Data Analyst (Statistical Analyst II) STIHIVVH

ABOUT CDPHE:

At the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment we are charged with protecting Colorados health and environment a responsibility that affects every person and every community in the state. CDPHE is distinctive because we bring public health and environmental protection together under one agency recognizing that healthy people depend on healthy places. Our teams prevent diseases and injury respond to emergencies ranging from outbreaks to global pandemics reduce air pollution protect water quality regulate health facilities manage environmental hazards perform advanced laboratory testing provide birth and death records and implement health promoting programs. We turn science and data into action set statewide standards and work alongside local public health agencies and community partners to meet Colorados most pressing health and environmental challenges. Working at CDPHE means applying your expertise to complex consequential work that can improve lives across the state.

Our mission captures this broad portfolio of work: to advance Colorados health and protect the places we live learn work and play. Our vision is a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations can thrive. Achieving the mission and vision takes bold action talented people broad partnerships and a commitment to serving every Coloradan.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Hybrid work options may be available at the supervisors discretion and based on business needs. The position will be based at4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver CO 80246.

CDPHE Offers:

CDPHE offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in public service. Benefits include:

• Medical and dental plans.

• Colorado PERA retirement options including defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan.

• Optional 401(K) and 457 retirement plans.

• Employer-paid life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Potential flexible working arrangements

• 11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off.

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.

• Tuition assistance.

• Employee wellness programs.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government.

Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

The Work Unit:

The Office of STI/HIV/VH (the Office) works to reduce disease transmission and ensure quality services innovative public health practice and community partnerships related to STI/HIV/VH prevention care and treatment for all people in Colorado. Functions include public health surveillance of STI/HIV/VH; follow-up of people newly diagnosed with a STI/HIV to ensure adequate treatment; referrals and partner notification; access to care and treatment as appropriate; developing comprehensive prevention programs; and conducting program evaluation to enhance the use STI/HIV/VH data to direct prevention and care activities. The Office operates on the belief that all people -- no matter their race ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation education level age language religion ability or geographic location -- should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.

The purpose of the Data Analytics Program Evaluation and Resistant STIs (DAPER) Program (the Program) within the Office is to perform core data and analytic activities which support and enhance disease investigation; design and implement scientifically sound evaluations of the Office programs and ensure a mutual understanding of program activities and their intended outcomes; and oversee the collaboration of the Combatting Antimicrobial Resistant Gonorrhea and Other STIs (CARGOS) project.

This position exists in the Data Analytics Unit within the Program. This unit is responsible for evaluating analyzing and when necessary investigating reports of STIs HIV and VH and disseminating data to the public and to health care and prevention planners. The position is aligned with the mission of the Office to support a full spectrum of services from prevention to care leading to the elimination of STI HIV and VH.

What You Will Do:

The purpose of this position is to serve as the epidemiological consultant for the Program and the Office independently. This position provides epidemiological scientific and technical advice assistance and data to resolve difficult program or project outcomes. This position determines and performs the appropriate statistical analyses implementing quantitative and qualitative methodologies to comprehensively analyze and interpret population claims and surveillance data as it relates to STI HIV and VH. More specifically this includes: determining and using the appropriate statistical software (SAS R Python etc.); implementing appropriate statistical techniques to perform temporal and spatial analyses of population claims-level and surveillance data; providing statistical support for the Office; implementing and maintaining interoperability of the Offices databases; providing internal and external customers with requested data analysis and statistical interpretation to better direct activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently collaborates with internal staff and external partners to best implement and maintain data standards shared meaning of common variables and data quality of shared fields to ensure interoperability of the Office databases.

• Reviews data quality and completeness across shared databases and works with contracted partners and Office staff to ensure the completeness of data required for federal reporting programmatic planning and data analysis.

• Independently interprets and analyzes population claims surveillance and other health information data statistics and studies including the investigation of social determinants of health environmental and behavioral causes and prevention of STIs HIV and VH so as to assist in the planning and direction of projects concerned with the distribution of STIs HIV and VH in Colorado.

• Independently plans implements and interprets statistical analyses.

• Uses appropriate statistical software (SAS R Python etc.) to conduct quantitative data analysis.

• Creates dashboards presentations reports and papers to illustrate data and statistical results to communicate programmatic issues successes and processes. Materials need to be developed at different levels for various audiences at the national state and local level for professionals and lay people.

• This position maintains communications related to HIV surveillance care treatment and prevention database systems among internal staff and federal funders and communicates relevant information to the Offices community advisory groups and key stakeholders.

• Attends meetings serves on task forces or teams completes projects and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Residency Requirement:

A complete application packet must include:

• Completed State of Colorado application.

• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your application.

• If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your application.

The Selection Process:

• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.Part of or all of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

• A top group up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

CDPHE does not provide visa sponsorship at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

E-Verify:

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ADAAA Accommodations:

The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at or call option 5.