organization: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control; Deadline: Thursday, March 9, 2023
  • Health Scientist  Grade: GS-0601-13; Salary: $104,008.00 to $135,209.00 / PALocation: 1 vacancy – Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job);  Hiring Organization: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC); Deadline: Friday, March 3, 2023
  • Epidemiologist : GS-0601-12/13; Salary: $82,830.00 to $128,043.00 / PA;  Location: Few vacancies – Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job); Hiring Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Deadline: Thursday, March 2, 2023
  • Health Scientist  Grade: GS-0601-12/13; Salary: $82,830.00 to $128,043.00  / PALocation: Few vacancies – Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job);  Hiring Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Deadline: Thursday, March 2, 2023
  • Health Scientist  Grade: GS-0601-12/13; Salary: $87,466.00 to $135,209.00 / PALocation: 1 vacancy – Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job);  Hiring Organization: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC); Deadline: Monday, March 13, 2023
  • Biologist (Direct Hire): Grade: GS-0401-11; Salary: $76,551.00 to $99,513.00 / PALocation: vacancies – Fort Collins, Colorado;  Hiring Organization: National Center For Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID); Deadline: Friday, March 3, 2023

CDC Remote Job Announcements – click this link and view here: USAJOBS – Remote Job Search


POSITION: Medical Officer

ORGANIZATION: CDC (NCHHSTP)

CDC’s National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), Division of HIV Prevention (DHP), HIV Research Branch (HRB), Prevention Research Team (PRT), is seeking an exceptional candidate for a full-time position as a Medical Officer. The mission of DHP is to prevent HIV infection and reduce the incidence of HIV-related illness and death in the United States. 

The position is in PRT.  PRT scientists conduct research for prevention of new HIV infections using novel HIV testing models and biomedical HIV prevention with PrEP and PEP. PRT includes a diverse, multidisciplinary, and collaborative group of scientists, including epidemiologists, health services researchers, clinicians, behavioral scientists, and data analysts. The PRT research portfolio is focused on decreasing HIV disparities by increasing HIV testing and PrEP use among persons in populations with the highest rates of HIV diagnoses.  PRT research findings are used to guide local and national HIV programmatic activities and to inform national efforts to make PrEP accessible to all persons. 

The incumbent will serve as a biomedical HIV prevention subject matter expert at CDC. This position will involve leading PrEP clinical guideline development, and conducting research to support implementation of HIV testing and PrEP in clinical and community settings. Research will be done using a variety of designs including implementation science, epidemiological methodology including cohort analyses, studies with large health services databases, and surveys. The incumbent will lead research projects and contribute to their success through conceptualization and design of studies; support of data collection activities; and dissemination of research findings in peer-reviewed journals and at national and international conferences. The incumbent will provide technical assistance and consultation to colleagues in DHP, CDC, other Federal agencies, and other partners. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serving as a PrEP subject matter expert 
  • Leading the development of PrEP clinical guidelines 
  • Providing leadership for the design and conduct of PrEP implementation research. 
  • Serving as a project officer for HIV prevention research NOFOs and contracts. 
  • Writing, reviewing, and publishing manuscripts in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presenting at conferences and meetings as a representative of CDC and DHP. 
  • Supporting cross-division HIV outbreak responses as necessary. 
  • Providing technical guidance and consultation both within DHP and to external partners on HIV testing, prevention, and care. 

  Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience and knowledge of HIV diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, and infectious diseases is preferred. 
  • Experience leading public health studies is preferred. 
  • Demonstrated effective collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

Additional Information:

  • Percentage of Travel Required: up to 5% 
  • Bargaining Unit Position: No. 
  • Moving expenses are not authorized. 
  • Relocation incentives will not be considered. 
  • Duty Location: Atlanta, Georgia 

  Position: Medical Officer/Physician w/License 602-14 or comparable USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer equivalent 

Apply online at USAJobs.gov  

HHS-CDC-DH-23-11793876

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/701692000

Please direct any questions about this HRB/DHP position to Pamela Gruduah, Deputy Chief, atpyb1@cdc.govor 404-553-7276. 


POSITION: Multiple positions (click position title links for job descriptions)

ORGANIZATION: National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP)

National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) NASHP is nationally recognized for leading work on priority policy issues for maternal and family health including state approaches to Medicaid postpartum coverage and Medicaid reimbursement of doulas and midwives, state strategies to address maternal mortality, and state coverage of contraceptive care.

