Public Health Data Analyst — Maternal & Infant Health

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is seeking a Public Health Data Research Analyst to advance maternal and infant health outcomes across Virginia through data-driven insights and stakeholder collaboration.

You will lead data-related activities across HRSA, CDC, and state-funded initiatives, developing performance metrics, dashboards, and reports to support program planning and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Health Administration, or a related field with a data focus.
• Experience supporting data-driven initiatives, program planning, evaluation, or population health efforts.
• Knowledge of community engagement principles, health equity, and data-informed decision making.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a data support resource by collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data for planning, implementation, evaluation, and decision-making.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for diverse audiences.
• Monitor project activities and performance metrics to ensure alignment with program goals.
• Collaborate with hospitals, public health agencies, and partners to translate data into actionable recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Project management

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field

Master’s degree in Public Health (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAS

SPSS

R

REDCap

Excel

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is seeking a Public Health Data Research Analyst to advance maternal and infant health outcomes across Virginia through data-driven insights and stakeholder collaboration.

You will lead data-related activities across HRSA, CDC, and state-funded initiatives, developing performance metrics, dashboards, and reports to support program planning and quality improvement.