Assistant Administrator of Data
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Job Location:
Sioux Falls, SD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 77203 - 81745
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
Job ID: 33901
Agency: Department of Health - Division of Family and Community Health
Location:Sioux Falls Pierre or Rapid City SDSalary: $77203.80 - $81745.20 Annual Salary depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: L
Closing Date: 12/4/25
This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Health - Division of Family and Community Health. For more information on the Department of Health please visit .
The South Dakota Department of Healths programs and services help prevent illness and injury promote healthy places to live work and play; provide education to help people make good health decisions; prepare for respond to and prevent public health threats; and support efforts to enhance quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our services touch the lives of every person in South Dakota. We recognize that employees are our most valuable resource and we are committed to promoting a culture of excellence in the Department of Health. We trust our employees to be innovative challenge existing processes and make the best decisions. We are interested in employing a culturally diverse and skilled workforce that exhibits the values of leadership accountability communication integrity and teamwork. Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of South Dakotans healthier and safer.
The South Dakota Department of Health values flexibility in the workplace. Part of that flexibility includes the ability to work from home. Working from home is a meaningful way to meet individual needs wants and desires when it comes to balancing the entire teams home and work lives. That balance is something we value while allowing most positions the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Working from home is a privilege and is subject to review depending upon the position.
The Division of Family and Community Health Office of Lifespan Health is seeking a dynamic public health leader to join its team as the Assistant Administrator of Data. This position works works collaboratively with the Office of Lifespan Health (OLH) team and external partners to guide data collection analysis and management for programs throughout the Office of Lifespan Health. Duties may include general administrative tasks as directed by the OLH Administrator. This position will lead a team of data staff develop partnerships to share data and be the main point of contact for maternal and child health data needs.
This position will be responsible for the oversight and grant management of State Systems Development Initiative (SSDI) and Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) efforts and will contribute data and technical expertise to several other grants in Lifespan Health. This position reports to the Office of Lifespan Health Administrator Division of Family and Community Health.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in public health biological sciences or health related field. A masters degree in public health epidemiology or related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience education and training which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities will be considered. Work history that includes experience with grants management data analysis epidemiology leadership and personnel management. The candidate must have the knowledge skills and abilities to work autonomously and as a contributing and supportive member of a team. The ideal candidate will be organized plan and set goals and priorities. Must be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare partners researchers and community organizations. The ideal candidate will work cooperatively with their team to help achieve the Department of Healths public health strategic goals and demonstrate a commitment to representing the Department of Healths mission vision and values.
Knowledge of:
Skill to:
Ability to:
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume or curriculum vitae.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
Job ID: 33901
Agency: Department of Health - Division of Family and Community Health
Location:Sioux Falls Pierre or Rapid City SDSalary: $77203.80 - $81745.20 Annual Salary depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: L
Closing Date: 12/4/25
This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Health - Division of Family and Community Health. For more information on the Department of Health please visit .
The South Dakota Department of Healths programs and services help prevent illness and injury promote healthy places to live work and play; provide education to help people make good health decisions; prepare for respond to and prevent public health threats; and support efforts to enhance quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our services touch the lives of every person in South Dakota. We recognize that employees are our most valuable resource and we are committed to promoting a culture of excellence in the Department of Health. We trust our employees to be innovative challenge existing processes and make the best decisions. We are interested in employing a culturally diverse and skilled workforce that exhibits the values of leadership accountability communication integrity and teamwork. Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of South Dakotans healthier and safer.
The South Dakota Department of Health values flexibility in the workplace. Part of that flexibility includes the ability to work from home. Working from home is a meaningful way to meet individual needs wants and desires when it comes to balancing the entire teams home and work lives. That balance is something we value while allowing most positions the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Working from home is a privilege and is subject to review depending upon the position.
The Division of Family and Community Health Office of Lifespan Health is seeking a dynamic public health leader to join its team as the Assistant Administrator of Data. This position works works collaboratively with the Office of Lifespan Health (OLH) team and external partners to guide data collection analysis and management for programs throughout the Office of Lifespan Health. Duties may include general administrative tasks as directed by the OLH Administrator. This position will lead a team of data staff develop partnerships to share data and be the main point of contact for maternal and child health data needs.
This position will be responsible for the oversight and grant management of State Systems Development Initiative (SSDI) and Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) efforts and will contribute data and technical expertise to several other grants in Lifespan Health. This position reports to the Office of Lifespan Health Administrator Division of Family and Community Health.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in public health biological sciences or health related field. A masters degree in public health epidemiology or related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience education and training which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities will be considered. Work history that includes experience with grants management data analysis epidemiology leadership and personnel management. The candidate must have the knowledge skills and abilities to work autonomously and as a contributing and supportive member of a team. The ideal candidate will be organized plan and set goals and priorities. Must be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare partners researchers and community organizations. The ideal candidate will work cooperatively with their team to help achieve the Department of Healths public health strategic goals and demonstrate a commitment to representing the Department of Healths mission vision and values.
Knowledge of:
- public health data;
- epidemiology;
- grants management;
- public health leadership.
Skill to:
- analyze;
- interpret and use data to guide decision-making;
- manage multiple contracts and grant budgets.
Ability to:
- provide vision direction and oversight of a team of epidemiologists and data abstractors;
- develop and sustain effective working relationships with internal and external partners;
- demonstrate excellent communications skills.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume or curriculum vitae.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
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