  • Director, Grant and Contract Operations : Opportunity to work with a dynamic team to design and manage an organization-wide grants lifecycle process and support teams’ day to day programmatic operations through developing and implementing a compliance framework. Salary range: $98,939 to $133,859
  • Director, Maternal and Family Health: Full-time position, based in NASHP’s Washington, DC or Portland, Maine office. As a director, you will work in conjunction with senior staff to oversee and develop projects and project work plans, assist in the implementation of work plans, and assure timely delivery of work products and activities encompassed in those work plans. This may include but is not necessarily limited to guiding and conducting research, analysis and writing of reports, convening and supporting learning collaboratives or networks, and staffing advisory committees, seminars, and conferences. Directors will be assigned supervisory duties, with day-to-day oversight of policy associates’ and research analysts’ work on specific tasks or projects, and will mentor other, more junior NASHP staff. Working with senior and executive level staff, the director may oversee all aspects of project planning and implementation, including the development and management of project budgets. Salary range: $98,939 to $133,859
  • Policy Associate — Coverage, Cost, and Value : You are a professional with at least four years of post-Bachelor’s experience, who is organized and detail-oriented, a skilled communicator with strong writing and analytic skills, and who thrives in a dynamic work environment, engaging in multiple projects at a time. You have a strong foundation and substantive experience in a state health policy — in particular, state policy related to public coverage programs (including Medicaid and health insurance marketplaces) — as well as understanding of and interest in addressing prescription drug and hospital/health system costs. You understand there are different dynamics across states, their coverage programs and health markets that require varied and flexible solutions to nuanced policy challenges. You are state-focused, interested in and understand what state policymakers need to know to effectively meet their most difficult challenges. Salary range: $65,000 to $91,840.

NASHP is proud to offer comprehensive benefits, a flexible work schedule, and a dynamic work environment. Check out the current job opportunities here!


POSITION: Policy Research Analyst (Policy Advisor III) 

ORGANIZATION: DORA: Division of Insurance (Colorado) 

The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) regulates the insurance industry in Colorado. DOI helps consumers by answering their questions, investigating their complaints, and helping them to understand their insurance. DOI regulates and monitors the insurance companies in Colorado, as well as insurance agents, making sure everyone is following the law.

The Division of Insurance (DOI) is responsible for implementing Colorado prescription drug affordability statutes by supporting the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) in conducting affordability reviews and establishing upper payment limits. The Prescription Drug Affordability work unit within DOI exists to implement the division’s prescription drug affordability work and support the PDAB. The work unit focuses on supporting and guiding the work of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB), including delegating duties necessary for the board to conduct affordability reviews, establishing upper payment limits, analyzing saving reports, and undergoing appeals. Additionally, it completes the division’s work relevant to the annual carrier prescription drug transparency reporting and guiding the Prescription Drug Affordability Advisory Council (PDAAC).

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Performing policy research in pharmacoeconomics, which is a field of research that determines whether the expense incurred using a prescription drug in comparison with the cost of existing medication, as well as potential savings resulting from a decrease in the number of physician visits, emergency room visits, length and number of hospitalizations, ancillary costs, and other factors;
  • Evaluating classifications of prescriptions drugs, therapeutic equivalents, and alternatives to support the board’s identification and selection of prescription drugs for affordability reviews;
  • Analyzing research and policies to address a patient’s ability to use their personal health care services to achieve the best health outcome;
  • Performing policy research regarding the prescription drug supply chain, the flow of prescription drugs, the flow of funds, and types of contracts that exist between prescription drug manufacturers, wholesalers, carriers, pharmacy benefit management firms, pharmacies, and providers;
  • Analyzing impacts of the board’s work across the prescription drug supply chain for prescription drug affordability reviews, upper payment limits, and annual use of savings reports; assessing any unforeseen impacts of the board’s work and making policy recommendations to the director and board, with the help of other staff and contractors;
  • Reviewing policies that aim to make prescription drugs more affordable and analyzing effectiveness of those programs through peer-reviewed research and policy briefs, including Colorado-based policy initiatives, other state initiatives, federal initiatives, and initiatives in other countries;
  • Analyzing data submitted by prescription drug manufacturers, wholesalers, carriers, PBMs, and other entities submitted to the board, including the life-cycle management data, market competition and context, projected revenue, the estimated cost-effectiveness of the prescription drug and off-label usage of the prescription drug;
  • Creating materials of policy research to disseminate which include both high-level overviews and detailed reports, PowerPoints, listserv publications, issue briefs, memos, and other materials as determined by the director and board;
  • Creating visualizations that summarize or simplify complex policy research topics by utilizing PowerPoint, Canva, or Google Suite products;
  • Presenting research and giving presentations or talking to internal staff, the board, the Advisory Council, or other external contacts.

