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Promote Project

Software Developer

Promote Project, Providence, Rhode Island, United States,


The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit

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for more information.Job HighlightsLocation:

Remote, must be based in the United StatesSalary Range:

$103,500-$143,500 per year, plus benefits. Individual salary offers will be based on experience and qualifications unique to each candidate.Work Schedule:

8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST, Monday to FridayPosition Type:

Grant funded, limited-term opportunityPosition End Date:

June 30, 2025OverviewThe Software Developer will play a crucial role in advancing the CDC Foundation's mission by developing and maintaining software applications for a public health association that specifically serves local, tribal and territorial populations. This role is aligned to the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI). WAI is a federally funded CDC Foundation program with the goal of helping the nation’s public health agencies by providing them with the technology and data experts they need to accelerate their information system improvements.Working within the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), the Software Developer will provide advanced GIS analytical support to the state’s emergency response and recovery activities. The purpose of this classification is to support data management activities. The candidate will develop and implement project plans to address internal departmental data connectivity and data automation to enrich the RIDOH GIS Data catalogue. This position will be asked to work with sensitive datasets, like Medicaid, and PII/PHI/HIPAA variables.The candidate should have strong, demonstrable experience with intermediate GIS knowledge and experience working in a contemporary GIS setting with health-related data. The candidate should be knowledgeable of engineering best practices such as source control, automated testing, continuous integration and deployment, and peer review.The Software Developer will be hired by the CDC Foundation and assigned to the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates.Responsibilities

Meet with RIDOH programs to discuss data connection and management through the usage of RIDOH GIS Map Portal Environments (ArcGIS Online and Enterprise Portal).Handle time-sensitive data and cleaning, geocoding, spatial data aggregations, point density mapping.Demonstrate general knowledge of best practices for GIS data collection, data management, and data automation.Create workflows for the full life-cycle of data from raw data through Map Portal application development.Perform geospatial data management, analysis, and documentation, including scripting automation with ArcPY and Jupyter notebooks.Assist with planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating data as well as quality assurance systems.Collect and analyze data in various software application systems including but not limited to ArcGIS software, PowerBI knowledge a plus.Maintain and update GIS data and related databases using GIS and other software.Apply quality control/quality assurance standards and best practices to maintain integrity in GIS data.Conduct spatial analysis and database queries.Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of professional experience with GIS/Geocoding, and ArcGIS.Knowledge of, or experience with SQL for querying spatial and non-spatial data.Experience with ESRI ArcGIS software platforms and applications (ArcPRO, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise) preferred.Experience with AGOL applications and content development.Experience with database management and best practices in GIS pertaining to health-related data.Experience in the use of video/web conferencing tools (such as MS Teams) desired.Experience and proficiency in programming languages such as Ruby, Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript as applied to GIS workflows.Knowledge of engineering best practices such as source control, automated testing, continuous integration and deployment, and peer review.Experience with agile development methodologies, software design patterns, and best practices.Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Experience and ability conveying technical concepts to non-technical partners effectively.Ability to analyze complex technical requirements and translate them into scalable software solutions.Experience working on cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams that deliver digital products and services in an incremental, user-focused environment.Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and priorities.Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; and the ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues and partners.Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams.Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams.Proficiency in Microsoft Office.Special NotesThis role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by the CDC Foundation in order to best support the public health programming.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.Relocation expenses are not included.Please mention the word

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