Epidemiologist SIPV Prevention

Position Highlights

Position Title: Epidemiologist – Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence (SIPV) Prevention

Location: Hybrid - Boston, MA

Position End Date: 6/30/2027

Salary: $82,400 annually (with benefits)

Overview

The Office of Statistics and Evaluation (OSE) within the Bureau of Community Health & Prevention (BCHAP) is seeking a Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence (SIPV) Prevention Epidemiologist to provide data collection, data management, vendor training and technical assistance, statistical analysis, report writing, data visualization, and evaluation support with a focus on intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual violence (SV), and family violence intervention and prevention efforts in the Division of Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention and Services (DSDVPS).

This support includes assisting with the management of data systems used for surveillance and assisting with formative, process, and impact/outcome evaluation of programming and prevention initiatives funded by the Division of Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention and Services (DSDVPS). Under the supervision and guidance of the Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence Epidemiologist II, this epidemiologist will share responsibility with other DSDVPS Epidemiologists for assisting with statistical and evaluation needs supporting the surveillance and evaluation efforts of MDPH sexual assault, dating violence, and adult intimate partner violence intervention and prevention programs and initiatives broadly. This position will support the programs’ strategic goals by providing input into short- and long-term planning from an evidence-based perspective, informed by assigned literature reviews, experience with data collection, and reviews of existing data sources. The Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence Epidemiologist will apply an equity lens to their work in sexual and intimate partner violence intervention and prevention, tailoring epidemiologic activities to these analyses.

Responsibilities

· Manage data systems maintained by the Division of Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention and Services (DSDVPS).

· Maintain confidentiality and security of data sets.

· Develop and document processes and procedures for tracking contractually required data submissions and communication plans with service provision vendors and DSDVPS program staff regarding deadlines and missing submissions.

· Provide quality assurance feedback and technical assistance to service provision vendors for DSDVPS contractually required data submissions.

· Provide technical assistance to service provision vendors on the use of program and community data.

· Produce a quarterly DSDVPS program data report and assist with analysis of data sets and production of statistical reports.

· Support the data and evaluation needs of DSDVPS procurement planning

· Assist with the development of data collection instruments and design of observational, survey, and other methodologies.

· Implement new data collection protocols.

· Conduct literature reviews, internet searches, and analyze publicly available data sources as needed to inform project development, support program planning and evaluation, and for reports, presentations, publications, and grant applications.

· With a particular focus on Teen Dating Violence (TDV) and issues concerning youth/young adults: analyze data, prepare reports and visualizations, and present internally and externally to TDV team members and vendors.

· Contribute to the preparation of reports and publications on DSDVPS program evaluation efforts and surveillance statistics.

· Ensure infusion of gender equity and racial equity frameworks into all surveillance analyses, evaluation plans, strategic plans, dissemination materials, QI/QA projects, etc.

· Participate in internal and external meetings, as needed, to support the work of the MDPH DSDVPS, OSE, and BCHAP.

· Respond to ad hoc data requests from MDPH leadership, MA executive and legislative branch leadership, local and statewide field staff, and the public.

· Support evaluation efforts and data needs of the OSE, BCHAP, and the Department as needed.

· Perform other duties as required and as appropriate.

Qualifications

· Master’s degree in public health or a closely related field from an accredited college or university

· At least two (2) years of relevant work experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field

· Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and engaging in strategic partnerships

· Proficiency with and strong understanding of the design and implementation of research and epidemiologic studies

· Proficiency with and strong understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications

· Organizational skills demonstrating close attention to detail and the ability to organize multiple priorities

· Strong interpersonal skills required for teamwork and interaction with people across CDC and with external partners

· Knowledge of SAS, SPSS, R, or other statistical software

· Proficiency in writing comprehensive statistical and analytical reports

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Deep understanding of and experience applying a racial equity lens to research through understanding of structural racism, bias reduction strategies, language equity, social determinants/drivers of health, and how race theory can be applied to public health research models

Preferred Qualifications

· Possess strong skills in project management, data management, and data analysis

· Knowledge of research on intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual violence (SV), and family violence intervention

· Knowledge of principles of psychometric testing

· Knowledge of REDCap or similar (Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey) data collection system or willingness to learn

· Familiarity with cloud-based SAS and SAS macro language or willingness to learn

· Experience/familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization software

· Embrace of a healing-centered person-first approach to holistic wellness for survivors and their networks

Special Notes:

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and Massachusetts Department of Public Health, in order to best support the State of Massachusetts in their public health programming.

This position is currently a Hybrid position. CDC Foundation retains the right to make adjustments to this as required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.

About the CDC Foundation

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.2 billion and launched more than 1,200 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 140 countries last year. Learn more at www.cdcfoundation.org.