Salary: $4,457.00 – $5,489.00 Monthly

To view the official posting and apply click here 


POSITION: Data Science Analyst (Statistical Analyst II)

ORGANIZATION: DORA: Division of Insurance (Colorado) 

The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) regulates the insurance industry in Colorado. DOI helps consumers by answering their questions, investigating their complaints, and helping them to understand their insurance. The division regulates and monitors insurance companies in Colorado, as well as insurance agents, ensuring all are following the law.

The Prescription Drug Affordability Work Unit focuses on supporting and guiding the work of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB), including delegated duties necessary for the Board to conduct affordability reviews, establish upper payment limits, analyze use of saving reports, and undergo appeals. Additionally, the work unit oversees and completes the Division’s work relevant to annual carrier prescription drug transparency reporting and guiding the Prescription Drug Affordability Advisory Council (PDAAC) and the Advisory Council’s work. 

Position: This Data Science Analyst position assists in implementing the data science strategy of the division, by conducting comprehensive and accurate statistical and data analyses necessary for the Board and Division to complete legislative mandates in support of the DOI’s consumer protection mission. The position performs statistical and data analysis on data from Colorado’s All Payer Claim’s Database (APCD); wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) data; average sales price (ASP) data; prescription drug rebate data; other states’ and countries’ prescription drug pricing data; reimbursement fee schedules; federal Orphan Drug Lists and Drug Shortage Lists; CIVHC transparency reports; voluntarily submitted data from prescription drug manufacturers and other entities; DOI-housed formulary data and other publicly available prescription drug pricing, cost, and utilization data. 

Data Science is an emerging field that is quickly becoming an insurance industry standard, applying data driven approaches to designing insurance products that will be offered to consumers. To help the Division adapt to a changing industry and bridge the gap between industry and the Division, this position works with the PDAB team and Insurance Data Science Manager and applies emerging industry best practices in data science to the division’s consumer protection and regulatory mission broadly, and specifically to the PDAB’s duties to collect and evaluate prescription drug data, perform affordability reviews, establish upper payment limits, and make policy recommendations to the General Assembly. This position will also support the Insurance Data Science Manager and division leadership with implementing and updating the Division’s data strategy and other data needs.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Utilizing, structuring, and helping manage division databases, data infrastructure, and the data they contain under the supervision and direction of the Prescription Drug Affordability Director;
  • Identifying the data needs for the Board to collect and evaluate prescription drug data, perform affordability reviews, establish upper payment limits, and make policy recommendations to the General Assembly; and providing input on how to acquire the data necessary for the Board’s work including any contracting or procurement required;
  • Querying various state, federal and private databases and sources of information and utilizing collected information to support business needs; 
  • Interpreting data and providing analytical expertise to retrieve answers for complex questions with the Board Policy Analyst;
  • Using software to extract and summarize information from multiple data sources, including third-party databases, Colorado’s all-payer claims database, federal and international therapeutic equivalence and alternatives databases, and other databases; 
  • Independently developing and completing a range of analyses and reports using inferential statistical measures commonly used in the field; 
  • Constructing meaningful reports, visualizations, or data sets that satisfy the purpose of the project or requests from senior staff, PDAB director, PDAB, or PDAAC; 
  • Reviewing characteristics of data, applying appropriate statistical principles to calculate standard statistical measures such as standard errors, means, medians, modes, confidence intervals, and significance levels to evaluate robustness of estimates; creating descriptive statistics using raw or aggregated data;
  • Interpreting or analyzing information to solve to problems by applying rules and involving multiple steps;  
  • Exchanging information with individuals both inside and outside the division for program management and reporting purpose; consulting on statistical sampling techniques, database alternatives, organizing and conducting analyses of operations or research activities, and offering interpretations of analytical findings to non-data staff;
  • Collaborating with the Director, Data Manager, and contractors to identify and resolve complex issues and errors that involve internal and external systems, data, and regulatory guidance; leading and executing complex data-related analytical projects in conjunction with contractors to drive business decisions and efficiencies; 
  • Presenting complex, technical information in a way that the end result can be understood by an audience of varying technical knowledge; and implementing different types of data presentation and visualization methods, such as oral presentation, email summarization, written reports, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and Tableau dashboards.
  • Salary : $4,935.00 – $5,507.00 Monthly

