Cancer Data Consultant (ODS-C)

Cancer Data Consultant (ODS-C)

Fully Remote-United States

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Overview

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) delivers professional, scientific, and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in the health, agriculture, technology, and other government services. TMS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Cancer Data Consultant (ODS-C) to support a contract with our federal client. The work includes providing expert advice and recommendations focused on improving central cancer registry operations including registry management, data collection, data editing, data quality control, and applicable standards for coding and classification. The individual will serve as representative for NPCR continuing education and collaborating with other cancer surveillance partners in various task forces and work groups.

The candidate will assist in identifying needs and best practices for registry operations, analyzing cancer surveillance data, and interpreting results of NPCR standards and quality of specific data elements. The incumbent will work on reviewing several cancer data products, including the Program Evaluation Instrument (PEI) and data evaluation reports (DERs) provided to funded registries. Additionally, the candidate will work with program staff to make recommendations for state and territorial registry program improvement.

This is a fully remote role that can be based anywhere in the United States. Travel will be required less than 5% of the time.

Responsibilities

Conduct data quality checks, interpret the results, generate reports, and identify areas of improvement.

Identify education needs and support cancer registry education and training activities for CDC program staff, NPCR registries and facilities

Participate in NPCR data quality workgroup and any ad hoc data quality meetings

Attend branch and team meetings and technical calls as needed

Collaborate with cancer surveillance partners in assigned task forces, committees, and / or work groups

Provide recommendations for data items to be added or dropped from data collection requirement and annual data submissions

Review the PEI survey questions and recommend questions to be added, modified, or deleted; analyze PEI data as needed

Assist with NPCR special projects focused on cancer data

Develop abstracts for poster or oral presentations for national conferences such as NAACCR and NCRA

Requirements

Required Experience and Skills

3-5 years working as a Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C) 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.

Familiar with SEER

• Stat software to conduct cancer data analysis

Experience with cancer registry IRB requirements.

Knowledge of public health program concepts, practices, and procedures as they relate 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 processes and procedures of a central cancer registry.

Strong interpersonal skills with group facilitation and leadership capabilities.

Well-developed analysis and writing skills, including the ability to organize complex material, propose solutions, and craft appropriate documents in multiple styles to meet different requirements and audiences.

Experience with the classification of diseases, cancer staging and treatment, and coding systems and standards.

Experience in the areas of cancer surveillance methods and standards for cancer registry software development and implementation including requirements development, testing, documentation, and training of users preferred.

Experience using cancer registry software tools (Registry Plus software suite).

Experienced user of Microsoft Office (including web-based applications) and SharePoint.

Ability to schedule, host, and facilitate meetings on web-based platforms, such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

Expertise in requirements management, business process, applications and systems, facilitation, and technical evaluation preferred.

Ability to evaluate and interpret end-user information requirements preferred.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.

Ability to lead and facilitate meetings and groups.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to develop and deliver presentations.

Teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Ability to interpret and evaluate client informational needs and to determine appropriate alternative solutions.

Experience working with / in the federal public health agency environment preferred.

Ability to obtain government clearance.

Ability to travel as needed, including two in-person meetings per year, National NAACCR & NCRA conferences, etc.

Education and Training

Bachelor's degree in science, public health, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.

Certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C)

Physical Requirements

Who We Are

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) is a public health contractor, certified 8(a) business, owned by St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. (ANC). We listen to our stakeholders and leverage our science, technology, communication, and program expertise to understand and provide feedback as we develop solutions.

Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Tanaq Management Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Notice on Candidate AI Usage

Tanaq is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive interview process for all candidates based on their experience, skills and education. To ensure the integrity of the interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during phone, in person and virtual interviews is not allowed. However, candidates who require a reasonable accommodation that may involve AI are required to contact us prior to their interview at accommodation@tanaq.com.

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