Job description
Be a key driver of population health in a leading public health organization. The Public Health Data Analyst will transform complex datasets into actionable insights to improve community health outcomes. You will collaborate with epidemiologists, policy experts, and program staff to support research, surveillance, and program evaluation.
We offer a collaborative, mission-driven environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a city renowned for healthcare innovation. This role supports hybrid work options and a culture that values curiosity, rigor, and impact.
Responsibility
- Design and maintain dashboards and analytics reports to monitor key public health indicators and program performance.
- Analyze large health datasets using statistical methods and software (R, SQL, SAS, Python) to generate actionable insights.
- Collaborate with epidemiologists and program staff to translate research questions into rigorous analyses.
- Support program evaluation and impact assessment for grant-funded initiatives and policy initiatives.
- Prepare clear, policy-relevant reports and presentations for stakeholders, funders, and leadership.
- Ensure data quality, governance, privacy, and compliance with public health regulations and ethics.
- Contribute to dissemination efforts including manuscripts, briefs, and data visualizations for diverse audiences.
Qualification
- Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field; doctoral degree a plus.
- 3+ years of professional experience in public health data analysis or surveillance.
- Strong proficiency in R and SQL; experience with SAS and Python is a plus.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI; ability to create executive-ready dashboards.
- Experience with program evaluation and impact assessment methodologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate analytics into actionable policy recommendations.
- Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and ethics in health data; strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional, mission-driven teams and manage multiple priorities.