To view the official posting and apply click here   


POSITION: Executive Director, Office of Health Insurance Marketplace

ORGANIZATION: Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) AugustaMaineUnited States 

DHHS is seeking a fulltime Executive Director for the Office of Health Insurance Marketplace (OHIM). This strategic leader will be responsible for planning, implementing, and directing a state-based health insurance marketplace. The Director must be capable of managing competing priorities, diverse stakeholders, and an unpredictable regulatory environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership of the Office, prioritizing activities and initiatives that improve consumer experience and maximize enrollment.
  • Represent DHHS and OHIM in legislative proceedings, negotiations, and day-to-day contact with federal representatives, and advocacy groups, in order to identify strategies to improve services.
  • Serve on the Department’s Executive Management Team and work closely with the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners and other Office Directors and senior staff in the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations.
  • Act with considerable autonomy on behalf of the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner(s) of DHHS in the management of the Office making daily operating decisions.
  • Develop, implement, evaluate, and administer policies and procedures and make decisions regarding policy administration, oversight, and compliance.
  • Evaluate proposed state and federal legislation and initiatives impacting OHIM services and present recommendations to the Commissioner and Governor’s Office.
  • Collaborate in the formulation of strategic plans and polices, including those that advance equity and reduce coverage disparities.
  • Oversee preparation of OHIM budget, monitor OHIM financial status in order to ensure sufficient financial resources to meet established goals and objectives and maximize use of available resources.
  • Maintain regular and frequent communications with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of projects.
  • Effectively recruit and retain a talented team of staff at varying levels of seniority; mentor and support staff growth and development
  • Implement, administer, and ensure compliance with human resource laws, policies, procedures, and practices including but not limited to: AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, disciplinary actions, contract administration, communication systems, and employee safety in order to ensure fair and equal treatment of employees.
  • Perform additional duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Master of Public Administration or a related degree, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with overseeing compliance of state and federal requirements
  • Experience managing a diverse team of vendors, business stakeholders, and subject-matter experts.
  • Experience implementing and/or overseeing medium/large initiatives
  • Preferred expertise in Commercial Health Insurance policy with a specialty in Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplaces.

Salary: $109,116 – $148,636/ Annually

Apply by: March 7, 2023 by submitting all documents or files in a PDF or Word format. For additional information about this position please contact Desirea Chase at (207) 441-0465 or by email desirea.chase@maine.gov. To apply, please upload a recent resume and a cover letter.  To request a paper application, please contact Ashley.Smith@Maine.gov .

To view the official posting click here


POSITION: EXECUTIVE ADMIN ASSISTANT Nashville, TN

ORGANIZATION: Tennessee State Government TN

The Division of TennCare is dedicated to providing our employees with a hybrid work environment. All TennCare positions have a combination of work from home and work in the office, which varies by position, department, and business need. You may review the specific expectations with our hiring team.

This position requires a background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position

Who we are and what we do:

TennCare is Tennessee’s managed care Medicaid program that provides health insurance coverage to certain groups of low-income individuals such as pregnant women, children, caretaker relatives of young children, older adults, and adults with physical disabilities. TennCare provides coverage for approximately 1.7 million Tennesseans and operates with an annual budget of approximately $14 billion. It is run by the Division of TennCare with oversight and some funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

TennCare’s mission is to improve the lives of Tennesseans by providing high-quality cost-effective care. To fulfill that purpose, we equip each employee for active participation and empower teams to communicate and worked collaboratively to improve organizational processes in order to make a difference in the lives our members. Because of the positive impact TennCare has on the lives of the most vulnerable Tennesseans, TennCare employees report that their work provides them with a sense of meaning, purpose, and accomplishment. TennCare leadership understands that employees are our most valuable resource and ensures professional and leadership development are a priority for the agency.

Job Overview: TennCare is committed to improving the quality of health care for its members while maximizing the value of every dollar spent. TennCare has been a leader in innovation through clinical care models and delivery system payment reform. TennCare also sits at the intersection of federal and state health policy. TennCare’s Medical Office is integral to this mission with direct responsibility for clinical quality and operations, federal and state policy, and strategic clinical innovation for the agency.

