Strategic Data & Analytics Lead for CYF Programs

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Public sector pension

Work from home flexibility

Wellness program

Job summary

The NYC Health Department is seeking a Data Manager for Program Supports to lead data analytics, evaluation, and reporting across multiple bureau programs, including Crisis Service Programs. Based in the Office of Research and Evaluation, you will supervise two Program Data Analysts and collaborate with program directors and IT partners.

You will ensure data quality, apply QI methods, and integrate data with external sources like Medicaid claims to contextualize trends and inform policy

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or doctorate in an appropriate field with public health or health sciences focus.
• Experience leading or supervising analytic staff in public health or human services.
• Strong proficiency in statistical tools and data systems (SAS, R, SQL, Tableau).
• Commitment to equity and data quality; ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for planning, development, and implementation of program-level data systems and reporting across multiple programs.
• Oversee data collection, monitoring, analysis, and reporting to support operations, evaluation, and policy initiatives.
• Supervise two Program Data Analysts and manage performance, planning, and professional development.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of analytic deliverables for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT and cross-divisional partners on system enhancements (e.g., Maven databases).
• Integrate program data with external sources (Medicaid, ED data) to contextualize trends.
• Lead manuscript development on topics of interest and program-level data.
• Incorporate racial equity and social justice into data and evaluation activities, including demographic reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality, data security, and HIPAA compliance; support IRB materials as needed.

Skills

Data analytics

Program evaluation

Research methods

Supervisory leadership

SAS

R

SQL

Tableau

Equity-focused approaches

Education

Master's degree in public health or related field

Doctorate degree in relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Maven databases

Data platforms

Job description

The NYC Health Department is seeking a Data Manager for Program Supports to lead data analytics, evaluation, and reporting across multiple bureau programs, including Crisis Service Programs. Based in the Office of Research and Evaluation, you will supervise two Program Data Analysts and collaborate with program directors and IT partners.

You will ensure data quality, apply QI methods, and integrate data with external sources like Medicaid claims to contextualize trends and inform policy