Data-Driven Applications Analyst

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Data Office seeks an Applications Systems Specialist I to manage data workflows, design and implement applications, and coordinate analytics projects. You will interact with stakeholders across DHHS to understand data needs and deliver measurable improvements.

Responsibilities include developing dashboards, mentoring staff, and ensuring alignment with enterprise data standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or IT related field or related technical degree and four years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development
• Associate degree in computer science or IT related field or related technical degree and five years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development
• High School diploma and eight years of experience in business application consulting or development
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable per guidelines

Responsibilities

• Manage data workflows, process improvements, or new implementations of applications and systems
• Plan analytics and visualization projects and coordinate with stakeholders across the department
• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot application systems
• Mentor and train staff in standard development practices and tools
• Participate in strategic planning with business partners, vendors, and management

Skills

SQL

SAS

R

Python

Tableau

PowerBI

Data governance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or IT related field

Associate degree in computer science or IT related field

GED or high school diploma with experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Data Office seeks an Applications Systems Specialist I to manage data workflows, design and implement applications, and coordinate analytics projects. You will interact with stakeholders across DHHS to understand data needs and deliver measurable improvements.

Responsibilities include developing dashboards, mentoring staff, and ensuring alignment with enterprise data standards.