Position: Health Scientist I
Location: Remote/Contractor Facility
Work Environment: Remote with occasional travel to CDC facilities in Atlanta, GA
Clearance Required: Low Risk (NACI Background Investigation)
Status: Contingent
Anticipated Salary Range: $80,000 - $96,000 Annually
Knowesis is currently seeking a Health Scientist I to provide evaluation and performance measurement support services and national evaluation support for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT), Translation, Health Education and Evaluation Branch (THEEB), under Task Order 75D30126R73476, THEEB Evaluation Support Services. This position supports DDT's mission to prevent type 2 diabetes and manage diabetes in populations with high burdens of risk or disease. To be eligible for this position, candidates must possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship, both now and in the future.
The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and refine evaluation plans, logic models, performance measurement frameworks, and indicator matrices aligned with DDT funding requirements and priorities.
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Provide ongoing evaluation and performance monitoring support to cooperative agreement recipients and national partners, including conducting recurring evaluation support calls and reviewing Annual Performance Reports (APRs) and recipient evaluation deliverables.
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Provide written feedback and corrective action recommendations to recipients; monitor compliance and identify performance trends across DDT-funded programs.
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Develop and deliver evaluation webinars and recipient/partner-facing evaluation tools and guidance, including tools to support implementation assessment (e.g., fidelity monitoring, adaptation tracking, and barriers/facilitators assessment).
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Support recipient/partner meeting content development and respond to evaluation reporting inquiries.
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Participate in virtual and in-person monitoring site visits; review background materials, document findings, and provide performance improvement recommendations.
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Identify performance gaps and facilitate structured improvement processes using data-informed and implementation science-informed approaches; support development of corrective action plans and document lessons learned.
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Contribute to national evaluation plan development, including cross-site logic models, standardized indicator matrices, and data collection instruments.
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Implement national data collection activities (surveys, interviews, document review) using qualitative and quantitative methods; conduct data triangulation and synthesis; coordinate cross-recipient participation.
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Prepare evaluation reports, presentations, briefing materials, monthly/quarterly/annual evaluation summaries, and metrics summaries for CDC leadership and program staff.
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Comply with all HHS/CDC security, privacy, records management, and Section 508 accessibility requirements, including completion of annual HHS security awareness and privacy training and CDC Non-Disclosure Agreements.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience conducting a systematic assessment of a program or project's inputs, activities, and outputs to determine its value or worth and to improve the program.
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Experience developing an evaluation plan, identifying evaluation questions and indicators, collecting, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative program data, interpreting the data in the context of the program, and reporting findings.
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Experience developing a program logic model, identifying appropriate program outcomes, facilitating internal and external partner meetings, and providing assistance or training on evaluation, methods, concepts, and tools.
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Familiarity with implementation research concepts and methods, including process evaluation and assessment of implementation barriers and facilitators.
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Knowledge of the rules, procedures, and principles that govern intramural and extramural program development, monitoring, and evaluation.
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Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, and SharePoint) efficiently and effectively.
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Ability to use and manage CDC Administrative Systems (HUMAN SUBJECTS, OMB, AND IRB, and E-Clearance) efficiently and effectively.
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Previous experience working with government procedures and guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in public health, health science, epidemiology, health education, or a related field.
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Experience supporting federal public health evaluation programs, particularly at HHS or CDC.
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Subject matter knowledge of diabetes, prediabetes, chronic disease prevention, or related public health topics.
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Familiarity with cooperative agreement evaluation processes, APR review cycles, and CDC recipient monitoring frameworks.
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Experience with mixed-methods research and implementation science frameworks (e.g., CFIR, RE-AIM).
Benefits:
Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, Basic Life Insurance, 401k Company Match, & Voluntary Products.
Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
