Program Research Specialist III

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Program Research Specialist III to work within the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Office of Science, Center for Population Health Science. The incumbent will be responsible for obtaining and analyzing various data sources to support and respond to data needs by major stakeholders and partners, including analysis and reporting on key population health topics. In collaboration with staff in the Center for Population Health Science, the incumbent will participate in the design and development of sustainable data products, queries, and dashboards that are essential to the work by internal and external partners and stakeholders. The incumbent will contribute to the planning and implementation of these projects to better support the state and community health needs assessments and health improvement plans. The incumbent will evaluate new data sources and analytical tools to further expanding and enhancing these data products. The incumbent will review and summarize literature, implement appropriate methods for data analyses, develop data reports at state, regional and county levels, and respond to ad-hoc requests to address emerging health issues. Finally, the incumbent will prepare and conduct presentations and contribute to data products and publications. Other appropriate related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, or a related field and three years of research experience in the collection and analysis of data; 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.
• 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

• Master's degree in Public Health or related field and two years of experience in public health research and surveillance.
• Proficiency in data analysis, database and statistical software, interpretation, and dissemination of data for varied audiences, and provision of surveillance and evaluation technical assistance.
• Work and/or academic experience with analyzing large public health data (emergency department, hospital discharge, vital statistic, Prescription Monitoring Program – PMP, or BRFSS data).
• Intermediate or advanced proficiency using SAS including proficient use of SAS BASE, SQL, GRAPH, STAT, ODS, and MACRO.
• Intermediate proficiency using Tableau for data visualization and dashboard.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in groups.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining and analyzing various data sources to support and respond to data needs by major stakeholders and partners.
• Analysis and reporting on key population health topics.
• Participate in the design and development of sustainable data products, queries, and dashboards.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of projects to support state and community health needs assessments and health improvement plans.
• Evaluate new data sources and analytical tools to expand and enhance data products.
• Review and summarize literature.
• Implement appropriate methods for data analyses.
• Develop data reports at state, regional and county levels.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests to address emerging health issues.
• Prepare and conduct presentations.
• Contribute to data products and publications.
• Other appropriate 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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