Data Analyst (Statistical Analyst II) - STI/HIV/VH

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Analyst serves as the epidemiological consultant for the Data Analytics, Program Evaluation, and Resistant STIs Program and the Office of STI/HIV/VH at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The position provides epidemiological, scientific, and technical advice and data to resolve difficult program or project outcomes. It determines and performs appropriate statistical analyses, using quantitative and qualitative methodologies to analyze and interpret population, claims, and surveillance data related to STI, HIV, and VH. The role is part of the Office’s Data Analytics Unit, which evaluates, analyzes, and, when necessary, investigates STI, HIV, and VH reports and disseminates data to the public and to health care and prevention planners. The position supports the Office’s work across prevention, care, and treatment, including improving disease investigation, program evaluation, and the use of data to guide activities. The position is based at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, Colorado. Hybrid work may be available at the supervisor’s discretion and based on business needs. The role is open only to current Colorado residents. It requires availability to report to work immediately during emergencies or activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan. Travel for meetings with local, state, and national stakeholders is expected as needed, likely once a year; overnight travel may be required for a national conference.

Requirements

Colorado residency at the time of application.
Meet the minimum qualifications through either six years of relevant experience in data analysis and data management using tools such as Python, R, SQL, or SAS, together with statistical analysis experience using quantitative methods to analyze and interpret population, claims, and surveillance data; or a combination of related education in Public Health, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a closely related field and relevant experience in these areas.
Provide sufficient detail in the application’s Work Experience section to substantiate minimum qualifications; “See resume” is not accepted. Part-time work is prorated when assessing minimum qualifications.
Pass a pre-employment background check.
Be available to report to work immediately during emergencies and Continuity of Operations Plan activation.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States; the department does not provide visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience with the State of Colorado.
Prior experience with STI, HIV, and VH surveillance and programmatic data.
Intermediate SQL knowledge.
Intermediate knowledge of a statistical package, preferably SAS, Python, or R.
Three to five years of experience with analysis programs, querying tools, and/or database applications.
Strong logical thinking, problem analysis, and technical writing skills.
Experience with public health and health-related data.
Experience with cloud-based data tools such as BigQuery.
Experience managing data structures such as JSON, XML, CSV, HL7, and CDA.
Experience building interactive dashboards and reports in platforms such as Tableau or Power BI.
Experience working with a variety of stakeholders.
Experience with database connectivity and interoperability.
Ability to navigate multiple systems and platforms.

Responsibilities

Collaborate independently with internal staff and external partners to implement and maintain data standards, shared definitions for common variables, and data quality across shared fields and Office databases.
Review data quality and completeness across shared databases and work with contracted partners and Office staff to ensure data completeness for federal reporting, program planning, and analysis.
Interpret and analyze population, claims, surveillance, and other health information data, statistics, and studies, including investigation of social determinants of health and environmental and behavioral causes related to STI, HIV, and VH.
Plan, implement, and interpret statistical analyses using appropriate statistical software and quantitative methodologies.
Conduct temporal and spatial analyses of population, claims-level, and surveillance data.
Provide statistical support and requested data analysis and interpretation to internal and external customers to help direct activities.
Implement and maintain interoperability of the Office’s databases.
Create dashboards, presentations, reports, and papers that communicate data and statistical results to professional and lay audiences at national, state, and local levels.
Maintain communications about HIV surveillance, care, treatment, and prevention database systems with internal staff and federal funders.
Communicate relevant information to the Office’s community advisory groups and key stakeholders.
Attend meetings, serve on task forces or teams, complete projects, and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical and dental plans.
Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
Optional 401(K) and 457 retirement plans.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Potential flexible working arrangements.
11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off.
Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
Tuition assistance.
Employee wellness programs.
Professional development opportunities.
Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.