Statistician II

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Public Health

Job Classification Title

Statistician II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC19

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

The Statistician II position performs independent highly technical statistical analysis and data management to support cancer reporting research and statewide public health surveillance. It provides advanced analytical expertise using SAS and other statistical methods to prepare interpret and submit complex cancer datasets for national programs and internal stakeholders.

This role operates within established guidelines while managing multifaceted data workflows special studies and quality assurance processes that influence statewide program planning. It collaborates with internal and external partners to improve data completeness accuracy and utility for public health action. It also produces specialized reports and publications that support cancer surveillance prevention initiatives and ongoing analytical needs across the agency.


Key Duties Include:
- Perform complex statistical analysis and data management to support cancer registry operations including annual data submissions to national programs.

- Develop and maintain advanced SAS programs to create datasets conduct data linkages and ensure accuracy and completeness of cancer information.

- Manage analytical workflows supporting survival analysis case identification and evolving statistical or epidemiological modeling needs.

- Respond to routine and complex statistical and research requests by producing custom datasets ad hoc reports and clear analytical interpretations.

- Conduct special studies and investigations related to unusual cancer patterns environmental concerns or emerging analytical issues.

- Produce public-facing and internal cancer surveillance publications including incidence and mortality statistics trend analyses and county-level profiles.

- Ensure adherence to national cancer reporting standards coding systems confidentiality rules and data suppression requirements.

- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve data quality issues and improve registry processes and reporting efficiency.

- Prepare technical documentation analytical summaries and presentations to support program planning and stakeholder communications.

- Maintain current knowledge of national guidelines and participate in state regional or national professional meetings as funding permits.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $67122.00 - $117465.00

Recruitment Range: $67122.00 - $77030.00

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:

• Expertlevel SAS programming experience performing largescale data management including dataset creation data manipulation format conversion and multisource linkage to support cancer registry operations.

• Demonstrated proficiency conducting advanced statistical analyses such as regression modeling survival analysis standardized rate calculations and trend assessments for public health reporting.

• Documented experience producing analytical reports tabular summaries graphical outputs and narrative interpretations that clearly communicate cancer incidence mortality and related epidemiologic findings.

• Proven track record managing highvolume data submission workflows including preparing national cancer reporting datasets and meeting strict deadlines for annual submissions and special studies.

• Strong operational experience resolving data quality issues through systematic review validation checks and collaboration with internal teams and external reporting partners to improve dataset completeness and accuracy.

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

This Position Is Federally Funded

This Position Is Eligible For A Hybrid Work Option

About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH):
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.

About the State Center for Health Statistics (SCHS):

The North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics is a part of the Division of Public Health and is responsible for data collection health-related research and production of reports and maintenance of a comprehensive collection of health statistics. We provide high quality health information to ensure more informed decision-making and effective health policies. Our goal is to improve the health of all North Carolinians and their communities.

About the North Carolina Central Cancer Registry (CCR):

The North Carolina Central Cancer Registry (CCR) is a population-based reporting system that serves as the sole repository of complete cancer incidence data for the State of North Carolina. The CCR collects processes and analyzes data on all cancer cases diagnosed among North Carolina residents. This information furthers our understanding of cancer and is used to develop strategies and policies for its prevention treatment and control. The CCR is recognized as one of the leading cancer registries in the U.S. and has been the cornerstone of a substantial amount of research on cancer in the North Carolina population.

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 the 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 accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 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 application.The 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.

  Doctoral degree in statistics mathematics data science data analytics psychometrics or measurement and evaluation from an appropriately credited institution

  OR

  Masters degree in statistics mathematics data science data analytics psychometrics or measurement and evaluation from an appropriately credited institution including Doctoral course work and experience equal to two years in study design and data analysis

  OR

  Bachelors degree in statistics mathematics data science data analytics psychometrics or measurement and evaluation from an appropriately credited institution and four years of experience in study design and data analysis

  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:

  Tresha Walker

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