Job Description
Overview Description
JOB TITLE: Database Manager
POSITION NUMBER: 2510-CORVD-DM
POSITION LOCATION: Atlanta, GA, USA
ANTICIPATED START DATE: 2 weeks after candidate identification
TRAVEL: As required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position
IHRC Inc. seeks a dedicated and experienced Database Manager to support our clients at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Viruses Division (CORVD). CORVD’s mission is to provide the health of people by preventing illness, disability and death from respiratory viruses through public health science and practice in the United States and globally. This position is needed for accomplishing CORVD’s mission.
Responsibilities Serve as a Database Manager for the MIS national surveillance system.
Validate and clean clinical data and formulate descriptive tables using epidemiological principles.
Maintain communication with NCIRD leadership, internal partners, and federal/state health departments.
Develop documentation such as SOPs and analysis plans to ensure project continuity.
Merge, build, and manage data pipelines using cloud technologies including Palantir Foundry, PySpark, Microsoft Azure, SAS, and others.
Oversee clinical data reporting streams including data collection, integration, augmentation, and quality control.
Perform data analysis and provide statistics for CDC data products using tools like Power BI, Tableau, and R Studio.
Write PySpark code to automate data pipelines and generate analytic datasets.
Present scientific findings at conferences and participate in team-building and planning retreats.
Assist with data management for other surveillance platforms including data validation, quality reporting, and correspondence with site PIs.
Requirements BA/BS with 3+ years’ experience, MS with 0–7+ years’ experience, or PhD with 0–3+ years’ experience
Desired Qualifications Work experience in managing databases, processing, and integrating datasets (preferably in a public health setting);
Work experience in cloud technologies including but not limited to Palantir Foundry (i.e., DCIPHER/HHS Protect), PySpark, Microsoft Azure based products (i.e., Databricks, Data Factory, SQL Server), Desktop SAS, SAS Viya, Posit Cloud, Microsoft Power Platform, Amazon Web Service Technologies, performing checks for data quality and duplication, and preparing updates for the website and other reports;
Experience in data architecture, system analysis, SQL, relational databases, distributed data;
Expertise in programming languages in SAS/R/Python/PySpark;
Ability to work in REDCap, Palantir Foundry (DCIPHER), NNDSS/NNAD data, Databricks and Excel;
Expertise in data visualization software such as PowerBI or Tableau;
Experience in descriptive analysis and writing reports on data quality;
Knowledge of and experience working with clinical data;
Expertise in the use of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, PowerPoint and Outlook Mail);
Ability to identify gaps in existing resources;
Ability to be flexible;
Interpersonal communication: telephone, email, and business etiquette;
Strong proofreading skill and attention to detail;
Strong organizational skills;
Experience working with CDC staff at multiple organizational levels.
Language Skills The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Other Requirement Must be United States citizen or permanent resident or have authorization for employment in the United States
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
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Permanent employment, Work experience placement, Work at office, Flexible hours,