Data Analysis and Informatics Specialist

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Public Health

Job Classification Title

Social Research Specialist III (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC16

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position serves the Division of Public Health (DPH) as a Data Analysis and Informatics Specialist whose primary function is to leverage analytics and informatics to modernize public health data systems and inform evidencebased decisionmaking. The role operates under the DPH Chief Data Modernization Officer collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to collect analyze and interpret data and to design and implement data systems that improve service delivery and population health outcomes. The technical scope includes advanced statistical and epidemiological analysis data visualization informatics solutions development and integration of data workflows and infrastructure. Work is performed at a professional Social Research Specialist III level to support programs and policies through rigorous methods quality controls and clear reporting.


Key Duties Include:

- Design and implement data collection protocols that establish standards for accuracy validity integrity and consistency across division datasets.

- Conduct statistical analyses (e.g. trend correlation predictive modeling) to quantify public health patterns and assess intervention impact.

- Apply epidemiological methods and models to evaluate outbreaks risk factors and program effectiveness documenting methods and findings.

- Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations (e.g. charts maps) to communicate metrics to leadership and stakeholders for timely decisions.

- Integrate and optimize data systems including data warehouses and pipelines to streamline workflows and improve interoperability.

- Establish and lead data quality controls (editing cleaning harmonization) to ensure usable secure and accessible datasets for analysis.

- Collaborate with IT epidemiologists biostatisticians and program teams to plan project goals set deadlines assign tasks and deliver analyses.

- Prepare and present reports summaries and briefings that translate analytical results into evidence based recommendations for policy and operations.

- Evaluate existing data infrastructure and recommend upgrades or design changes; select appropriate statistical software and methods for projects.

- Provide subject matter guidance and training on data modernization and informatics practices to internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $55823.00 - $97689.00

Recruitment Range: $55823.00 - $80000.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Proven experience in statistical analysis using SAS R SQL or Python to identify trends correlations and predictive patterns in large public health datasets.

• Demonstrated experience developing interactive dashboards and data visualizations with tools such as Power BI or Tableau to communicate complex findings to diverse stakeholders.

• Experience in designing and implementing informatics solutions including data warehouses and system integrations to optimize public health data workflows.

• Experience in applying epidemiological models and advanced analytical techniques to assess disease outbreaks risk factors and program effectiveness.

• Proven experience in managing data quality processes including cleaning harmonization and validation to ensure accuracy integrity and interoperability across multiple data sources.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is 100% Federally Funded

The Position Is Time-Limited Concluding On November 2027.

This position is fully remote

Repost -Previous ApplicantsMust Reapply To Be Considered For This Vacancy

About the NC Division of Public Health

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website forState Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.

• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.

• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification

  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

  Veterans and National Guard Preference

  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
  • Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

  ADA Accommodations

  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

  CONTACT INFORMATION:

  If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

  Minimum Education and Experience

  Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

  Bachelors degree in a discipline related to the field assigned to the position from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience

  OR

  An equivalent combination of education and experience.

  EEO Statement

  The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

  Recruiter:

  Dreisa Johnson

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