IT Data Fellowship - Office of Laboratory Systems & Response (CDC)

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) supports a fellowship opportunity with CDC in Atlanta, GA. You will receive hands-on training in coordinating, developing, and implementing advanced software systems to aid organizational decision-making.

Under mentorship, you will learn data integration, statistics, and reporting through experiential learning. This program emphasizes security compliance and process improvement within public health operations.

Qualifications

• The candidate should be pursuing or have completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Degree must have been earned within the past five years or expected by 12/31/2026.

Responsibilities

• Train in configuring software applications and tools to support current business processes.
• Gain experience gathering software and systems requirements.
• Learn data modeling, data mapping, and data transformation.
• Train in developing reports using data visualization tools and metrics.

Skills

Data analytics

Programming

Informatics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Job description

Organization

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Reference Code

CDC-2026-0035

Description

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

CDC Office and Location

A fellowship opportunity is available in the Office of Laboratory Systems and Response (OLSR) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC protects America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same. CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish its mission, CDC conducts important science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.

Research Project

The CDC Office of Laboratory Systems and Response is seeking a fellowship participant to receive hands-on training in the coordination, development, and implementation of advanced software systems. Through mentorship and experiential learning, you will gain experience integrating, interpreting, and analyzing data from multiple systems to support organizational decision-making.

Appointment Activities

• Train in configuring software applications and tools to support current business processes.
• Gain experience gathering software and systems requirements.
• Learn data modeling, data mapping, and data transformation.
• Train in developing reports utilizing data visualization tools.
• Gain experience with metrics and statistical analysis.
• Learn to employ industry standard techniques to implement IT systems.
• Gain experience using security compliance to implement IT systems.
• Train on improving processes through the configuration and utilization of IT systems.

Learning Objectives

Training activities include learning to configure software solutions that align with organizational goals and business processes; applying statistical tools and techniques to analyze data; creating data visualizations and reports to identify trends, correlations, and patterns; gain experience with gathering system requirements; developing documentation; and communicating project progress with team members. Under the guidance of experienced mentors and subject matter experts, you will build practical skills in software implementation, data analysis, and business intelligence while gaining insight into how these capabilities support public health operations and strategic decision-making.

Mentor(s)

The mentor for this opportunity is Jason Combs ([e-mail]). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

November 11, 2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Appointment Length

The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds.

Level of Participation

The appointment is full time.

Participant Stipend

Stipend rates may vary based on numerous factors, including opportunity, location, education, and experience. If you are interviewed, you can inquire about the exact stipend rate at that time and if selected, your appointment offer will include the monthly stipend rate.

Citizenship Requirements

This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.

ORISE Information

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including but not limited to, COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).

Questions

Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email [e-mail] and include the reference code for this opportunity.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a bachelor's degree in the one of the relevant fields (e.g. Computer Science or an equivalent Information Systems/Technology degree). Degree must have been received within the past five years, or anticipated to be received by 12/31/2026.

Preferred Skills

• Management information systems, computer programming, data analytics and informatics.

Point of Contact

Rachel

Eligibility Requirements

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Bachelor's Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 12/31/2026 12:00:00 AM.
• Discipline(s):
  • Communications and Graphics Design (Communications, Communications Theory, Health Communications, Mass Communications, Media Studies, Science Writing)
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences

Affirmation

I certify that I have not previously been employed by CDC or by a contractor working directly for CDC. I understand that CDC does not permit individuals with a prior employment relationship with CDC or its contractors to participate as trainees in the ORISE program. (Exceptions may be granted for individuals who, since the previous CDC employment, have obtained a new STEM degree which necessitates training in a new field.)