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CDC Office and Location: A research opportunity is available in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located 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.

The Acquisitions and Information Technology Solutions Activity (AITSA) is located in the Office of the Director within the Global Immunization Division (GID) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The mission of AITSA is to deliver robust GID IT solutions, manage the Division-wide Interagency Agreements (IAA) portfolio, and oversee contracts for the GID Office of the Director (OD). We strive for excellence by providing efficient, effective technological support, fostering collaboration across the Division, and ensuring the success of GID's mission through innovative solutions and reliable partnerships.

Research Project: You will engage in an applied learning and research project within AITSA in CDC’s GID. The project will examine how information technology, data analytics, automation, visualization, and emerging technologies can be applied to improve the accessibility, organization, analysis, and use of information supporting global immunization program activities.

You may train on projects involving Power BI reporting and dashboards, data management and visualization, SharePoint site development, Microsoft 365 Solutions, Power Platform tools, workflow automation, and the exploration of responsible AI applications for public health. In addition, you may learn how IT projects are designed and supported by observing requirement-gathering practices and gaining experience contributing to educational materials such as user guides, job aids, and technical documentation under mentor guidance. 

Learning Objectives: You will have opportunities to strengthen skills while gaining exposure to enterprise IT within CDC's GID. Under the guidance of a mentor you will:

• Develop knowledge of public health information technology by learning how enterprise IT, data, and digital tools are used to support CDC global immunization programs.
• Strengthen data analytics and visualization skills through guided experience exploring datasets and developing reports, visualizations, and dashboards using tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
• Gain experience with data management practices, including organizing, validating, transforming, documenting, and presenting information for programmatic use.
• Develop skills with Microsoft 365 and collaborative technologies, including learning how SharePoint and related tools can support information sharing, knowledge management, and collaboration.
• Explore low-code/no-code development and workflow automation using Microsoft Power Platform and related technologies to understand how routine processes may be streamlined or improved.
• Explore responsible applications of artificial intelligence by examining potential AI-enabled approaches relevant to information management, analysis, automation, or other public health use cases while considering appropriate limitations and responsible-use practices.
• Learn requirements-analysis methodologies by observing and participating in structured approaches for gathering, documenting, validating, and translating stakeholder needs into potential technical solutions.
• Develop experience evaluating technology solutions by comparing potential approaches, documenting findings, participating in testing or prototype development, and considering usability and implementation requirements.
• Strengthen technical communication and documentation skills through collaborationon preparation of research summaries, process documentation, user guides, job aids, presentations, and other technical materials.
• Strengthen professional collaboration and communication skills through interaction with multidisciplinary staff and presentation of project findings and lessons learned to mentors and relevant GID stakeholders.

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Marques Adams (msa9@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: October 30, 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.

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.

Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email CDCrpp@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received an associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree in the one of the relevant fields (e.g. Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Computer Systems, Cybersecurity, or another closely related technical or computational field).

Preferred skills:

• Interested in applying technology and data-driven solutions to real-world organizational and public health challenges.
• Prior experience in public health.
• An interest in learning how information technology, data, and emerging technologies can support public health programs is highly desirable.
• Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as strong oral and written communication abilities.

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Master's Degree.
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.30
• Discipline(s):
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (17 )
• Age: Must be 18 years of age

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.)