Health Scientist I – Public Health Evaluation

Tanaq Government Services, LLC

Health Scientist I at Tanaq Management Services supporting public health evaluation in national and rapid evaluations with flexible work arrangements.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the development and management of cooperative agreement–specific national and rapid evaluations;
Coordinate cross-recipient evaluation activities;
Support synthesis while coordinating with Data Analysts for analytic execution that may require familiarity with implementation research design, including mixed-methods data analysis.
Participate in the development of National Evaluation Plans;
Develop cross-site logic models;
Define evaluation questions and standardized indicators including questions focused on implementation processes and mechanisms of impact;
Develop data collection tools;
Establish evaluation timelines.
Implement national data collection (surveys, interviews, document review) using qualitative and quantitative methods appropriate for assessing implementation processes and context;
Conduct data triangulation and synthesis;
Coordinate cross-recipient participation;
Monitor adherence to protocols;
Monitor use of CDC promotion resources and conduct evaluations implementing promotion-focused strategies.
Develop Rapid Evaluation Plans;
Review APRs to identify candidate sites;
Manage nomination and selection process;
Conduct landscape analyses including rapid assessments of implementation context, barriers, and facilitators;
Conduct evaluation-specific site visits;
Synthesize findings.
Identify 3–5 emerging practices;
Select 2–3 recipients for case studies;
Conduct case study data collection and synthesis that may include implementation research methods to identify key strategies, adaptations, and other contextual factors;
Consult on case studies and lessons learned focused on promotions;
Document facilitators and barriers.
Prepare national and rapid evaluation reports;
Develop executive summaries and leadership briefings;
Draft dissemination products.
Provide ongoing evaluation and performance monitoring support to recipients and national partners;
Conduct recurring evaluation support calls;
Review APRs and recipient evaluation deliverables;
Provide written feedback and corrective action recommendations;
Monitor compliance and identify trends.
Provide evaluation technical assistance;
Develop and deliver evaluation webinars;
Develop recipient/partner-facing evaluation tools and guidance including tools and guidance to support implementation assessment (e.g., fidelity, monitoring, adaptation tracking, and barriers/facilitators assessment);
Support recipient/partner meeting content development;
Respond to evaluation reporting inquiries.
Participate in virtual and in-person monitoring site visits (estimated two in-person visits unless otherwise directed);
Review background materials;
Document findings;
Provide performance improvement recommendations.
Identify performance gaps;
Monitor metrics, user/participant feedback and evaluations;
Facilitate structured improvement processes using data-informed and implementation science-informed approaches to identify and address barriers to effective implementation;
Support development of corrective action plans;
Support programmatic updates/revisions;
Support SOP implementation across programmatic systems.
Document lessons learned.
Prepare routine and ad hoc evaluation reports;
Develop presentations and briefing materials;
Provide programmatic review of national evaluation materials;
Support leadership briefings.
Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in an evaluation project or national evaluation, preferably in public health.
Experience conducting a systematic assessment of a program or project’s inputs, activities, and outputs to determine its value or worth and to improve the program.
Experience developing an evaluation plan, identifying evaluation questions and indicators, collecting, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative program data, interpreting the data in the context of the program, and reporting findings.
Experience developing a program logic model, identifying appropriate program outcomes, facilitating internal and external partner meetings, and providing assistance or training on evaluation, methods, concepts, and tools.
Familiarity with implementation research concepts and methods, including process evaluation and assessment of implementation barriers and facilitators.
Familiarity with integrating qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to assess implementation processes, barriers, and facilitators.
Knowledge of the rules, procedures and principles that govern intramural and extramural program development, monitoring, and evaluation.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, and SharePoint) efficiently and effectively.
Ability to use and manage CDC Administrative Systems (HUMAN SUBJECTS, OMB AND IRB, and E-Clearance) efficiently and effectively.
Previous experience working with the government procedures and guidelines.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working at CDC or in a public health setting preferred.
Ability to obtain a government clearance.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Evaluation Plan DevelopmentLogic Model DevelopmentData Collection Tool DevelopmentMixed-Methods Data AnalysisSystematic AssessmentPerformance MonitoringData TriangulationImplementation AssessmentCorrective Action PlanningProgram Evaluation Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsStakeholder EngagementFacilitation SkillsTraining And Assistance