Technical Advisor, Data and Epidemiology

Technical Advisor, Data and Epidemiology Location United States, New York, NY Department SUBSTANCE USE # of openings 2

Technical Advisor, Data and Epidemiology

Vital Strategies is a global public health organization. Our programs strengthen public health systems and address the world’s leading causes of illness, injury, and death. We currently work in more than 80 countries, supporting data-driven decision-making in government, advancing evidence-based public health policies, and mounting strategic communication campaigns. Vital Strategies’ priorities are driven by the greatest potential to improve and save lives.

They include noncommunicable disease prevention, tobacco control, road safety, food policy, environmental health, and data for health. Our programs are concentrated in low- and middle-income countries and cities in Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. Please visit our website alstrategies.org to find out more about our work.

We believe our programs are strengthened when they are developed and supported by people with diverse life experiences whose understanding of social and cultural issues can help make our work and workforce more inclusive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, gender, national origin, ancestry, actual or perceived age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

As such, our commitment is to promote equal employment opportunities (EEO) for those seeking employment.

About the Program:

The Overdose Prevention Program partners with governments and communities to advance evidence-based strategies that reduce overdose deaths. Through grant funding and tailored technical assistance, the program helps government, institutional, and community partners strengthen policies, implement innovative programs, and mobilize local action to address the evolving overdose crisis.

Our work spans the neighborhood, local, regional, and jurisdictional levels, supporting sustainable public health solutions that are responsive to local needs. Program staff are organized into multidisciplinary regional teams, each managing a portfolio of states or Native communities. These teams work closely with colleagues in Operations and with subject matter experts in Communications, Program Evaluation & Knowledge Management, and Legal & Policy to deliver coordinated, high-impact support.

Job Purpose:

The Technical Advisor (TA), Data and Epidemiology draws on their knowledge of research and evaluation design, data analysis and interpretation, data visualization and presentation, and data management, to help ensure that we assess need and progress in our focus states; work with government partners to help build their capacity to provide monitoring and actionable data products within their states; and provide technical assistance to community subgrantees on management and utilization of their own program data.

This role also includes participating in projects of national scope in collaboration with our Overdose Initiative partners, providing research, project management, and thought leadership in projects such as surveys and research, creation of topic-specific toolkits and explainer products, and other projects as may arise during the initiative.

The TA contributes their lived experience and professional knowledge while learning from the experience and expertise of colleagues as the team plans, monitors, and continually improves the program.

This is anew role for the Overdose Prevention program. It is a full-time position preferably based in the New York City metro area; we will consider other locations in the U.S. dependent on the work (North Carolina, New Jersey, Kentucky, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Nevada, or Washington state). We offer highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. The salary range for this position is $ 88,000 to $ 98,000 USD.

Reporting & Key Relationships:

The TA, Data and Epidemiology is an integral member of a multidisciplinary team of experts. Reporting to the Regional…