Public Health Data Analyst (PCN 061335)
About The Position
The Section of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CDPHP) is seeking a collaborative and self-directed Public Health Data Analyst to support statewide public health initiatives through data analysis, evaluation, and reporting. Using your knowledge of epidemiology, statistical methodologies, and data science, you will support public health efforts by collaborating with diverse staff, partners, and contractors to manage and analyze surveillance data, interpret analytic findings, develop research and evaluation questions, and help communicate public health data through visualizations, scientific reports, and presentations. You will also serve in an advisory role within the Division of Public Health as a member of various workgroups, providing guidance and training to staff and the public on statistical concepts and the interpretation of public health data. In this advisory role, you will also lead data modernization efforts through collaboration with staff and Information Technology (IT) teams and help respond to the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public health.
Requirements
- PhD from an accredited college in biostatistics/statistics, epidemiology, public health nursing, health sciences, health administration, public health, community health, emergency medical services, psychology, the social sciences, the biological sciences, the physical sciences, social work, computer sciences, or a closely related field; AND Two years of journey or full performance level professional experience providing any combination of public health-related clinical and/or technical research, consultation and advisory services, and/or data system design and implementation, which included significant responsibility for conducting surveillance, data collection, and statistical analysis, evaluating research data, and report preparation.
- OR A master's degree from an accredited college in biostatistics/statistics, epidemiology, public health nursing, health sciences, health administration, public health, community health, emergency medical services, psychology, the social sciences, the biological sciences, the physical sciences, social work, computer sciences, or a closely related field; AND Four years of journey or full performance level professional experience providing any combination of public health-related clinical and/or technical research, consultation and advisory services, and/or data system design and implementation, which included significant responsibility for conducting surveillance, data collection, and statistical analysis, evaluating research data, and report preparation.
- Service as an Analyst/Programmer, Research Analyst, or similar job class may qualify if the work performed was specifically related to the collection, analysis, and maintenance of data concerning conditions of public health importance, such as incidence/prevalence of disease or injuries, social risk factors, behavioral risk factors, environmental risk factors, and/or demographic characteristics.
- Abide by Public Law 104-191 Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and Alaska Statutes and Alaska Administrative Codes as identified by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services of Alaska State Health Law Matrix.
- Provide one (1) example of a written document that shows your ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Provide three (3) professional references, whom we may contact by phone.
- Provide current performance evaluation, if available.
- Provide a copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts).
Nice To Haves
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Data Management
- Public Health
- Research
- Oral and Written Communication
Responsibilities
- Manage and analyze surveillance data
- Interpret analytic findings
- Develop research and evaluation questions
- Communicate public health data through visualizations, scientific reports, and presentations
- Serve in an advisory role within the Division of Public Health
- Provide guidance and training to staff and the public on statistical concepts and the interpretation of public health data
- Lead data modernization efforts through collaboration with staff and Information Technology (IT) teams
- Respond to the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public health
Benefits
- 12 paid annual holidays
- personal leave with an accrual rate that increases with time served
- hybrid telework schedules
- flexible hours
- excellent insurance and retirement benefits
- professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
