Senior Program Officer Malaria Modeling & Quantitative Science

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is the largest nonprofit dedicated to fighting poverty, disease, and inequity globally. Founded on the principle that everyone should have the opportunity to live healthy and productive lives, it emphasizes diversity among its employees to reflect the populations it serves. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, retirement contributions, and opportunities for employee engagement. It is committed to fostering a supportive work environment for personal and professional growth.

Job Overview:
As the Senior Program Officer for Malaria Modeling & Quantitative Science, the individual will engage in both direct analytics and partnership management to enhance quantitative rigor in malaria eradication strategies. This role involves conducting mathematical modeling and advanced analytics to inform product development and investment decisions. The officer will also support the application of quantitative analysis to global policy and operational questions related to malaria eradication. The position requires collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective decision-making and data-informed strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Program Officer will be responsible for making and managing investments in malaria quantitative sciences teams globally. They will inform the foundation's malaria eradication strategy, including product research and development (R&D) and target product profiles. The officer will support malaria product R&D through mathematical modeling and quantitative analytics, facilitate product development stage-gate decisions, and prepare necessary documentation. They will utilize their technical expertise to address impactful issues, develop innovative quantitative approaches for optimal intervention delivery, and communicate complex methods and results to diverse audiences. Additionally, the officer will identify knowledge gaps and propose solutions to strengthen analytical tools and methods used by the malaria community, ensuring best practices in data dissemination.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Epidemiology, or Computational Biology; a PhD is preferred. They should demonstrate collaborative work experience, particularly in modeling applied to infectious diseases, and possess strong data analysis skills. Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., R, Python) is required, along with knowledge of disease control and public health issues in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Excellent communication skills are essential for translating complex data into actionable insights for product developers and decision-makers.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree in a quantitative field is required, with a preference for candidates holding a PhD. The educational background should include training in statistical methods, mathematical modeling, and data analysis relevant to public health and infectious diseases.

Experience:
Candidates should have demonstrated experience in collaborative environments, particularly in the context of infectious disease modeling. Experience with statistical inference methods and a strong foundation in data analysis are critical. The ability to work independently in ambiguous situations and manage multiple priorities is also essential.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of additional languages may be beneficial but is not specified as a requirement.

Additional Notes:
The position requires the ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. The salary range for this role is between $186,400 to $288,800 USD, with higher ranges for positions based in Seattle and Washington D.C. The organization strives to balance competitive pay with its mission, typically placing new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on skills and experience.