Public Health Exercise Evaluator - Data Collection, Data Management, & Analysis

DecisionPoint is seeking an Exercise Evaluator -  Data Collection, Data Management, & Analysis to provide exercise training and evaluation in support to the PXE Evaluation Team to ensure various needs are met throughout the exercise evaluation cycle, including:

• Data Collection & Analysis – Develop various data collection tools and analysis plan. Code data and conduct analysis of qualitative and quantitative data sets to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

ATL telework preferred (remote OK). Training may need to be conducted in-person or hybrid. Contracted Individuals will serve as the controller-evaluator leads focused on finalizing evaluation documentation, training and organizing SME evaluators, and conducting the evaluation of the primary exercise objectives.

These positions are temporary in nature (not to exceed 8 weeks). 

The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Interacts with CDC subject matter experts identified as evaluators 
• Provide technical support to Evaluation Lead on finalizing the exercise Evaluation Plan and specific evaluation strategies.
• Technical support may include, but not limited to: 
  • Assists in refinement of evaluation criteria 
  • Assists in Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) development 
  • Coordinates exercise evaluation documents 
  • Assist the Evaluation Lead in finalizing the Evaluation Plan 
  • Trains SME evaluators prior to exercise on evaluation documentation, exercise rhythm, and daily reports 
  • Provide guidance to SME evaluators during exercise; collect observations daily 
  • Conducts post-exercise Hotwashes for component areas 
  • Upon End of Exercise (ENDEX), consolidates all evaluation/observation inputs for the development of the initial After Action Report/Improvement Plan 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience: 

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust.
• A minimum of 1-2 year of relevant experience required. 
• Extensive expertise in designing, developing, and implementing quantitative and qualitative data collection tools (e.g., surveys, exercise evaluation guides, hotwash guides, interview guides).
• Expertise in qualitative data management and analysis, including, coding, data interpretation, and visualization.
• Proficiency in qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo, MAXQDA, or similar).
• Proficiency in quantitative data management and analysis software (e.g., R, SAS, or STATA).
• Ability to quickly adjust to changes in data collection and reporting priorities.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Suite of products and virtual communication tools (e.g., Zoom).
• Highly flexible and adaptable in a quickly changing environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
• Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
• Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.