Public Health Vocabulary SME

Remote work within the US, Authorized

CLEARANCE		Public Trust To qualify, you must have lived in the US or a US territory continuously for the last three (3) years. Note: military and Government employee exemptions apply.
WORK LOCATION		Remote
REMOTE WORK		Authorized
TRAVEL		None
JOB DESCRIPTION		The Public Health Vocabulary SME designs, develops and implements solutions for software integration projects, coordinates applications across functions or between organizations. Ensures the integration of projects meets the requirements of the organization. Applies specific functional knowledge and working/general industry knowledge. Applies subject matter expertise to public health programs at the state, local, and federal levels. Interprets and implements new and existing standards and apply them to clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological settings. Works with development organizations to develop new standards. Assists with improving the quality of collected and produced data. Key Responsibilities: Design and Implement Terminology Solutions: Develop and implement solutions for integrating public health coding systems and standards, such as LOINC, SNOMED, ICD-10, and FHIR, to ensure seamless data exchange and analysis across clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological settings. Provide Data Standards Strategy and Modernization Support: Offer expert guidance on data standards and vocabulary authoring procedures to support the modernization of terminology tooling at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ensuring data quality and consistency. Map Laboratory Assays to Vocabulary Standards: Research and map complex scientific and laboratory assays to established vocabulary standards, enabling accurate data collection, analysis, and surveillance in public health settings. Collaborate with Development Organizations: Work with development organizations to create new standards and improve existing ones, staying up to date with emerging trends and technologies in public health informatics and surveillance. Analyze and Improve Data Quality: Apply advanced data science expertise to analyze and improve the quality of collected and produced data, promoting effective data collection, analysis, and surveillance in public health programs at the state, local, and federal levels.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education		Bachelor’s Degree
Certification(s)		n/a
Experience		REQUIRED: 10+ years’ experience as a public health terminologist Experience working with public health coding systems and standards, including Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC), Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED), International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10), USCDI+, FHIR or other Health Level 7 (HL7) messaging Knowledge of Vocabulary Authoring procedures Ability to provide data standards strategy and modernization support for terminology tooling at CDC Ability to research and understand complex scientific and laboratory and surveillance nomenclature Ability to map laboratory assays to vocabulary standards NICE TO HAVE: Experience in a state, local, or federal public health environment Experience with implementing public health standards to health or laboratory systems Experience with data management and analysis using tools, including Excel, SQL, SAS, R, or Python Experience with PHINVADS Knowledge of infectious disease surveillance and informatics Ability to apply advanced data science expertise to promote data collection and analysis MA or MS degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or health informatics
Professional Attributes & Values		We are seeking someone who embodies the following professional attributes and values: Integrity and Accountability: Someone with a principled character and who consistently demonstrates honesty, integrity, and accountability in their work, and who takes responsibility for their actions and upholds high ethical standards. Respect and Diversity: Someone who sincerely treats others with dignity, civility, consideration, and fairness, and genuinely values how different perspectives and experiences have the ability to enhance and foster an inclusive work environment. Effective Communication: Someone who consistently conveys written and verbal information and communications professionally and in a timely manner and ensures accurate and comprehensive delivery with the first conveyance. Interpersonal Skills: Someone who projects a courteous and affable demeanor is essential for successful workplace interactions. We are looking for someone who possesses strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships and promoting a collaborative atmosphere. Continuous Improvement: Someone who regularly, proactively, and honestly assesses their performance and skills, and pursues ways to grow and improve, whether via professional development, welcoming constructive feedback, introspection, engaging more, seeking direct or peripheral knowledge, etc.
SoundWay Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): SoundWay Tech embraces diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic/class. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity ensures a fair and inclusive workplace for all. Join our team and be part of an organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Apply now and let your skills shine in a welcoming and respectful environment.
ABOUT SOUNDWAY TECH	Modernizing Technology and Strengthening Cyber Capabilities
BENEFITS	SoundWay Tech Pays 100% of the Employee’s Premium for the below benefits and SoundWay Tech pays a portion of the additional cost to add a spouse, partner, child(ren), or family. Medical Insurance Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* Short-Term Disability Insurance Basic Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Identity Theft Protection
	Additional Competitive Benefits Include: 10 Paid Holidays a Year Paid Time Off (combined vacation & sick time off) Matching 401K Voluntary Retirement Plan Flexible Spending Account Professional Development Funds
PERKS	Perks for Everyone Include: Flexible Work Schedules¹ Employee Referral Bonus - $2000 Minimum Employee Recognition – Award$ & SWAG Giving Back Sponsorship – Employee-Recommended Events, Charities, & Recipients
ABOUT US	Founded by a service-disabled Army veteran, SoundWay Tech is committed to Continued Service to Country Through Contracting We achieve our commitment by being true to our Mission to Help our Clients Succeed, Our Employees Excel & to have a Positive Impact in All We Do. SoundWay Tech is an Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Mission Support small business providing professional services and solutions to the federal government (Government) and businesses since 2011. And is an SBA-certified HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB small business. Our Government clients span several civil agencies, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC). Our business clients primarily include those with Government contracts who must comply with FAR² 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (cybersecurity requirements) Information Technology Professional Services SoundWay Tech provides a variety of information technology engineering, development, testing, integration, and administration professional services spanning AWS and Azure Cloud – including migration, Docker, Kubernetes; systems and software – .Net, C languages, Java, Python, Java Scripting, BASH; and databases – Oracle, My SQL, Mongo. Mission Support Services Providing a variety of services that directly support our clients objective and mission, including human capital / manpower analysis and planning, intelligence analysis / collection lifecycle support services, and knowledge management. __________________ ¹^{Flexible Work Schedules are dependent on the work to be conducted. 2 Federal Acquisition Regulation}

Public Health Vocabulary SME

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