Public Health Data/Informatics Analyst I

Pima County, AZ • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5557 - Public Health Data/Informatics Analyst I Salary Grade: 11 Pay Range Hiring Range: $54,142 - $64,958 Annually Pay Range: $54,142 - $75,774 Annually Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION ENDING AUGUST 2028. The first review of applications will be on 11/28/2025. 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.

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.
• Two years of experience with Pima County performing duties related to data informatics and analysis.
• (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees