Health Product Development & Engineering Lead, Bureau of Data Technology & Strategy
About The Position
The Center for Population Health Data Science (CPHDS), launched in October 2023, aims to modernize data infrastructure and improve the accessibility, timeliness, equity, usability, and protection of public health, healthcare, and social service data for New Yorkers. The Bureau of Data Technology and Strategy (DTS) houses data strategy, communication, governance, product management, engineering, and science capabilities. The Unified Data Experience (UDX) team within DTS is focused on modernizing how the agency communicates data to the public through user-friendly, accessible, and approachable data communication products. The goal is to create a real-time, comprehensive view of city needs to enhance public health actions and improve health outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental science or public health.
- For Assignment Level II and above: A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; OR a master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; OR education and/or experience equivalent to the above, with a minimum of a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience.
- Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required for Assignment Level II and above.
Nice To Haves
- Four or more years of demonstrated leadership experience developing internally- and externally-facing data communication products like dashboards and web products.
- Experience designing complex solutions.
- Enthusiasm for data visualization and data communication products.
- Experience in accessible front-end web design using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Familiarity with contemporary web development tools and technologies, especially JavaScript-based open-source frameworks like React and Next.js.
- A strong grasp of user-centered design principles or design thinking.
- Experience with public health principles, health literacy, evidence-based health communications, or evidence-based data visualization techniques.
- Familiarity with experimental thinking and ability to conduct A/B tests.
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting, synthesizing abstract ideas into concrete designs.
- Passion for resolving user pain points through great design.
- Openness to receiving feedback and constructive criticism.
Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering and development of the UDX platform, including technology, architecture, and component selection.
- Collaborate with the team on research and design, transforming needs into prototypes and prototypes into products.
- Identify and solve design or technical problems with elegant, timely, and cost-effective solutions.
- Lead and guide other contributors, including junior developers and UX designers.
- Communicate design, development, and technical decisions and trade-offs to internal stakeholders.
- Ask insightful questions, take risks, and champion innovative ideas to facilitate data-driven action.
Benefits
- Federal/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/benefit fund.
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Robust Worksite Wellness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
