Health Statistics and Informatics Division Director

State of Vermont; Waterbury, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Deferred compensation 457(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The State of Vermont seeks a Health Statistics and Informatics Division Director in Waterbury, VT. You will lead the division responsible for data activities, governance, and informatics programs, reporting to the Deputy Commissioner.

This role drives strategic data initiatives, supervises staff, and represents the department in legislative testimony and with media on health statistics and informatics matters. Hybrid work schedule available in Waterbury office.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with 3+ years of professional public health statistics experience.
• Master's degree with 4+ years of professional public health statistics experience, including 2+ years in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for data activities: collection, analysis, reporting, governance.
• Lead public health data initiatives, including data modernization.
• Supervise large professional and technical staff and oversee informatics programs.

Skills

Data governance

Data analysis

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Doctoral degree (Statistics/Public Health)

Master's degree (Statistics/Public Health)

Job description

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Title: Health Statistics and Informatics Division Director

Application Deadline Date: 10/15/2026

Department: Health

Location: Waterbury, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $43.11

Maximum Salary: $67.90

Overview

The Vermont Department of Health (the Department) has an immediate opening for the Health Statistics and Informatics Division Director. This position leads the Division of Health Statistics and Informatics and serves as a member of the Department's Senior Leadership Team.

Key responsibilities include providing departmental and programmatic leadership for data activities such as data collection, analysis, reporting, and governance; leading public health data initiatives, including data modernization; supervising and overseeing a large professional and technical staff; directing the strategic activities of informatics programs, public health registries, vital records, and evaluation and analysis functions; ensuring adherence to data standards related to privacy, confidentiality, and governance; providing consultation to officials within the Department and the Agency of Human Services on issues involving data, informatics and data systems; managing strategic and day-to-day division operations; and representing the Department, as requested, in legislative testimony and with the media on matters involving health statistics and informatics.

The Division Director reports to the Deputy Commissioner and collaborates closely with key partners across the Department, the Agency of Human Services, and the Agency of Digital Services.

The Department of Health supports work-life balance. This position is based in the Waterbury, VT office and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Who May Apply

This position, Health Statistics and Informatics Division Director (Job Requisition #55805), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
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please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting, but with occasional travel for which private means of transportation must be available. Significant interaction may be anticipated with federal, state and local officials, with public and private service providers, and with the general public. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree in statistics, public health, public administration, or a related field AND three (3) years or more of experience at a professional level in a public health program involving statistical analysis, INCLUDING two (2) years or more of supervisory experience.

OR

Master's degree in statistics, public health, public administration, or a related field, AND four (4) years or more at a professional level in a public health program involving statistical analysis, INCLUDING two (2) years or more of supervisory experience.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.