EDP Training and Enablement Specialist
About The Position
The Bureau of Data Technology and Strategy seeks an Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) Training and Enablement Specialist to design, deliver, and continually improve technical training that helps analysts, biostatisticians, program teams, and other Department of Health and Mental Hygiene staff use the EDP effectively. The role works closely with the Senior Product Manager of Data Infrastructure and supports consistent, scalable training as more agency users and programs adopt the platform. The specialist teaches EDP fundamentals and practical data workflows, develops and maintains training resources, provides hands-on support during labs, and prepares other staff to contribute to instruction. The position also coordinates training schedules and participation, reviews evaluations and improves course delivery, collaborates with EDP product, governance, and engineering teams to keep materials current, and identifies new training needs as programs transition to the platform. The role includes developing strategy, roadmaps, and expansion plans for the training program, as well as supporting adoption after training. Onsite support is required at least two days per week. This is a temporary, grant-funded position ending in November 2027. The selected candidate will be employed by Public Health Solutions, the grant’s fiscal and administrative manager, and supervised by NYC DOHMH. The employee must reside in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut by the confirmed start date; preference may be given to candidates in New York City or nearby New York State counties. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule of 35 hours per week and may require work outside business hours during emergencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Three years of previous experience working in fields related to data analysis.
- Capacity and willingness to learn R, Python, and SQL.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment involving multiple stakeholders and timelines.
- Must reside in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut by the confirmed start date.
- Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- MPH or equivalent experience in public health strongly preferred.
- Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information.
- Experience with data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
- Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills, and work outside one’s comfort zone.
- Experience in the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City’s five boroughs or surrounding New York State counties.
Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures, demonstrations, and lab modules on EDP fundamentals, including Databricks Unity Catalog, Databricks notebooks, and dashboards.
- Teach users to query data in SQL, load data into R or Python dataframes, conduct exploratory analysis, develop basic analytic workflows, and visualize data in dashboards.
- Develop and maintain training materials, including slide decks, lab notebooks, exercises, tip sheets, and quick-start guides.
- Provide hands-on, over-the-shoulder support during labs focused on accessing, transforming, visualizing, and presenting data in Databricks.
- Support a trainer-of-trainers model by preparing data engineers, analysts, and other agency staff to contribute to EDP instruction.
- Coordinate and manage training schedules and track participation across cohorts.
- Review training evaluations, identify opportunities to improve content and delivery, and communicate feedback to supporting instructors.
- Collaborate with EDP Product, Governance, and Data Engineering teams to align training materials with current features and standards.
- Identify new training needs as additional programs transition onto the EDP.
- Develop strategy, roadmaps, and expansion plans for the training program, including custom training and post-training adoption support.
- Provide onsite support at least two days per week.
- Work outside business hours during emergencies when required.
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and commuter benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
- 403(b) with employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
- College Savings Plan.
- Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.
