Program Evaluation and Epidemiology Analyst job at American Heart Association in Chicago, IL

American Heart Association; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Heart Association is seeking a Program Evaluation and Epidemiology Analyst to transform surveillance and program data into actionable insights. The role focuses on cardiovascular health, evaluation planning, and reporting for national updates.

This is a full-time, grant-funded, home-based position within Science Operations. The analyst will manage data acquisition, analysis, quality assurance, and dissemination products, collaborating with internal teams, volunteers, and data

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Statistics, Evaluation, or related quantitative field.
• 3 years of experience in epidemiology and public health evaluation, preferably involving chronic disease prevention and surveillance, population health, community-based research, or cardiovascular health.
• Experience with project management, coordination, written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and deadline management.
• Experience designing and implementing evaluation plans for community health-related programs.
• Experience creating data collection instruments for quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Experience using national surveillance datasets such as NHANES, NHIS, CDC WONDER, BRFSS, HCUP, MEPS.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, data management, QA, and reproducible workflows using SAS, R, or similar tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, manage, analyze, validate, and interpret cardiovascular data from national datasets.
• Produce tables, figures, dashboards, and summaries for the Annual Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update.
• Develop analytic documentation, SOPs, QA processes, and reproducible workflows.
• Lead evaluation planning for lipid management and related health initiatives.
• Prepare reports, manuscripts, and presentations translating findings for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and partners for data acquisition and use of findings.
• Identify barriers and engage resources to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Epidemiology

Public Health

Biostatistics

Data analysis

SAS

R

Communication

Project management

Excel

Education

Master’s degree in Epidemiology or related field

Tools

SAS

R

Stata

Job description

Program Evaluation and Epidemiology Analyst

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Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Science & Research

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for an Program Evaluation and Epidemiology Analyst in our Science Operations department!

This is a full time, benefits eligible, grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on July 3, 2029. This position is home-based.

The Program Evaluation and Epidemiology Analyst supports the American Heart Association’s efforts to improve cardiovascular health and advance health and well-being for all communities and populations. The role uses epidemiologic, surveillance, and program evaluation data to understand cardiovascular health needs, identify disparities, evaluate public health programs and initiatives, and measure their impact. Responsibilities include data acquisition, analysis, quality assurance, interpretation, and reporting for the Annual Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update, as well as evaluation of initiatives focused on cardiovascular disease prevention and improved health outcomes. The position translates complex data into meaningful, actionable information for communities, public health professionals, health care partners, scientific audiences, and other stakeholders.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life.

It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, manage, analyze, validate, and interpret cardiovascular disease, stroke, and related risk factor data from national surveillance and healthcare datasets such as NHANES, NHIS, CDC WONDER, BRFSS, HCUP, MEPS, or comparable data sources.
• Produce statistical tables, figures, dashboards, summaries, and dissemination products for the Annual Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update.
• Develop and maintain analytic documentation, SOPs, quality assurance processes, reproducible workflows, and automation approaches that improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead evaluation planning and implementation for lipid management and related health initiatives, including logic models, metrics, data collection plans, analyses, and reporting.
• Prepare reports, manuscripts, briefs, presentations, and other communications that translate technical findings for scientific, clinical, leadership, media, and public audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams, scientific volunteers, contractors, and external data partners to coordinate deliverables, timelines, data acquisition, and appropriate use of findings.
• Demonstrates risk management skills: identifies potential barriers to successful completion of deliverables and workplans and appropriately engages support from manager and other resources as needed to ensure quality of and completion of projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Statistics, Evaluation, or a related quantitative field.
• 3 years of experience in epidemiology and public health evaluation, preferably involving chronic disease prevention and surveillance, population health, community-based research, or cardiovascular health.
• Experience with project management and coordination, written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and deadline management skills.
• Experience designing and implementing both short-turn-around and long-term evaluation plans for community health-related programs.
• Experience creating and implementing data collection instruments for both quantitative (surveys/questionnaires) and qualitative (interview/focus group guides) approaches.
• Experience using national surveillance, healthcare, or population health datasets such as NHANES, NHIS, CDC WONDER, BRFSS, HCUP, MEPS, or comparable sources.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, data management, quality assurance, and reproducible analytic workflows using SAS, R, or similar tools.
• Ability to design evaluation plans, develop data collection instruments, analyze quantitative and qualitative data, and communicate findings clearly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and consistently perform well during times of increased workload.
• Comprehensive knowledge of public, community, and population health models.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) or more years of epidemiology, public health research, evaluation, or healthcare quality improvement experience.
• Experience developing evaluation plans for healthcare setting programs or scalable models of care.
• Experience using AI-assisted tools or automation to support analytics, quality assurance, documentation, or scientific reporting.
• Experience in continuous learning, process improvement, and professional growth.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected pay range will be $85,000 to $100,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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