Behavioral Scientist

We are seeking a Behavioral Scientist to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) who serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. Candidates will work at a prominent and vibrant CDC worksite in Atlanta, GA to obtain program operations, applied research support services for activities related to the Translation Branch (THEEB) mission. Accelerate your career and apply below to help us make a difference.

CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs. 

Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.  

This position is a contingent position that is subject to a federal contract award.

• Organize and manage a variety of behavioral research activities.
• Conducts and manage audience research and program evaluation activities. Research may include formative, process, and impact evaluation and qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Design and produce a variety of guidelines development, training, education, and materials in support of THEEB education, communication, training, and guidelines development missions.
• Write materials for publication and presentation, to include, but not limited to, data visualizations, data sheets, fact sheets and PowerPoint presentations.
• Develop, produce, and disseminate information for a variety of audiences, scientists, health care and other public health professionals and organizations, the public, partners, other CDC staff, and other government agencies.
• Coordinate information-gathering from THEEB branches and units to inform development of training materials.
• Ensure that CDC Clear Communication and brand and identity standards are met.
• Support dissemination efforts for assigned programs including reviewing and editing dissemination materials such as but not limited to blast email, social media messages, podcasts, and/or presentations by professional staff.
• Provide support in navigating CDC systems for approval and posting of audiovisual resources, social media messages, and other tools that support dissemination of resources. This includes liaising with Creative Services, Multi-lingual Services, and the web team.
• Use electronic health communication and marketing channels to increase the health impact of CDC’s science-based health information and interventions.
• Serve as a resource to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate dissemination of scientific information. Audiences comprise high-risk groups, policy makers, special-interest groups, and others reached through various print and audio-visual media outlets.
• Analyze the current context or situation (including Web analysis); identify gaps in knowledge about partners, collecting feedback from partners; monitoring channel use (such as website and public inquiry systems); collect information and integrating results with the planning and development dissemination strategies and messages; testing concepts and messages and making revisions; and helping plan, manage, and conduct summative evaluation of dissemination efforts.
• Apply partner/audience research results to strategy, and message development.
• Report the results of dissemination activities to appropriate stakeholders, via formal and informal presentations and documents, and other channels.
• Provide guidance and advice on the implementation of public health education programs, projects and activities related to guidelines development, training, communication, and education.
• Organize and coordinate evaluation workgroup sessions to help improve evaluation capacity within THEEB.
• Evaluate websites and materials and use results for improving future web and material development. Update and revise THEEB website based on evaluation results.
• Develop evaluation protocols and plans.
• Write evaluation reports and present on findings.
• Provide support to management of the THEEB website as needed by serving as back-up liaison to the Center web team, coordinating meetings with branch and unit staff developing web content developing guidance for web processes and clearance, and working with reviewers to ensure content has been cleared.
• Use expert knowledge of health education/health promotion methodologies, when guiding the development of health communication/education/evaluation strategies.
• Coordinate field-based qualitative training and data collection activities.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation activities with domestic and international partners.
• Assist with questions and issues related to health education and communication.
• Provide support and in managing the CDC Continuing Education Process.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of principles and strategies to plan and execute public health projects.
• Ability to design, test and implement information technology tools and systems such as SharePoint, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint for use within the Branch.
• Knowledge of the rules, procedures and principles that govern intramural and extramural program development, monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to interpret program policies and procedures establish priorities and effectively meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of DHHS, CDC, and DDT, government regulations and standard operating procedures and work toward developing the ability to apply these in day-to-day operations.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, practices, and techniques of written and verbal communication. Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• The contractor shall be able to prioritize the daily workloads by applying organizational skills and maintaining schedules of work.
• Knowledge of records management practices and adhere to the policies set forth.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Constantly perform sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Rarely perform light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Rarely push or pull less than 25 pounds and reach above shoulder level.
• Constantly use both hands.
• Occasionally stand or walk for more than 25 minutes.
• Constantly have clear vision (near and/or far), depth perception, peripheral vision,
  and/or visual acuity. 
• Occasionally move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information.
• Occasionally assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.