Evaluation Specialist III

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Evaluation Specialist III will contribute toward developing data systems to help realize the end of the HIV epidemic in New York State and promote health equity of all New Yorkers. The Evaluation Specialist III will be located in the Office of Program Evaluation and Research (OPER) at the AIDS Institute. The Evaluation Specialist III will coordinate and lead project activities within the Office of Program Evaluation and Research, responsible for the development and implementation of program evaluation projects in the areas of HIV/AIDS, STIs, viral hepatitis, drug-user health, and LGBTQ health. The incumbent will participate in all phases of the complete evaluation research process, including problem definition, planning, implementation, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of findings. The incumbent is expected to work on multiple projects as team leader and provide supervision and oversight for the project teams in accomplishing specific project goals. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of experience in the evaluation and/or analysis of health, human services or related programs and/or fields; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, social and behavioral sciences, or related fields.
• Experience in data collection and evaluation of data for review and analysis of public health program areas.
• Experience in data analysis using SAS, SPSS, R, Excel and/or other analytical and data management tools.
• Experience working with large population-based data sets, client and agency surveys.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience with creation of high-quality infographics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff across multiple program areas within the AIDS Institute, including HIV, STI, HCV, LGBTQ health, drug user health, and health equity.
• Design, create, and implement new data tools.
• Analyze data and present findings at management and stakeholder meetings as well as at professional/academic conferences.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Coordinate and lead project activities within the Office of Program Evaluation and Research.
• Develop and implement program evaluation projects in the areas of HIV/AIDS, STIs, viral hepatitis, drug-user health, and LGBTQ health.
• Participate in all phases of the complete evaluation research process, including problem definition, planning, implementation, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of findings.
• Work on multiple projects as team leader and provide supervision and oversight for the project teams in accomplishing specific project goals.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

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