Operationally, the medical office is comprised of 7 teams and 170 employees. The medical office is responsible for all medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy policy and operations. The CMO leads quality improvement, population health programming, and provider services. Additionally, the CMO oversees all member medical appeals.

This Executive Administrative Assistant (EA) will provide administrative and project support to key CMO senior leadership including the Provider Services Director, Behavioral Health Services Director, and Associate Medical Director. The position will also support the TennCare CMO senior leadership team as the HR Liaison. This position will also partner closely with other CMO Executive Administrative Assistants to maintain and establish a collaborative and productive work environment.

Minimum Monthly Salary  $4,975/month

To view the official posting and apply click here 


POSITION: Project Director, Counter Tools  

ORGANIZATION: Counter Tools – CounterTobacco.org

About Counter Tools
Counter Tools is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to empower communities to become healthier places for all, starting with the retail environment. Through training, technical assistance, mission driven software tools, a webinar series, and the website CounterTobacco.org, we disseminate science and best practices, connect experts, partners and advocates, and develop resources and communication tools for communities working to improve the health of the retail environment as a step toward achieving health equity.
Our Core Values
– Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion as an ongoing practice.
– Be agile. Respond and adapt quickly to change with forward thinking.
– Share power and own the outcome. We are all leaders who take risks in order to grow and improve.
– Care personally, challenge directly, and be candid.
– Inspire others. We deliver high quality service and results to our clients and partners.
– Act with grit. We are passionate, resilient, and capable of driving change.
Job Overview
The Project Director provides timely and high-quality project management, training, and technical assistance to Counter Tools client-partners working to advance place-based public health. Their national perspective and expertise strengthens Counter Tools’ position as a trusted thought leader in, and advances the field of, healthy communities. They integrate the key components and essential practices of the public health policy model of change into their work, and guide client-partners through the often nonlinear continuum of policy change.

Counter Tools Project Directors empower client-partners and their stakeholders to survey and monitor tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and food in the retail environment. They provide expert guidance and recommendations to pursue policy interventions based on data collected, building local and state capacity to facilitate policy change.
Project Directors often support client-partners in utilizing Counter Tools’ Agile software to achieve their policy change goals. On a day-to-day basis, Project Directors maintain a positive relationship with all client-partners and coordinate and lead activities within the scope of project contracts. Activities include leading regular conference calls, relevant webinars, in-person trainings, and directing technical assistance. Project Directors work collaboratively with each of their client-partners to ensure needs are met.
Role Responsibilities
1. Plan and coordinate activities outlined in the client-partner scope of work, ensuring all objectives and tasks are completed in a both timely and exceptional manner
2. Work directly with other Counter Tools team members to coordinate and ensure all deliverables are completed within the outlined timeframe
3. Effectively communicate needs and project expectations of other team members
4. Maintain a constant line of communication between Counter Tools and client-partners

5. Take responsibility in communicating about equity, race, dominant culture, and systemic racism in our work
6. Advance the field by maintaining content expertise and staying up-to-date on emerging issues; developing new resources, toolkits and publications; assessing, documenting and sharing best practices and key lessons learned; and fostering innovation in Counter Tools initiatives
7. Identify and immediately address any problems or challenges that occur
8. Prioritize tasks for team members based on urgency and scope of work
9. Organize, coordinate, and lead webinar and in-person training to increase client-partner capacity
10. Lead contract management and renewal processes alongside client-partners
11. Lead special projects as needed, such as strategic planning efforts and developing new training content
12. Ensure appropriate evaluation of training events, as well as overall projects
13. Integrate lessons learned and client-partner feedback into future work
Minimum Qualifications
1. Experience in public health policy, systems, and environmental change
2. Experience in public policy, communications, grassroots organizing, or urban planning                                                                                                                     3. Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes
4. Assertive and concise verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
5. Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and collaboration
6. A commitment to and passion for Counter Tools’ mission and values
7. Genuine interest in place-based public health and health equity for all populations
8. Data analysis experience to support systems change
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience in alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, and/or healthy food-related community or policy work
2. Experience providing technical assistance on technology tools
3. Marketing and/or B2B sales experience
4. Experience with GIS mapping and/or Tableau
5. Data analysis, software quality assurance, and/or product management experience
6. Master of Public Health or Master of Public Policy degree
Location
This is a remote position. This position will require travel to client-partner states as needed and to Carrboro, NC at least once per year. Remote employees must provide internet, phone, and an appropriate place to work while in their remote location of choice.

