Evaluation Specialist III

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Evaluation Specialist III will maintain, organize, monitor, and analyze data related to Division of HIV & Hepatitis Health Care-funded initiatives. The Evaluation Specialist III will be responsible for program evaluation and research associated with the Division’s work and monitoring health outcomes for people living with HIV (PLWHI). The incumbent will be responsible for working with funded providers to support reporting in the AIDS Institute Reporting System (AIRS), including training, technical assistance, and software troubleshooting. The incumbent will be responsible for complex data reports for access by Division staff, as well as running reports in the SAP-BI system for use by Division staff. This individual will also work with the Division leadership team to complete priority evaluation and continuous quality improvement activities. The incumbent will work with Bureau Directors and program managers to develop and implement training for contract managers that is specific to data management, program performance measures and quality improvement methodologies. The Evaluation Specialist III will participate in the development of metrics associated with the Ending the Epidemic (ETE) initiative and will analyze data and perform evaluation of progress toward achievement of ETE metrics. The incumbent will work with Division staff to prepare data for reports, internal and external presentations, data driven decision making, and publication in peer reviewed journals. Other appropriate 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.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of public health/human services programs.
• At least three years of experience in data management and/or program evaluation.
• At least two years of experience managing or developing or interpreting health related data reports.
• At least one year of experience in the development of written materials or infographics.
• At least one year experience providing technical assistance to service programs.
• At least two years of experience with use of database reporting tools such as Microsoft Access or Crystal Reports or knowledge of SQL.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, organize, monitor, and analyze data related to Division of HIV & Hepatitis Health Care-funded initiatives.
• Responsible for program evaluation and research associated with the Division’s work and monitoring health outcomes for people living with HIV (PLWHI).
• Responsible for working with funded providers to support reporting in the AIDS Institute Reporting System (AIRS), including training, technical assistance, and software troubleshooting.
• Responsible for complex data reports for access by Division staff, as well as running reports in the SAP-BI system for use by Division staff.
• Work with the Division leadership team to complete priority evaluation and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Work with Bureau Directors and program managers to develop and implement training for contract managers that is specific to data management, program performance measures and quality improvement methodologies.
• Participate in the development of metrics associated with the Ending the Epidemic (ETE) initiative and will analyze data and perform evaluation of progress toward achievement of ETE metrics.
• Work with Division staff to prepare data for reports, internal and external presentations, data driven decision making, and publication in peer reviewed journals.
• Other appropriate related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• 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. HRI provides a 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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees