Application Guide

How to Apply for Community Health Epidemiologist

at CDC Foundation

🏢 About CDC Foundation

The CDC Foundation is unique as a nonprofit that bridges public health needs with private sector resources, allowing for innovative solutions beyond traditional government constraints. Working here means contributing directly to CDC's mission while enjoying the flexibility to partner with diverse organizations on urgent health challenges.

About This Role

This Community Health Epidemiologist role focuses on oral health and chronic disease prevention through data collection, dashboard development in Tableau, and statistical analysis using SAS/R. It's impactful because you'll translate data into actionable insights for programs that affect population health outcomes across the U.S.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve cleaning survey data in SAS for an oral health study, updating a Tableau dashboard to track program metrics, and meeting with DCBPC staff to refine evaluation plans. You'll balance hands-on analysis with collaborative discussions to ensure data informs community health strategies.

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🎯 Who CDC Foundation Is Looking For

  • Has an MPH in epidemiology with 2+ years of hands-on experience designing surveys, cleaning data, and conducting analyses in SAS or R for public health programs
  • Demonstrates practical experience with Tableau dashboard creation and program evaluation design, ideally within oral health or chronic disease contexts
  • Can articulate how their statistical methodology knowledge applies to real-world CDC Foundation projects like those in the Office of Oral Health
  • Shows familiarity with CDC's data standards and collaborative approach to working with multiple stakeholders

📝 Tips for Applying to CDC Foundation

1

Highlight specific projects where you used SAS/R for epidemiologic analysis in oral health, chronic disease, or survey data—mention sample sizes and outcomes

2

Include a link to a Tableau Public portfolio or describe a dashboard you built for program monitoring, specifying metrics tracked

3

Reference the CDC Foundation's recent projects (e.g., COVID-19 response or oral health initiatives) to show you understand their collaborative model

4

Quantify your experience with survey development and data collection (e.g., 'managed a 500-respondent survey on X topic')

5

Tailor your resume to mention 'DCBPC' (Division of Community-Based Prevention and Control) and the Office of Oral Health to demonstrate role-specific knowledge

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Explain how your MPH and epidemiologic work aligns with the CDC Foundation's mission of collaboration and innovation in public health", 'Detail a specific example of using SAS/R for analysis in a program evaluation, emphasizing methodology and impact', 'Describe your experience with Tableau dashboards, including how they supported data-driven decision-making', "Connect your background to oral health or chronic disease prevention, even if indirect, to show relevance to DCBPC's focus"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review the CDC Foundation's annual report and recent projects (e.g., on their website) to understand their priorities and partnerships
  • → Study the Division of Community-Based Prevention and Control (DCBPC) and Office of Oral Health's current initiatives and publications
  • → Look into CDC's data standards and public health guidelines relevant to oral health and chronic disease
  • → Explore the CDC Foundation's role in emergencies like COVID-19 to grasp their rapid response capabilities

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would design a survey and analysis plan for an oral health program evaluation
2 Describe a time you used Tableau to create a dashboard for stakeholders—what metrics did you include and why?
3 How would you clean and manage data from multiple sources for a community health project?
4 Discuss your experience with SAS or R for epidemiologic analysis in a public health setting, including any challenges
5 How do you approach collaborating with diverse partners, as the CDC Foundation works with corporations and philanthropies?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without mentioning SAS/R, Tableau, or survey experience specific to epidemiology
  • Failing to link your background to public health programs or the CDC Foundation's collaborative model
  • Overlooking the oral health focus—not addressing how your skills apply to this niche within chronic disease prevention

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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