Public Health Data & Operations Specialist

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance option

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Job summary

South Dakota State Government seeks a Data and Operations Coordinator to develop and manage data systems supporting the Department of Health’s licensure and accreditation programs.

You will lead data analysis, create dashboards, and provide technical assistance to staff, stakeholders, and the public. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Data Science, Information Systems, Epidemiology, Statistics, or related field; Masters preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in data management, analytics, or program evaluation.
• Proficiency with analytical tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Manage the office's registration and data systems and maintain vendor relationships.
• Develop and maintain training materials for staff and the public.
• Lead support during new software implementation and guide users.
• Liaise with the Bureau of Information and Technology.
• Develop dashboards and analytical reports (Power BI/Tableau) to measure program impact.
• Provide data insights to guide policy and strategic decisions.
• Ensure data accuracy and data collection/completion with staff.

Skills

Data analysis

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Data Science, Information Systems, Epidemiology, Statistics, or related field

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Excel

Job description

South Dakota State Government seeks a Data and Operations Coordinator to develop and manage data systems supporting the Department of Health’s licensure and accreditation programs.

You will lead data analysis, create dashboards, and provide technical assistance to staff, stakeholders, and the public. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity.