Program Research Specialist III

Health Research Incorporated • Albany, NY

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Program Research Specialist III to work within the New York State Department of Health Office of Public Health in the Health, Wealth & Wellbeing Unit. The role supports the evaluation of community wealth-building initiatives and their effects on population health outcomes through data coordination, analysis, and reporting. The incumbent will contribute to operationalizing and monitoring indicators related to social determinants of health, community economic development, and health disparities.

The position 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 incumbent will also support performance monitoring tools, contribute to publications and presentations, and collaborate with internal and external partners to communicate and disseminate findings accurately.

This is a grant-funded position expected to last through November 30, 2027. Travel of up to 10% is required. The role is eligible for a hybrid schedule combining onsite and remote work. 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. Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of research experience in data collection and analysis; 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 United States.
• Ability to meet the residence and commuting-distance requirements stated in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• A 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 packages 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

• Perform data coordination, analysis, and reporting to evaluate the impact of community wealth-building initiatives on population health outcomes.
• Contribute to operationalizing and monitoring indicators related to social determinants of health, community economic development, and health disparities.
• 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.
• Comply with funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with several health insurance plans to choose from.
• Flexible benefit accounts for 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 as an employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use toward health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program with educational and wellness programs, training, and confidential services available 24/7.

What This Job Offers

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