Senior Data Analyst, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness

Excellent benefits

Pension plan

Tax-deferred savings

Wellness program

Work from home

Job security

Job summary

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a Senior Data Analyst to compile datasets, build dashboards, and provide data-driven insights for the Bureau of Public Health Clinics. You will work under the Director of Data Analytics and Evaluation to inform resource allocation and improve health outcomes for New Yorkers.

The role requires expertise in R/SAS/SQL, proficiency with large health datasets, and strong communication skills to support collaboration across agencies and partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health or related field required.
• Doctorate degree in appropriate field with research/ supervision experience preferred.
• Experience with R/SAS/SQL and dashboard/reporting tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain frozen datasets from multiple data sources for reporting.
• Create standardized variables and definitions for demographics, operations, and outcomes.
• Synthesize data streams into dashboards across teams.
• Develop Epic expertise for local clinical data and canned reports.
• Perform analyses to inform resource allocation and reduce barriers to care.
• Provide technical support for data exchange and project reviews.
• Contribute to bureau goals and quality metrics.
• Lead study design and data analysis for research and evaluation projects.
• Prepare reports and manuscripts for dissemination.

Skills

R

SAS

SQL

Dashboard creation

Public health data analysis

Education

Master's degree in public health or related field

Doctorate degree in appropriate field

Tools

Epic

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. 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.

The Senior Data Analyst will compile data reports and work under the supervision of the Director of Data Analytics and Evaluation.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

• Build out and maintain frozen datasets for BPHC’s various data sources including medical record data, redcap, and other data systems to be leveraged by bureau analysts
• Create standardized variables and case definitions for key demographics, operations, clinical outcomes that can be readily integrated into routine and ad hoc reports
• Synthesize BPHC data streams into dashboards that summarize key metrics across teams (clinics, outreach, partnerships, workforce, programs, admin)
• Develop Epic expertise to inform decision making for a local database of clinic medical record data and Epic canned reports
• Perform analyses applying a public health and social justice lens which are used to estimate demand for public health services, inform resource allocation and efficiencies, operationalize workflows, and minimize patient barriers to care
• Provide technical support to bureau analysts, agency collaborators, academic partners, and other outside entities for data exchange, evaluation projects, and/or grant-funded work through development and review of specifications, advisement on technical design decisions, performing quality control checks, and by executing dataset preparation and transfer as needed
• Contribute to the development of bureau goals and quality improvement metrics
• Lead study design and data analysis for research and evaluation projects which are used to inform high-level decision making and contribute to the broader field of public health
• Prepare public reports, presentations, and manuscripts for scientific journals which synthesize and disseminate findings from research, evaluation, and other analytic projects

Preferred Skills

• Expertise with R, SAS, and SQL programming
• Experience with building dashboards to effectively communicate public health data
• Experience with electronic medical record or large health care datasets
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain multiple and diverse assignments simultaneously and function effectively both 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.

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 recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

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Minimum Qualifications

• For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in '2' above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in '1' and '2' above.

Note

Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.