Strategic Information Advisor

Job Location: Washington, DC     

Telework Eligible: Yes, at least 3 days per week in-person reporting at Washington, DC office.

Remote Eligible: No

Summary Statement

Credence employs hard-working, passionate individuals who bring innovation, accountability, and a growth mindset to the many missions we support across the US Federal Government. Employee empowerment is part of the fabric of our corporate culture through which we emphasize opportunity, recognition, reward, and retention. At Credence, we follow the principles of servant leadership and believe that serving and supporting others is critical to both our individual and collective achievements. We have only one measure of success. Yours.

We are hiring for positions under the Global Health Training, Advisory, Support Contract (GHTASC) in support of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health (GH). These roles deliver institutional support services in a wide range of technical areas at the junior, mid, senior, and expert levels.

We are a diverse, enthusiastic family of subject matter experts, business professionals, and practitioners who all share a common goal of providing excellent services to our government customers. If you want to work in a dynamic and fast-growing environment with highly motivated colleagues, then Credence is the right place for you!

Credence is seeking a Strategic Information Advisor. See below for more information on this exciting opportunity and apply to join Credence today!

Position Summary

The Strategic Information Advisor will primarily support the USAID, Bureau for Global Health Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA), Strategic Information, Evaluation, and Informatics (SIEI) Division as a Credence Institutional Support Contractor (ISC).

USAID is at the forefront of the U.S. Government (USG) response in the fight against HIV. USAID is a key partner in the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and works closely with other USG agencies on this multi-billion dollar initiative in developing countries around the world. The Bureau for Global Health Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA) is the center of HIV technical leadership for the Agency with primary responsibility for the Agency’s HIV program. OHA provides strategic guidance, technical leadership, and support to country-based programs in HIV, including direction on allocation of financial and human resources and technical assistance in design, implementation and monitoring of HIV programs.

The Strategic Information, Evaluation and Informatics Division (GH/OHA/SIEI) provides strategic direction, technical leadership, and support to OHA and USAID missions in managing and utilizing data and data systems for epidemic control. The SIEI Division advances data science and infrastructure leading to smarter decision-making, improved USAID programs, and ultimately better health outcomes for beneficiaries. GH/OHA/SIEI is composed of four Branches - Health Informatics, Evaluation, Expenditure Analysis, and Strategic Information. The Strategic Information Branch (GH/OHA/SIEl/SI) provides technical expertise to support and promote data-informed decision making, through program monitoring, reporting and analysis to achieve HIV epidemic control. The Branch supports headquarters and missions by strengthening capacity for program monitoring and surveillance to improve HIV programs and to provide accountability, oversight and management of programs and partners. This position is closely works with the SI Branch Chief in the Strategic Information, Evaluation and Informatics Division on a daily basis.

The Strategic Information Advisor (the Advisor) will conduct integrated data analysis and will support the interpretation and dissemination of HIV-related data and analytics tools to facilitate data use for program improvement and decision-making for USAID stakeholders. The Advisor will work closely with technical program experts at USAID Headquarters and Missions in the development and execution of data analyses and visualizations.

The Advisor will develop/expand expertise in PEPFAR data systems and data sources, analytics, and visualizations in order to collaborate with technical and program stakeholders. The Advisor will develop single and multi-data stream analytics to be used to assess USAID’s program efficiency, effectiveness, and impact. Data sources to be analyzed include: annual and quarterly-reported programmatic data, high frequency data, quality of service, budget, expenditure, epidemiologic, among others

Full salary range for this position is $97,500 to 152,620 per year, with the starting salary determined based on candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.

Support USAID/Washington Technical Teams

• Leverage data management, data analysis and data science techniques (e.g. statistical modeling) to inform public health strategies and analyses
• Provide technical support to OHA technical clusters and/or country clusters on data analysis, visualization, interpretation and use for HIV program improvement;
• Respond to ad hoc technical team and OHA Front Office data analysis and visualization requests as needed;
• Follow global developments and provide recommendations to USAID regarding the application of this information to USAID’s technical and strategic approaches; andMaintain up-to-date knowledge of data science practices and methods, the scientific literature on HIV/AIDS, and reports, international guidelines and standards generated by PEPFAR, global stakeholders and USAID.

Support USAID Missions and Implementing Partners

• Collaborate with USAID mission staff in selected countries on data-driven insights to monitor, evaluate, and improve HIV/AIDS programs
• Provide virtual and/or in-country technical support on strategic information, including but not limited to technical guidance on program monitoring and/or use or design of surveys/surveillance systems, data management, data quality checks and review, and/or data use;
• Contribute to PEPFAR quarterly data review efforts, including but not limited to validation/verification of data and/or modification and creation of data visuals;
• Provide technical leadership to USAID mission staff, PEPFAR country programs, host country governments and implementing partners with expert input to country-specific strategic information issues relating to HIV/AIDS;
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the triangulation and use of multiple types of HIV data, including program, epidemiological, surveys and surveillance, to gain insights;
• Assist USAID mission staff with the development of Country or Regional Operational Plans (COPs/ROPs), including target-setting, the creation of data deliverables, and ensuring the appropriate and strategic use of data and analytics.

Support PEPFAR Interagency Work

• Engage interagency PEPFAR teams, technical experts, country teams and other stakeholders on matters pertaining to the analysis, visualization, interpretation and use of program and epidemiological data for HIV program improvement;
• Support and conduct data analyses and visuals for use by USAID/Washington and mission-based staff;
• Work with SI Branch and interagency groups to develop interagency and USAID-specific country program reports, trainings, and technical area results; and
• Communicate results of analyses through visuals that adhere to visualization standards and best practices.

• Master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma and 12 years of relevant experience.
• US permanent residency with the ability to obtain and maintain Facility Access or US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Experience in public health data management, preferably HIV-related, with an international or resource challenged setting preferred;
• Demonstrated experience/expertise in analytics and statistical software such as Tableau, Excel, Stata, or SPSS;
• Proficiency in R or Python is desirable;
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, visualization and presentation of data;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively;
• Demonstrated experience working with large datasets and survey datasets;
• Ability to travel internationally and/or domestically approximately 10-30%, as needed.

Competencies/Performance Criterion

• Innovation: Takes initiative to propose new ideas/approaches and demonstrates ability to find new and better ways to accomplish work
• Client Service: Communicates with clients, handling any issues politely and efficiently; understands and is available to clients; maintains pleasant and professional image.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of work responsibilities and holds high standards. Keeps commitments and takes appropriate actions to ensure obligations are met.  Pursues efficiency and effectiveness and adheres to organization policies and procedures.
• Interpersonal Skills: Works in cooperation with others and communicates effectively with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, clients, and other outside contacts.
• Continual Learning: Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues professional development that is aligned with organizational role, contribution, and goals; proactively shares knowledge with others to foster learning across the organization.

Prior to submitting your application your resume must include relevant paid and non-paid experience showing dates held with month, year and hours worked per week for each position. Please ensure that all relevant experience and education is documented on your resume. There is no limitation to resume length; updates to resumes will not be accepted during the interview and selection process. 

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