Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) Subject Matter Expert (Education Focus)

About This Role

This role involves providing expert advice and recommendations related to accurate cancer surveillance in population-based cancer registry operations, with a focus on developing and delivering educational and training materials to support cancer registries.

Responsibilities

• Provide NPCR Cancer Surveillance Registry Support Services to funded registries
• Support the development of educational materials and resources for NPCR registries, including communication products
• Develop and provide training to ETCs at NCRA Annual Education Conference
• Create and deliver at least six training webinars for ETCs staffed at NPCR-funded cancer registries
• Conduct analyses and assessment of barriers in cancer surveillance and cancer registry operations to identify needs and recommend improvements
• Analyze programmatic issues related to registry operations and identify alternative courses of action for CDC staff
• Provide technical input and assistance to cancer surveillance data collection standards workgroups and committees
• Provide ODS-specific technical input on approximately five standard setter projects on population-based cancer registry operations
• Provide technical support for evaluation and monitoring for central cancer registry organizations to improve organizational effectiveness

Requirements

• 3-5 years working as an Oncology Data Specialist in a state cancer registry
• 6-10 years of public health experience in analyzing, summarizing, and publishing program, research, and surveillance results and technical documentation
• State central registry experience and knowledge of cancer registry IRB requirements
• Knowledge of public health program concepts and practices related to cancer surveillance programs
• Experience using Summary Staging 2018 and AJCC TNM staging
• Extensive experience and knowledge with the NAACCR "Data Dictionary"
• Comprehensive historical knowledge of special study requirements
• Ability to provide technical assistance and consultation related to central cancer registry processes and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills with group facilitation leadership capabilities
• Well-developed analysis and writing skills
• Experience with classification of diseases, cancer staging and treatment, and coding systems and standards
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Ability to schedule, host, and facilitate meetings on web-based platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom)
• Ability to obtain government clearance
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, public health, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years working as an Oncology Data Specialist in a state cancer registry; 6-10 years of public health experience in analyzing, summarizing, and publishing program, research, and surveillance results and technical documentation.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in science, public health, or related field
• Experience in the areas of cancer surveillance methods and standards for cancer registry software development and implementation
• Experience using cancer registry software tools (Registry Plus software suite)
• Expertise in requirements management, business process, applications and systems, facilitation, and technical evaluation
• Ability to evaluate and interpret end user information requirements
• Experience working with/in the federal public health agency environment

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications