Applied Analytics Manager
Applied Analytics Manager
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Position Description
- If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
As a core member of the Office of Planning and Innovation (OPI) leadership team the Applied Analytics Manager leads a team of junior and senior analysts and provides data/evidencebased approaches that aid in the planning implementation monitoring and evaluation of HCPH programs and services.
The Applied Analytics Manager will also analyze and synthesize relevant information from public health literature policy briefs key informant interviews community health assessments and other public healthrelated data to develop graphs charts reports maps dashboards and other data products to support OPI and HCPH projects and programs.Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages and leads a team to develop analytical data products used to inform and communicate public health planning integration and monitoring efforts.
Responsible for identifying developing and implementing analytical data products that support OPI and HCPH projects and programs.
Conducts research analyzes data reviews literature and effectively communicates recommendations to internal teams as well as leadership.
Builds team analytical skills and engagement through continued support feedback and team/workflow management.
Holds a portfolio of internal/external data analysis activities that support and inform strategic planning needs assessments as well as performance monitoring and evaluation of HCPH programs.
Develops wellcrafted presentations and reports as needed.
Identifies and/or develops trainings and other educational tools to advance team technical skills.
Other duties as assigned including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call (713)or email .
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Requirements
Education:
Masters degree in public health Public Administration Public Policy Data Analytics/Science or a closely related field.
Experience:
At least five (5) years of experience in public service public health public policy data analytics or a closely related field.
At least five (5) years of experience working with data and building data products to inform decision making.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Thorough understanding of the principles of public health practice including health equity and quality improvement principles.
Knowledgeable about public health planning and design models methods tools and techniques.
Ability to conduct research identify and understand data and translate data into information for decision making and recommendations.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize and work independently on timesensitive projects.
Ability to solve a variety of complex problems in the absence of technical guidelines and when creative thinking is required.
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
Ability to obtain and filter information identify and address key issues relevant to the achievement of strategic organizational goals.
Exceptional project management skills to manage a variety of projects simultaneously.
Positively influence all levels within the organization to drive change and enable effective coordination.
Ability to create strong positive working relationships.
Previous experience building and managing high performance teams.
Highlevel of flexibility in fastpaced environments.
Must be a Systemslevel thinker.
Proactive selfmotivated and missiondriven.
Progressive intrapreneurial leadership style to enable systemic change.
Leading Change
Creates strategic change within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals.
Develops new insights into situations encourages new ideas and innovations.
Takes a longterm view and builds a shared vision with others acts as a catalyst for organizational change.
Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity.
Recovers quickly from setbacks.
Leading People
Fosters an inclusive workplace where equity diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
Fosters and inspires team commitment spirit pride and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
Holds self and others accountable for measurable highquality timely and costeffective results.
Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers.
Makes wellinformed effective and timely decisions.
Building Coalitions
Develops networks and builds alliances collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships.
Identifies external and internal politics that impact the work of the organization.
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect.
Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner and models high standards.
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
Communication
Communicates clearly effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing.
Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Diversity Equity Inclusion
Encourage a respectful and collaborative work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity equity and inclusion.
Identify inequitable practices and policies and assist in implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes.
Demonstrate awareness and respect of crosscultural differences and create inclusive programmatic solutions.
Practice cultural humility to build honest relationships with coworkers and the community that will ultimately enhance workplace culture and deliver better community health program.
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
This is a full time position.
Typical work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
May require periodic overnight travel and long hours/overtime during emergencies/disasters.
Work Environment:
Work environment is typically in an office environment but may require infrequent travel and interaction with the community at public events.
Physical Demands:
This is a largely sedentary role; however some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
Work Location:
Harris County Public Health: Office of Planning & Innovation 1111 Fannin St. Houston Texas. 77002.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
