Data Analyst & Program Evaluation Specialist, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

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About The Position

The Data Analyst and Program Evaluation Specialist works in the Investigation and Response Unit of the Bureau of Communicable Diseases, 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 investigation progress. The role also supports the bureau’s electronic surveillance system, Maven, and research and evaluation activities with agency and external partners.

The position includes conducting and supervising program evaluation, quality assurance, data analysis, and infectious disease case and outbreak investigations. The analyst develops monitoring metrics, dashboards, and reports; designs and maintains data collection frameworks and surveys; documents methods, decisions, and findings; and communicates detailed analyses for audiences inside and outside the Health Department. The role supports and manages subordinate staff, trainees, and colleagues, providing instruction in evaluation, quality assurance, disease investigation, and analysis of workflow and surveillance data.

The City Research Scientist qualification information specifies a master’s degree for Assignment Level I in the listed fields. Appointment to Assignment Level II or above requires one of the specified combinations of doctoral or master’s-level education and relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience; all candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate specialization and at least two years of the described experience. Appointments are subject to a minimum one-year probationary period.

Requirements

• For Assignment Level I, a master’s degree from an accredited college or university specializing in an appropriate field of physical, biological, or environmental science, or public health.
• For Assignment Level II and above, one of the specified qualifying combinations of doctoral or master’s-level education and responsible supervisory, administrative, or research experience, or equivalent education and experience; all candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate specialization and at least two years of the described 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 to assess investigation and data-collection timeliness, accuracy, completeness, and workflow performance.
• Conduct descriptive and exploratory analyses to assess workflow patterns and identify improvement opportunities.
• Design, implement, and maintain data collection frameworks and surveys for disease investigation, quality improvement, and research.
• Maintain records documenting decisions, data definitions, and evaluation findings to support transparency, reproducibility, and knowledge sharing.
• Prepare reports containing detailed analyses and findings for internal and external Health Department audiences.
• Support and manage subordinate city research scientists, disease investigators, and trainees; instruct supervisees, trainees, and colleagues in relevant methods and techniques.
• Support improvement, quality assurance, and maintenance of the bureau’s Maven electronic surveillance system.
• Assist with and lead coordination of research with agency and external partners.
• Evaluate relevant literature and maintain current summaries for bureau subject matter experts.
• Contribute to research and evaluation by preparing analytic datasets, conducting preliminary analyses, and supporting interpretation of findings.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan.
• 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