Primary Care Analyst (Researcher 3 - PN 20013755)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

22h

About The Position

As a Researcher 3, you’ll lead complex, data‑driven projects that advance access to primary care, dental, and mental health services across Ohio. You’ll collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders to analyze statewide indicators, inform shortage area designations, and support programs that bring critical healthcare to underserved populations. Duties include: Coordinate multi‑stakeholder research initiatives on access, disparities, and workforce needs in primary care, dental, and mental health—partnering with ODH units, other state agencies, consultants, and community organizations. Use statistical and data visualization tools (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS, Tableau) to prepare technical analyses, reports, and dashboards; ensure data quality by resolving missing or inconsistent data. Analyze statewide indicators for the Statewide Primary Care Needs Assessment; evaluate geographies and populations against Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) criteria to guide recruitment/retention strategies. Leverage sources such as the Health Professions Data Warehouse, licensure databases, provider surveys, Medicaid claims, and census data to assess shortage areas and quantify need. Develop and distribute maps and visualizations of shortage areas and clinician placements. Design and implement research projects addressing access, disparities, workforce, and special populations (e.g., migrant workers, homeless individuals, residents of public housing). Prepare reports on underserved populations and provider distribution; compile data for grants and contribute to needs assessment sections. Support updates to the Statewide Rational Service Area Plan; track HPSA/MUA designations. Serve as a technical resource to federal partners, communities, and the public; participate in state/federal workgroups; deliver trainings and presentations on shortage designation and access needs. Supplemental Information: ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 32, Step 1 of the OCSEA union Pay Range Schedule ($30.55 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($31.88 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed. STATUS OF POSTED POSITION: You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details. BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. Position Qualifications: 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in planning & conducting research studies using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques & preparing reports, records &/or technical evaluations related to research conducted. Or 12 mos. exp. as Researcher 2, 66922. Or Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Additional Qualifications\: Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: Bachelor's or advanced degree in Statistics or Research related field (e.g., Public Health, Epidemiology) Experience with computer software (e.g., ArcGIS, Microsoft Office\: Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience working with statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS) Experience conducting statistical analysis Experience in writing technical reports using health related data Experience in working with health programs related to either rural health or healthcare workforce Experience in developing and delivering presentations Experience in monitoring & developing program evaluation instruments (e.g., surveys, performance metrics) Experience in different research methods (e.g., literature reviews, web-based reviews, survey) All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria\: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record. Job Skills: Research Technical Skills\: Data Analytics, Database Administration, Data Visualization, Public Health Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Interpreting Data Educational Transcript Requirements\: Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. Primary Care Analyst (Researcher 3) About Us: Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. The Center of Public Health Excellence (CPHE) focuses on systems changes to eliminate population-level disparities in Ohio. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website !

Requirements

• 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in planning & conducting research studies using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques & preparing reports, records &/or technical evaluations related to research conducted.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Researcher 2, 66922.
• Or Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Statistics or Research related field (e.g., Public Health, Epidemiology)
• Experience with computer software (e.g., ArcGIS, Microsoft Office: Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS)
• Experience conducting statistical analysis
• Experience in writing technical reports using health related data
• Experience in working with health programs related to either rural health or healthcare workforce
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations
• Experience in monitoring & developing program evaluation instruments (e.g., surveys, performance metrics)
• Experience in different research methods (e.g., literature reviews, web-based reviews, survey)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multi‑stakeholder research initiatives on access, disparities, and workforce needs in primary care, dental, and mental health—partnering with ODH units, other state agencies, consultants, and community organizations.
• Use statistical and data visualization tools (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS, Tableau) to prepare technical analyses, reports, and dashboards; ensure data quality by resolving missing or inconsistent data.
• Analyze statewide indicators for the Statewide Primary Care Needs Assessment; evaluate geographies and populations against Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) criteria to guide recruitment/retention strategies.
• Leverage sources such as the Health Professions Data Warehouse, licensure databases, provider surveys, Medicaid claims, and census data to assess shortage areas and quantify need.
• Develop and distribute maps and visualizations of shortage areas and clinician placements.
• Design and implement research projects addressing access, disparities, workforce, and special populations (e.g., migrant workers, homeless individuals, residents of public housing).
• Prepare reports on underserved populations and provider distribution; compile data for grants and contribute to needs assessment sections.
• Support updates to the Statewide Rational Service Area Plan; track HPSA/MUA designations.
• Serve as a technical resource to federal partners, communities, and the public; participate in state/federal workgroups; deliver trainings and presentations on shortage designation and access needs.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees