Data Analyst & Program Evaluation Specialist, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

City of New York • New York, NY

3d • $98,159 - $112,883 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Analyst and Program Evaluation Specialist works in the Bureau of Communicable Diseases’ Investigation and Response Unit, which oversees surveillance and investigations of more than 70 reportable diseases. Under general direction and with wide latitude for independent judgment and initiative, the analyst evaluates disease investigation and surveillance processes and the progress of investigations. The role conducts and supervises program evaluation, quality assurance, data analysis, and infectious disease case and outbreak investigations; develops monitoring metrics, dashboards, and reports; and supports the improvement and maintenance of the bureau’s electronic surveillance system, Maven.

The position also supports and manages research scientists, disease investigators, and trainees; coordinates research with agency and external partners; evaluates relevant literature; and contributes to research and evaluation through analytic datasets, preliminary analyses, and interpretation of findings. The role prepares detailed reports for audiences within and outside the Health Department and documents decisions, data definitions, and evaluation findings to support transparency and reproducibility.

Requirements

• For Assignment Level I, a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, or environmental science, or public health.
• For Assignment Level II and above, a doctorate in an appropriate field and one year of full-time responsible supervisory, administrative, or research experience in the relevant field; or a master’s degree in an appropriate field and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the relevant field; or equivalent education and/or experience, subject to the stated minimum of a master’s degree and at least two years of qualifying experience.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines based on the volume and source of requests.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, collaborate across teams, and translate data insights into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to communicate findings to a wide audience, including people without data skills.
• Commitment to the bureau’s and agency’s mission.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electronic disease registries and public health surveillance data.
• Knowledge of and experience with quality assurance and program evaluation.
• Proficiency in SQL and/or SAS/R.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with medical record abstraction and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience conducting structured interviews.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise program evaluation, quality assurance, data analysis, and investigation of infectious disease cases and outbreaks.
• Develop and maintain routine monitoring metrics, dashboards, and reports assessing the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of case investigation and data collection, as well as workflow performance over time.
• Conduct descriptive and exploratory data analyses to assess workflow patterns and identify areas for improvement.
• Design, implement, and maintain data collection frameworks and surveys for disease investigation, quality improvement, and research activities.
• Maintain records and document decisions, data definitions, and evaluation findings to promote transparency, reproducibility, and knowledge sharing.
• Prepare reports with detailed analyses and findings for internal and external Health Department use.
• Support and manage subordinate city research scientists, disease investigators, and trainees.
• Instruct supervisees, trainees, and colleagues in methods and techniques for program evaluation, quality assurance, disease investigation, and analysis of workflow and surveillance data.
• Support improvement, quality assurance, and maintenance of the bureau’s electronic surveillance system, Maven.
• Assist with and lead coordination of research with agency and external partners.
• Evaluate relevant literature and maintain current summaries for bureau subject matter experts.
• Prepare analytic datasets, conduct preliminary analyses, and support interpretation of findings for research and evaluation.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state student loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan; the posting states it saves employees over $10,000 annually based on a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level