Overview
The CDC Foundation seeks a full-time Technical Advisor for Maternal and Infant Health to support the environmental scan and strategic planning activities for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Levels of Care Assessment Tool (LOCATe)® tool. This role will focus on assessing the current state of LOCATe® implementation across jurisdictions, identifying opportunities and threats to sustainability, and informing future directions for risk-appropriate care (RAC) activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication and strategic thinking skills, qualitative research experience, and the ability to synthesize findings into actionable recommendations.
Atlanta-based candidates are preferred. Remote work may be considered, though in-person team meetings in Atlanta, GA may be required. Relocation expenses are not provided. The starting salary range is $80,000-$95,000 and will be based on experience and qualifications. The CDC Foundation offers an attractive benefits package. This is a full-time grant funded position through September 30, 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of activities to assess the current state and future directions for LOCATe®.
- Review completed jurisdictional LOCATe® implementations to evaluate effectiveness and identify lessons learned.
- Analyze the role of LOCATe® in jurisdictional RAC activities and assess alignment with broader program goals.
- Identify potential threats to LOCATe® sustainability and propose strategies to mitigate risks.
- Conduct environmental scans, review program materials and reports, and assess jurisdictional needs.
- Synthesize findings into clear, comprehensive reports to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
- Collaborate with the CDC and other partners to ensure program alignment, compliance, and ongoing support.
- Develop and produce reports and recommendations that guide program improvements and sustainability efforts.
- Review and provide written feedback on project deliverables to maintain quality standards and enhance outcomes.
- Support the development of written materials that may include reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other outputs.
- Represent the CDC Foundation and the project team at meetings and partnership events as needed.
- Participate in and/or lead special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Necessary Skills
- Master's degree in public health, health administration, or other related field from an accredited college or university required.
- Minimum of 5 years of public health or related professional experience required.
- Experience implementing or supporting programs related to maternal and child health, and/or risk-appropriate care initiatives
- Familiarity with federal or state-level health programs, particularly perinatal quality improvement (including CDC LOCATe®), preferred.
- Demonstrated success in developing strategic reports, toolkits, guidance documents, and evidence-based recommendations.
- Strong analytical and qualitative research skills to conduct environmental scans, assess jurisdictional needs, and identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Ability to critically review program materials and reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with project goals.
- Proficiency in needs assessment methodologies, with the ability to translate findings into actionable insights for program improvement and sustainability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of synthesizing complex information into clear, comprehensive reports.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with experience engaging diverse partners, facilitating stakeholder sessions, and working alongside federal agencies (e.g., CDC).
- Superior organizational and project management abilities, with attention to detail and the capacity to act independently while tracking, summarizing, and reporting activities.
- Detail-oriented review skills, with the ability to provide constructive feedback on project deliverables and contribute effectively as a team player.
Position Highlights
Location: This position will work a hybrid schedule based in Atlanta, GA. Relocation expenses are not provided. Up to 10% domestic travel may be required.
Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000 plus benefits
Position Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunity contingent upon funding.
Position End Date: September 30, 2026
The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.
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.
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 billion and launched more than 1,000 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 CDC-led programs in the United States and in more than 140 countries last year. Learn more at www.cdcfoundation.org.
