Subject Matter Expert

CAMRIS; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMRIS is seeking a Subject Matter Expert to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on scientific research, laboratory expertise, and strategic guidance across public health domains.

You will collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality analyses, literature reviews, and manuscripts, contributing to CDC program strategy and cross-agency initiatives while engaging with stakeholders at multiple levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in public health or related fields.
• Documented experience working at or with CDC, a federal public health agency, or comparable organization.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise applicable to the assigned CDC portfolio.
• License, certification, credential, or qualification relevant to the SME discipline as required by the contract.
• Experience conducting literature reviews, evidence synthesis, technical research, or manuscript development.
• Experience developing, implementing, evaluating, or managing public health programs or strategies.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, programs, projects, or stakeholder groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs and provides expert consultation on contracted subject matter.
• Assist with literature reviews and developing manuscripts.
• Assesses the organization's current state and proposal for a future state.
• Facilitate implementation of appropriate change management initiatives.
• Supports program in producing high-quality deliverables in time efficient manner.
• Supports strategy implementation and management of support services in a specified field.
• Provides expert analysis for development of specified field strategy and management of support services.
• Creates structure for range of support to carry out smaller components of projects.
• Coordinates multi-faceted program area. Develop integrated subject matter product and service strategy.
• Lends support in building and sustaining successful cross-team structure capable of providing range of subject matter support services.
• Provides oversight for multiple client engagements by managing several multi-faceted programs and creating an overarching vision.

Skills

Public health expertise

Epidemiology

Scientific writing

Communication skills

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atanta, GA. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is at the front lines of public health threats to Americans. CDC serves the American public who rely on accurate data, health guidance, and preventive measures. CDC also serves healthcare providers, researchers, policymakers, businesses, state and local health agencies, and global health partners that rely on CDC for data and guidance to scale improved health outcomes. Candidates will work at a prominent and vibrant CDC worksite to provide tasks focused on specialized scientific research, laboratory work, and subject matter expertise in specified medical, scientific, and technical fields. Accelerate your career and help us make a difference. CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today's most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs. Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Performs and provides expert consultation on contracted subject matter.
• Assist with literature reviews and developing manuscripts.
• Assesses the organization's current state and proposal for a future state.
• Facilitate implementation of appropriate change management initiatives.
• Supports program in producing high-quality deliverables in time efficient manner.
• Supports strategy implementation and management of support services in a specified field.
• Provides expert analysis for development of specified field strategy and management of support services.
• Creates structure for range of support to carry out smaller components of projects.
• Coordinates multi-faceted program area. Develop integrated subject matter product and service strategy.
• Lends support in building and sustaining successful cross-team structure capable of providing range of subject matter support services.
• Provides oversight for multiple client engagements by managing several multi-faceted programs and creating an overarching vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, or a related scientific or health discipline.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in public health, health sciences, epidemiology, injury prevention, chronic disease prevention, violence prevention, health policy, or a closely related field.
• Documented professional experience working at or with CDC, a federal public health agency, or a comparable federal, state, local, academic, or public health organization.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise applicable to the assigned CDC portfolio.
• Applicable professional license, certification, credential, or other recognized qualification relevant to the assigned subject matter expertise, where required by the applicable discipline or contract.
• Demonstrated experience conducting or supporting scientific literature reviews, evidence synthesis, technical research, or manuscript development.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, evaluating, or managing public health programs or strategies.
• Experience analyzing complex scientific, organizational, or programmatic issues and developing evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, programs, projects, or stakeholder groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex assignments while collaborating effectively with scientific, technical, programmatic, and leadership stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Medicine, Behavioral Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Direct experience supporting CDC programs, centers, divisions, or offices.
• Previous experience with NCCDPHP or NCIPC.
• Direct subject matter expertise in:
  • Chronic disease prevention
  • Unintentional injury prevention
  • Violence prevention
• Experience working within a federal government contracting environment.
• Experience with federal public health policy, program implementation, evaluation, or strategic planning.
• Demonstrated scientific publication history or experience contributing to peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Experience with organizational transformation and change management.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects, or client engagements.
• Experience developing white papers, scientific reports, technical memoranda, presentations, briefing materials, and other executive-level deliverables.
• Advanced degree, professional certification, license, or specialized credential directly applicable to the assigned SME discipline.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements, workplace hazards and conditions, and PPE and chemical requirements described here are representative of those that a candidate must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.

Salary: $110000 - $145000 per year