Data Analyst, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness

Premium health insurance

Pension plan

Tax-deferred savings

Wellness program

Work from home policy

Job summary

The City Research Scientist I (Data Analyst) at the NYC Health Department analyzes data from BPHC records to inform program planning and service delivery, shaping routine reports for case management and performance metrics.

Responsibilities include creating ad hoc reports and visualizations, maintaining data dictionaries, and supporting program evaluation with an equity and social justice lens across public health clinic systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with R and/or SAS programming is required.
• Experience with relational databases; SQL is preferred.
• Experience with data manipulation, data analysis, and production of data tables/reports.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from BPHC medical records through a public health lens to inform program planning and service delivery.
• Prepare routine data reports for case management and to track quality care metrics, clinic utilization, and performance indicators.
• Operationalize data requests and prepare ad hoc reports and slide decks with clear data visualizations.
• Produce standardized annotation, data dictionaries and documentation for analytic programs and datasets.
• Contribute to program evaluation projects addressing questions in clinical service delivery across public health clinic systems.
• Assure data reporting and program evaluation projects are implemented with a racial equity and social justice lens.

Skills

R/SAS programming

Data manipulation

Data analysis

Data tables/reports

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Independent & collaborative work

Tools

SQL

Relational databases

Job description

Job Description

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) mission is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. To achieve its mission, the BPHC provides direct clinic services to people seeking health care; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to service providers and community groups; conducts research; and develops policies and programs to deliver high quality clinical care which best serve New Yorkers. BPHC is requesting to hire a City Research Scientist I (Data Analyst). This position will work closely with the Director of Implementation and Evaluation.

Duties

• Analyze data from BPHC medical records through a public health lens to inform decision making related to program planning and service delivery.
• Prepare routine data reports for case management purposes and to track quality care metrics, clinic utilization, and other performance indicators.
• Operationalize data requests and prepare ad hoc reports and slide decks, which effectively communicate data findings through tables and visualizations.
• Produce standardized annotation, technical notes, data dictionaries and/or other documentation as appropriate for analytic programs, datasets, and reports.
• Contribute to program evaluation projects which address questions relevant to advancing clinical service delivery across public health clinic systems.
• Assure data reporting, communication, and program evaluation projects are being implemented with a racial equity and social justice lens.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of medical, operations, laboratory, administration, epidemiology, and other staff across the Bureau and other Agency programs.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge and experience with R and/or SAS programming is required.
• Experience working with relational databases; experience with SQL is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with data manipulation, data analysis, and production of data tables/reports.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain multiple diverse assignments simultaneously and function effectively, independently and collaboratively.

Why you should work for us

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

About the NYC Health Department

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruit