Program Research Specialist III

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Program Research Specialist III to support the Health, Wealth & Wellbeing Unit within the New York State Department of Health Office of Public Health. The position performs data coordination, analysis, and reporting to evaluate the impact of community wealth-building initiatives on population health outcomes, and contributes to operationalizing and monitoring indicators related to social determinants of health, community economic development, and health disparities.

The role involves collecting, managing, and analyzing administrative, survey, and program-specific datasets; contributing to evaluation protocols; producing standardized reports and dashboards; and ensuring data quality across wealth-health integration efforts. The position also supports performance monitoring tools, publications, and presentations, and collaborates with internal and external partners to communicate and disseminate findings accurately.

This is a grant-funded position expected to last through November 30, 2027. The role requires travel up to 10% of the time. The selected candidate must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and reside in, or be willing to relocate before hire to, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts. The position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, combining onsite and remote work. Valid, unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of research experience in data collection and analysis; or an associate 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 United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and be located in or willing to relocate before hire to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in public health, statistics, or a related field and two years of experience in public health research.
• Proficiency in data analysis, database and statistical software, data interpretation and dissemination for varied audiences, and provision of surveillance and evaluation technical assistance.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and statistical analysis software such as SAS, SPSS, R, SQL, Macro, and ODS.
• Experience writing and presenting information to varied audiences in multiple formats, including reports, presentations, and infographics.
• Demonstrated experience with survey design and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a varied group of partners.
• Familiarity with health care quality improvement or health systems improvement concepts.
• Experience analyzing or interpreting data related to social determinants of health.

Responsibilities

• Collect, manage, and analyze administrative, survey, and program-specific datasets.
• Contribute to the development and execution of evaluation protocols.
• Produce standardized reports and dashboards.
• Ensure data quality across wealth-health integration efforts.
• Support the development and maintenance of performance monitoring tools.
• Contribute to publications and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure accurate communication and dissemination of findings.
• Contribute to operationalizing and monitoring indicators related to social determinants of health, community economic development, and health disparities.
• Comply with funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible benefit accounts, including medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking, and transit
• Paid federal and state holidays, sick leave, vacation, and personal leave
• Tuition support for educational or training opportunities
• Participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System
• Optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan
• Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees
• Employee Assistance Program with educational and wellness programs, training, and confidential services

What This Job Offers

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