Public Health Data/Informatics Analyst I - Overdose Data Insights Analyst
About The Position
The Pima County Health Department is looking for a motivated and curious professional to join our team as a Public Health Data/Informatics Analyst I - Overdose Data Insights Analyst. In this role, you’ll help drive data-informed decision-making within the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Component C initiative by using informatics and statistical tools to analyze, model, and visualize public health data. Your work will help uncover trends, patterns, and predictive signals in overdose-related data—insights that directly inform prevention strategies and community health efforts. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team of epidemiologists, informaticists, and business intelligence analysts to ensure findings are meaningful, accurate, and shared through clear reports and dashboards. If you’re detail-oriented, passionate about data quality, and eager to use your skills to make a difference in your community, we’d love to have you on our team. T his is an in-office position located in Tucson, AZ, and cannot be remote. The Pima County Health Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in public health, health education, computer science, computer engineering, management information systems (MIS), epidemiology, biostatistics or bioinformatics or a closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment and one year of data informatics experience.
- OR: Two years of experience with Pima County performing duties related to data informatics and analysis.
- Valid driver license is at time of application.
- Valid AZ driver license is at time of appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with/knowledge of using Snowflake, SQL, R, Qlik, or ArcGIS.
- Advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, health informatics, or a closely related field.
- Experience with/knowledge of conducting statistical modeling and interpreting results in a public health context.
- Experience preparing datasets for publication, sharing, or external collaboration in compliance with data governance standards.
- Experience with written and verbal communication, including translating complex data findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
Responsibilities
- Conducts data analysis using established tools and techniques to extract insights from healthcare and public health datasets
- Creates clear and effective data visualizations, such as charts and graphs, to communicate findings to stakeholders
- Ensures data accuracy and reliability by implementing basic quality assurance procedures
- Develops and produces routine reports and summaries based on public health data for internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including healthcare professionals and data experts, to support public health initiatives and projects
- Maintains documentation of data analysis processes, data sources, and methodologies used for future reference
- Adheres to data security protocols and assists in safeguarding sensitive healthcare and public health data
- Stays informed about industry trends and emerging technologies related to public health informatics through continuous learning and training
- Provides support to more senior analysts on data analysis projects, including data collection, data cleaning, and basic project management tasks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