Salary range of $56-65,000

To apply for the position, please send your resume, a letter expressing your interest, and a 1-3page writing sample to Maria Julianat maria@countertools.org.  Applications are due by 5:00 pm Eastern on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. The ideal start date for this role is mid-April. We will review applications and interview qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The interview process will likely involve a brief phone interview and two video interviews with Counter Tools team members. 

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POSITION: Workforce Program Specialist 1

ORGANIZATION: Division of Employment & Workforce Solutions – Albany

The duties of the Workforce Program Specialist 1/Trainee in the Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions (DEWS) will include but are not limited to the following:

• assisting in the development, monitoring, and management of workforce development and training programs, contracts and proposals;
• review of contractual data, contract modifications expenditure tracking, voucher processing, collaboration with field monitoring staff and Business Services staff and routine ad hoc reporting;
•prepare detailed analysis as needed;
•review and analyze pending and enacted federal and state legislation, federal regulations, as well as technical advisories and bulletins;
•provide technical assistance and guidance to program sponsors, workforce development partners, and other agencies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.

Candidate MAY be allowed to telecommute up to 4 days day per pay period dependent upon operational needs.

To be considered for this position, interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov. Please include the title, location and vacancy ID# 124415 of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail by 3/3/2023.

Salary range: From $46529 to $77912 Annually

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POSITION: Employment Counselor- Spanish Language- White Plains – DEWS

ORGANIZATION: Division of Employment & Workforce Solutions NY 

The duties of the Employment Counselor- Spanish Language in the Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions (DEWS) will include but are not limited to the following:
• Provide complete employment counseling services to applicants in need of special assistance in determining and realizing potentials;
• Provide vocational counseling and career development information to individuals looking for employment;
• Use interview techniques and testing devices to assess the individuals vocational needs and capabilities as well as help them understand and resolve their problems to obtaining employment;
• Assist in developing an employment plan;
• Maintain record of interviews;
• Provide follow-up assistance as necessary.

Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.

Candidate MAY be allowed to telecommute up to 4 days day per pay period dependent upon operational needs.

To be considered for appointment you will be required to pass a Civil Service language exam to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading the Spanish language at a level that will ensure your ability to perform the duties of the position.

Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.

All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by 03/03/2023 and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12240. You must include, Vacancy ID 124393, Employment Counselor- Spanish Language – White Plains, in the subject line of your email.

Salary range: From $61270 to $77912 Annually

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POSITION: Data Analyst 2 

ORGANIZATION: NYS Labor, Department of Research and Statistics (Albany) 

As a Data Analyst 2 in the Research and Statistic Bureau, the duties will include but are not limited to:

• Produce business intelligence solutions by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports
• Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in data sources
• Assess data structures and how they can be used to produce desired reports
• Research new data sources and analytical tools, and recommend solutions
• Conduct or coordinate tests to ensure that business intelligence solutions are consistent with defined needs
• Test, validate, and reformulate models to ensure accurate predication of outcomes of interest
• Draft new functions or applications in programming languages to conduct analyses
• Create written reports and effectively communicate/present results
• May supervise lower-level staff

All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by March 02, 2023; and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12240. You must include, Vacancy ID 124243, Data Analyst 2 – Albany, in the subject line of your email. 

Salary Range : From $79325 to $100342 Annually

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POSITION:  Investigative Officer 1

ORGANIZATION: NYS Department of Labor Standards (Spanish Language)

As an Investigative Officer 1 (Spanish Language) with Labor Standards, the incumbent will perform office/field work required in the enforcement of State labor laws governing minimum wages, child labor, hours of work, wage payment, employment agency operation, industrial homework, farm labor and the like.

As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

Travel is required and will be discussed at the time of interview.
Accepting 55b/55c Candidates. Include a copy of your 55b/55c letter when applying.
This position requires a fingerprint/background check. There is no cost to candidates, fingerprinting fees are paid for by the Department of Labor. Candidates being considered for appointment will be provided a pre-paid code and instructions after the interview.

Appointment will be contingent-permanent if filled via 70.1 or 70.4 transfer; otherwise appointment will be provisional, and the appointed candidate will have to take, pass, and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.

Salary Range : From $46529 to $69882 Annually

All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by March 2, 2023 and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12240. You must include, Vacancy ID 124153, Investigative Officer 1/Trainee (Spanish Language) – White Plains in the subject line of your email.

