Health Scientist I

The Health Scientist I supports program evaluation, performance measurement, implementation assessment, and technical assistance activities for THEEB. The position assists with evaluation planning, development of logic models and indicators, data collection and analysis, interpretation of findings, and preparation of evaluation reports and presentations. The Health Scientist I applies foundational implementation research concepts and methods to assess program processes, implementation barriers and facilitators, and opportunities for program improvement.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
• Bachelor's degree in public health, health science, epidemiology, evaluation, social science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in public health, evaluation, health science, program monitoring, or a related field.
• Experience conducting systematic assessments of program inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes.
• Experience supporting evaluation plans, evaluation questions, indicators, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Experience developing or supporting program logic models and identifying appropriate program outcomes.
• Familiarity with implementation research concepts and methods, including process evaluation and assessment of implementation barriers and facilitators.
• Experience facilitating or supporting internal and external partner meetings and providing evaluation assistance or training.
• Knowledge of the rules, procedures, and principles governing intramural and extramural program development, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Ability to use and manage CDC administrative systems, including Human Subjects, OMB, IRB, and E-Clearance.
• Previous experience working with government procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to successfully complete any government-required background investigation or security clearance, if applicable to the task order.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Experience conducting a systematic assessment of a program or project’s inputs, activities, and outputs to determine its value or worth and to improve the program.
• Experience developing an evaluation plan, identifying evaluation questions and indicators, collecting, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative program data, interpreting the data in the context of the program, and reporting findings.
• Experience developing a program logic model, identifying appropriate program outcomes, facilitating internal and external partner meetings, and providing assistance or training on evaluation, methods, concepts, and tools.
• Familiarity with implementation research concepts and methods, including process evaluation and assessment of implementation barriers and facilitators.
• Knowledge of the rules, procedures, and principles that govern intramural and extramural program development, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, and SharePoint) efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to use and manage CDC Administrative Systems (HUMAN SUBJECTS, OMB, AND IRB, and E-Clearance) efficiently and effectively.
• Previous experience working with the government procedures and guidelines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in public health, health science, epidemiology, evaluation, social science, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience. Experience should include program evaluation, data collection and analysis, logic-model development, implementation assessment, and public health program support.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office/warehouse setting. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally above head. Regularly required to twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects. Ability to speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to fifty pounds. Works near moving mechanical parts. Regularly exposed to general office and general office machinery noise. May be exposed to warehouse, truck or forklift noise.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $87,740 to $110,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).

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