Specialist, Nationwide Lung Cancer Screening

The American Lung Association is dedicated to improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy. The Specialist supports nationwide lung cancer screening education programs by evaluating performance, analyzing data, managing reporting activities, and developing data-driven recommendations. The role also builds partnerships with health systems and community-based organizations to expand screening outreach and achieve program objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the collection, validation, analysis, and interpretation of program and partner data to assess the effectiveness of the program and measure outcomes
• Design, implement, and manage program evaluation activities, including performance measurement, outcome monitoring, data quality assurance, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Develop, maintain, and enhance program reporting tools, dashboards, and performance tracking systems to support timely, accurate, and actionable program reporting
• Monitor grant deliverables, key performance indicators, project milestones, and program metrics to identify trends, assess program impact, and provide data-driven recommendations for program improvement
• Prepare and submit timely reports, analyses, and documentation required by the organization and funders, including monthly, quarterly, and annual program performance reports
• Collaborate and coordinate with Mission teams and other key staff members, external partners and organizations to expand comprehensive lung cancer screening and navigation services nationwide
• Maintain collaborative relationships with health systems and community-based organizations to support accurate reporting, evaluation activities, and achievement of program objectives
• Assist in the development and implementation of partner recruitment strategies in selected markets to expand community-based lung cancer screening outreach and education efforts
• Support the development, maintenance, and dissemination of tailored lung cancer screening promotional materials and program tools to support guideline-based care
• Provide technical assistance and evaluation support to national and local staff by sharing performance data, best practices, and recommendations that strengthen lung cancer screening initiatives
• Translate evaluation findings and performance data into actionable recommendations that support strategic planning, program improvement, and sustainability efforts
• Develop and effectively utilize timelines to ensure completion of evaluation activities, reporting requirements, and grant deliverables
• Assist in planning and evaluating quality improvement opportunities by tracking participation, learner outcomes, program performance, and overall effectiveness
• Present program outcomes, evaluation findings, and best practices at local, state, and national meetings, as requested and under the guidance of the Manager and subject matter experts
• Serve on regional and national American Lung Association program workgroups and committees, as requested
• Select and participate in local, state, and national seminars and courses designed to increase skills and knowledge related to job requirements
• Participate in and support all area events and perform other responsibilities as assigned

Preferred

• Additional certifications, degrees, or training in program evaluation, epidemiology, implementation of science, quality improvement, or data analytics preferred
• Experience monitoring program performance, tracking deliverables, and developing data-informed recommendations for continuous quality improvement preferred
• Experience with data visualization, dashboards, and reporting tools preferred
• Epidemiology
• Implementation Science
• Data Analytics
• Program Performance Monitoring
• Deliverable Tracking
• Data-Informed Recommendations
• Data Visualization
• Reporting Tools

Benefits

• 10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter)
• 2 personal days per year
• 15 sick days per year
• 12 company-paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their eligible dependents
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability, and supplemental life/AD&D insurance plans
• Company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance coverage
• 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan for eligible employees
• Matching employer contributions up to 4%
• Year-end discretionary non-elective contributions
• If near an office location, this role will be hybrid and require a minimum of two days per week in the office
• Remote applicants are also considered

Company

• Lung health nonprofit for disease prevention, research, education, and advocacy.
• Chicago, Illinois, USA
• http://www.lung.org/
• Founded in 1904
• 201-500 employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health or related field required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in program evaluation, performance measurement, applied research public health, quality improvement, data analysis, or grant-funded program management
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data
• Experience preparing reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for internal and external use
• Must be a self-starter with excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment
• Able to work with minimum direct supervision, make decisions, and take initiative
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel required
• Additional certifications, degrees, or training in program evaluation, epidemiology, implementation of science, quality improvement, or data analytics preferred
• Experience monitoring program performance, tracking deliverables, and developing data-informed recommendations for continuous quality improvement preferred
• Experience with data visualization, dashboards, and reporting tools preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in program evaluation, performance measurement, applied research public health, quality improvement, data analysis, or grant-funded program management.

Required skills

• Continuous Quality Improvement, Dashboard Development, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Grant-Funded Program Management, Microsoft Excel, Performance Measurement, Program Evaluation, Program Reporting, Public Health Research, Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis

Experience

• 2+ years