Computer /Statistical Assistant

Business Computer Applications, Inc. is seeking a Documentation Specialist to serve as a communications specialist for the Behavioral Surveillance Branch and provide support related to planning and coordinating the dissemination of BRFSS data and how BRFSS data are used by local, state, and federal public health and other government programs, through documents and reports required by the Behavioral Surveillance Branch, the Division of Adult and Community Health, and the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The poistion responds to requests - communications/writing/editing support for the DACH/BRFSS Web site. Specific tasks include: •Research and respond to all public inquiries from BRFSS web site and phone calls •Review and provide feedback to staff pertaining to BRFSS data, overall system, and BSB (e.g., At A Glance, Program Review book, SMART fact sheet) with input from BSB leadership •Participate in communication efforts surrounding BRFSS data releases and other major events (e.g., BRFSS, SMART BRFSS, BRFSS Maps, BRFSS conference), including writing CDC Announcement and partner announcements, working with appropriate parties to develop timelines for release, and coordinating with all parties (i.e., BSB, state coordinators, Web developers. DACH/OD, and partner organizations) •Send media inquiries to DACH/OD Program Development Office •Conduct research on and identify exhibit opportunities at relevant partner organization conferences when necessary (e.g., DHPE, CSTE, NACCHO, ASTHO) •Monitor dynamic and static content on BRFSS web site; write and edit content for BRFSS web site as needed; and assist in checking BRFSS web pages in development for content, usability, and accuracy •Respond to requests from DACH/OD Program Development Office for information related to BRFSS, including requests for data and information about BRFSS policies and procedures (can originate from NCCDPHP, CDC/OD, CDC/Washington, FMO, Congressional offices, FOIA requests, controlled correspondence, etc.) •Fact check, review, and provide feedback on communication materials for NCCDPHP Office of Communications, and policy and funding documents for DACH/OD Program Development Office related to BRFSS •Prepare PowerPoint presentations, talking points, and briefing materials related to BRFSS for BSB Chief (and as needed for other BSB and DACH leadership) •Attend BSB planning meetings as needed •Collect upcoming BSB publications and presentations and submit to DACH/OD Program Development Office for Health and Human Services (HHS) Advance Report •Keep updated list of BSB publications for the current fiscal year; update BSB quarterly with updated list and post PDFs on K drive •Review and provide feedback to staff on BRFSS data communication and dissemination activities as needed
REQUIREMENTS
Required Skills:
· Candidate must be able to communicate (orally and written) effecitvely. Experience providing communication support with official responses, presentations, and notifications for an organization/department is required.
· Must be proficient in all MS Office products.
· Must be able to work in a flexible environment with a variety of customers, stake holders and team mates.

Educational Requirements: · BS/BA required, MS/MA desired, [Major: Public Health, Journalism, Communications] · 15 Years of experience in lieu of degree