Duties and Responsibilities

• Writing/Content Development
• Support editing of materials to share with external partners (e.g., how to guides, process documents, summary documents, meeting summaries, videos, etc.)
• Review content for narrative and/or program-related reports or updates to partners in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Serve as technical editorial and communications advisor on project related materials and correspondence between CDC and other project partners and stakeholders.
• Develop technical acumen as it relates to FHIR implementation, interoperability and development of information technology / data system development and implementation.
• Assist and support the development of posters and abstracts for presentation at conferences and scientific meetings.


• Project Management
• Manage complex workplans and activities in collaboration with partners and colleagues.
• Document project implementation and status through detailed meeting notes summarizing discussion items, decisions made and action items.
• Lead and support project design and implementation for programs aiming to modernize the medicolegal death investigation data infrastructure in offices.
• Develop and maintain databases and tracking systems for program related activities.


• Event Planning and Coordination
• Lead event planning activities, including interoperability test events, and support communication and implementation with jurisdictions.
• Utilize and maximize functionality of web-based platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom, etc.) to host effective virtual meetings.
• Work directly with CDC technical monitor/s and other CDC teams to provide support on MDI data modernization projects.
• Staff and provide resource materials for exhibit booths at in-person events including regional and national conferences and association meetings.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Necessary Skills

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, including experience technical writing for public health.
• Previous experience with mortality data needs, such as with a state vital records office or medicolegal death investigation office, work as a technical writer or public health advisor.
• Proven application of methods, processes and techniques used in program design and implementation of public health or health-related programs, or certification as program management professional, Lean Sigma Six, or similar certification.
• Ability to manage knowledge libraries and SharePoint or similar electronic document storage/collaborative file management spaces.
• Accurate and solid understanding of proper writing style, English grammar, punctuation and spelling with attention to detail and the ability to convey procedures, policy, processes, user-focused instruction and knowledge.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team to recognize needs and make recommendations for messaging and technical assistance recommendations.
• Ability to represent the CDC Foundation and CDC in internal and external meetings, leading discussions concerning program planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing, writing and editing a variety of documents such as detailed reports, executive summaries, briefing documents and peer reviewed articles, and blogs.
• Outstanding leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills; being proactive, collegial, energetic and able to develop productive relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Strong technical skills including word processing, spreadsheet and database management.
• Ability to travel up to 15% domestically.