Business Analyst

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 $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 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 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.  
Job HighlightsLocation: Remote, must be based in the United StatesSalary Range: $76,500-$108,650 per year, plus benefits. Individual salary offers will be based on experience and qualifications unique to each candidate. Position Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunityPosition End Date: June 30, 2025
OverviewThe Business Analyst will support the development and delivery of technical projects that improve the use of public health data to inform decision making. This role is aligned to the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI). WAI is a federally funded CDC Foundation program with the goal of helping the nation’s public health agencies by providing them with the technology and data experts they need to accelerate their information system improvements. Working within Hawaii Department of Public Health, the Business Analyst will play a crucial role in the modernization and implementation of Hawaii's new Electronic Disease Surveillance System (HI EDSS). The candidate will focus on gathering, refining, and collaborating on system requirements. The activities will emphasize improving investigator and case manager workflows, to streamline the use of public health data. The role involves working closely with the Hawaii Department of Health’s (HDOH) multiple associated divisions involved in the EDSS, to support disease surveillance, investigation, and response needs across various program areas, while incorporating best practices from other jurisdictions. The primary activities are to focus on system requirements and design, towards efficient business processes within the EDSS. The Business Analyst will be hired by the CDC Foundation and assigned to the Hawaii Department of Public Health, Public Surveillance Team. This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates.

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