Summary:
The Rhode Island Department of Health is seeking a Business Analyst-Intermediate to support data operations and public reporting efforts within the Center for Vital Records. This role will enhance how vital statistics are collected validated and shared. This is a high-level position for a candidate who thrives in analytical environments takes initiative and can confidently learn an existing system and shape data processing improvements. The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of techniques utilized for managing large datasets; the ability to organize analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
Responsibilities:
- Drive improvements in data quality timeliness and reporting from the Rhode Island Vital Events Registration System (RIVERS)
- Standardize data quality control protocols for birth death and marriage records
- Develop and maintain data governance documentation and data sharing standards
- Build a public-facing PowerBI dashboard to communicate annual trends and metrics
- Analyze data reports prepared by the team support routine and ad hoc reporting
- Collaborate across teams and lead special projects with minimal supervision
- Perform special projects and additional tasks as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Masters Degree in Public Health or related field (Bachelors with equivalent experience may be considered)
- Extensive experience with population-level data management and visualization
- Advanced skills in PowerBI Excel (power user); proficiency with Crystal Report using a SQL Server database preferred
- Strong ability to analyze large datasets and translate data for clear public-facing reports
- Excellent verbal written and visual communication skills
- Demonstrated initiative and leadership with experience independently guiding high-impact projects
- Collaborative mindset with cross-disciplinary team experience
Client Name: RI Department of Health
Position: Onsite (Onsite to start while training; then potential to become hybrid with 3 days onsite)
RTR: Attached