Developmental Neuropsychologist
Atlanta, GA 
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Job Description
Position: Developmental Neuropsychologist
Location: Atlanta, GA
Job Id: 1581-CDC - 23-73328
# of Openings: 1
Developmental Neuropsychologist
Minimum Qualifications Summary
Certification & Education
  • Doctorate degree in psychology, sociology, or related social science discipline reflecting advanced training in quantitative research methods
Experience Required
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience managing, administering, & analyzing, organizational surveys and preparing reports or briefings of findings.
  • Expert knowledge of survey research methodology and development methodology
  • Expert knowledge of program evaluation methods and techniques
  • Expert knowledge of scientific literature on effective strategies to promote organizational change.
  • Knowledge of federal regulations governing human subjects research activities
Job Objective
The purpose of this requirement is to support CDC in its effort to gather and analyze data from longitudinal pregnant people and infant surveillance and Birth Defects surveillance/registry systems, as well as provide services to support CDC activities related to neonatal abstinence syndrome to make use of existing state bio surveillance and other surveillance tools to improve voluntary, de-identified prenatal and newborn health data. Data may include opioid-related information before and during pregnancy to reduce risks associated with neonatal abstinence syndrome and optimize care.
Responsibilities
  • Manages, administers, and analyzes organizational surveys and prepares or briefings of findings. Applies survey research methodology and development methodology
  • Provide SME support and knowledge (Developmental Pediatrician, Neuropsychologist) of developmental milestones from ages 0 to 5 years
  • Provide SME information of potential impacts of Zika infection during pregnancy or Congenital Zika Syndrome on the neurodevelopment of children, or children with similar delays
  • Review all available clinical data for about 20-50 cases per week and make determination about whether potential cases meet standard case classification. Consult on any cases with more complex findings with other CDC and/or industry clinical SMEs
  • Conduct clinical reviews following an established protocol and document and record decisions
  • Review clinical cases of infants and children to determine association with Zika virus infection during pregnancy, infancy or early childhood and adverse health and developmental outcomes
  • Provide technical assistance (project monitoring and data collection compliance) in implementing surveillance and research and analyses in areas where CDC is working, such as Colombia and Honduras, and other areas with affected pregnancies or children
  • Must be prepared to attend a conference (to be determined) at least twice a year. Annual conferences dates and locations may vary. Annual conferences dates and locations may vary.
Education & Certification
Doctorate degree in psychology, sociology, or related social science discipline reflecting advanced training in quantitative research methods
Work Location
Remote/Telework authorized
About Lukos
Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.
About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for "wolf". The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.
"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."
At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.
Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.
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Job Summary
Company
LUKOS LLC
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
5+ years
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