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POSITION: Diversity, Equity & Belonging and Community Engagement Senior Associate 

ORGANIZATION: Bimbo Bakeries USA

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Position Summary: Chicago, IL, United States  (On-Site)
The Diversity, Equity & Belonging and Community Engagement Senior Associate will serve as a key member of our Diversity, Equity and Belonging function within BBU. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the design, development and effective implementation of our Diversity, Equity and Belonging (D,E&B) strategy and initiatives. The DE&B and Community Engagement Senior Associate also acts as a subject matter expert utilizing data driven insights and leveraging cutting edge best practices to provide recommendations and solutions that further embeds Diversity, Equity and Belonging into our organization’s culture.

Key Job Responsibilities:
• Apply subject matter knowledge to design, implement and manage initiatives and programs that advance our diversity, equity and belonging strategy.
• Create, analyze, interpret and report diversity data/metrics specific to business areas and functions to help them identify trends, issues and opportunities while supporting plans to improve metrics.
• Track and perform analysis of key diversity metrics to measure program effectiveness against established goals and initiatives.
• Identify, manage and maintain relationships with external organizations and professional development networks for ongoing associate participation and engagement.
• Co-own external partnerships with the Talent COE – Recruitment team to carry out diverse recruitment efforts and strategies.
• Provide support to the Regional D,E&B Councils by guiding and advising on key D,E&B priorities. This includes establishing a regular cadence of connection and communication, along with ongoing support to ensure alignment with the overall D,E&B strategy.
• Support the development and ongoing implementation of Business Inclusion Groups (BIGs). Serve as a resource to coordinate and discuss activities, concerns and strategies; ensure programming and efforts to positively impact the business.
• Partner with internal collaborative partners (Corporate Affairs, Talent COE, and HR teams) to ensure our Diversity, Equity and Belonging commitments are carried out through all business processes such as recruiting, performance management, leadership development, talent management, onboarding, associate engagement and internal communications.
• Support the duration

, deployment and management of D,E&B educational programming and training curriculums for salaried and hourly associates.
• Partner with Corporate Affairs and internal planning teams to communicate and support organization wide D,E&B programs and events.
• Engage with and present best practices, solutions and recommendations to Senior Executives across the business.

Job Requirements
Education and competencies
• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 3 years of experience designing and managing programs or projects
• Experience in related field, such as but not limited to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Cultural Change Management.
• Experience in planning and implementing innovative D,E&B initiatives and events.
• Experience creatively designing and executing an idea, program or initiative to effectively address a business opportunity.
• Highly skilled at translating data and analytics in a visual manner to share insights, tell stories, drive decisions and measure impact.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to include: demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues succinctly, create and conduct effective presentations and ability to inspire change with individuals at all levels.
• Excellent project management skills: ability to plan, coordinate, execute and achieve results on time.
• High-performance / results orientation; ability to prioritize tasks and adjust quickly to new circumstances with strong sense of urgency.
• Strong change management skills coupled with exceptional relationship building and influencing skills, ability to deal tactfully and persuasively with a wide variety of associates including Senior Executives
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to meet shared objectives without reporting relationships.
• Ability to work independently, with all levels and within a team environment
• Strong facilitation, consensus-building, and listening skills
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and Power Point are required.
• Up to 20% travel – Ability to travel for D,E&B related meetings, conferences, events and other related engagements.

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POSITION: Health Educator

ORGANIZATION: California Public Health Institute (PHI)

Position Summary
The Public Health Institute (PHI) is a large non-profit public health organization conducting a broad range of public health research, training, and technical assistance programs in California, throughout the nation, and around the world.  PHI is seeking a full time Health Educator III (HE III) for its Tracking California program, which includes the Sickle Cell Data Collection Program.  This position is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with remote work options.

This position represents an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong interest in working in a multidisciplinary team to synthesize, communicate, and disseminate scientific information about a variety of environmental and health topics to diverse audiences with the goal of supporting public health activities, community advocacy, and health policy through the production of meaningful, accessible, and accurate data.  The HE III will work closely with the program’s scientific research and health education staff.  Information on Tracking California and the Sickle Cell Data Collection Program is available at trackingcalifornia.org.

Full salary range for this position: $61,372 to $87,882 per year. The typical hiring range for this position is from $61,372 (minimum) to $74,627 (midpoint), based on 100% FTE. The starting salary is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.

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