Evaluator Statistical Analyst II TERM LIMITED 1023

position is only open to current permanent State of Colorado residents.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy - working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender race ethnicity religion national origin age sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status education level disability socio-economic status or any other visible or invisible identity. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a term-limited positions and funding cannot be guaranteed beyond June 30 2028. The incumbent in this position must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out whichever comes first.

The Work Unit:

This position is housed in the Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Evaluation Program (CDEEP) which is located in the Center for Health and Environmental Data (CHED). The program exists to provide surveillance epidemiology and evaluation support to CDPHE programs primarily those in the Prevention Services Division. The program provides managers policy makers and other decision makers with population and programmatic data to help direct programs and policies to the appropriate geographies and demographics and evaluate programs efficiency effectiveness and impact. The program is also responsible for data collection analysis and dissemination of population surveillance data for use in monitoring population and health trends and in support of measuring progress towards state and local public health goals. This position reports to the CDEEP Interim Program Manager.

This position exists to provide evaluation services to CDPHEs public health and environmental programs. This includes providing technical assistance in defining measurable program goals and objectives; planning and designing evaluation research methodologies with the purpose of assessing needs and health equity aiding in program improvement demonstrating accountability effectiveness or impact and managing performance measurement reporting processes all to inform programmatic decisions; assessing tthe statistical reliability and validity of potential measurement instruments and/or developing new measurement tools as needed; collecting managing and implementing quality controls of primary data; planning and independently performing descriptive and inferential staistical analyses of quantitative data sets used in evaluation studies; employing qualitative research methods such as surveys focus groups and key informant interviews to elicit qualitative evaluation information; and independently interpreting results to inform judgments about the programs performance related to their evaluation questions. The position is responsible for convening partners to plan evaluations discuss interim progress share key findings and discuss potential implications of the findings on program operations and future evaluation needs. This position collaborates with multiple internal and external partners to negotiate evaluation timelines methods and deliverables and document the agreements in written scopes of works. The position deploys a high level of knowledge and expertise in evaluation theories frameworks tools and research methods as well as expertise in statistical test and/or qualitative methodologies available to answer various evaluation and data questions. The position has suitable knowledge and expertise to offer opinions that will provide direction for future action by program staff.

STATISTICAL ANALYST II I1B2XX


Minimum Qualifications/Substitutions:

Six (6)years professional experience in statistical analysis and/or evaluation.

NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.

**This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. See Resume will not be addition part-time work will be prorated.*

• Public Health Program Evaluation Leadership: Proven track record successfully leading program evaluations of public health prevention initiatives (chronic disease focus preferred) utilizing current evaluation frameworks (e.g. Utilization-Focused Evaluation Equitable Evaluation Developmental Evaluation RE-AIM/REACT CDC Evaluation Framework etc.)
• Facilitated Decision-Making: Strong group facilitation skills with a demonstrated ability to engage diverse interested parties to identity and define evaluation priorities drive team decision-making to determine priorities and document agreements in scopes of work.
• Program Evaluation/Applied Research Design: Expertise in designing and executing tailored program evaluation plans aligned with program goals funder requirements and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH equity principles.

• Quantitative Analysis & Tools: Applied knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics using statistical software (SPSS R etc.) with hands-on experience in survey and/or data collection design and data administration (REDCap highly preferred).
• Qualitative Methods Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in designing conducting and analyzing qualitative protocols including focus groups key informant interviews and document reviews using qualitative packages ().
• Data Lifecycle & Quality Assurance: Comprehensive experience in primary data collection cleaning management and quality control ensuring high accuracy and data integrity across multi-source datasets.
• Performance Measurement Reporting & Data Visualization: Proven ability to manage performance measurement reporting processes accurately interpret results from multiple studies synthesize complex quantitative/qualitative data into actionable reports visual summaries interactive dashboards and presentations tailored for diverse not-technical audiences.
• Strategic Problem-Solving & Autonomy: High degree of initiative critical thinking and adaptability to navigate ambiguous projects solve complex process challenges through a collaborative approach and deliver high-quality results independently.

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions it is your responsibility to provide the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Human Resources office with an official disposition of any charges.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a term-limited position and funding cannot be guaranteed beyond June 30 2028. The incumbent in this position must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out whichever comes first.
• Ability to operate a vehicle to perform duties of assigned position.

Appeal Rights:

A complete application packet must include:

1. A completed State of Colorado application.
2. Answer to supplemental questions.
3. A Cover Letter describing how you meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
4. If using education to qualify or to demonstrate completion of preferred courseworka copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts can be attached to your Colorado Jobs application. Late transcripts will not be accepted.
5. 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.

E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

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.