Principal Data and Research Analyst-Public Health Services-24256907PHS

$116,106 - $145,683/Yr

County Of San Diego - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - San Diego, CA

10,001+ employees

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Principal Data and Research Analyst in Public Health Services is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of data analysis projects, advising leadership on strategic decisions, and serving as a liaison with other departments and external organizations. This role requires significant expertise in advanced data analysis methods and the ability to manage individual projects effectively. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data management within a public health context, focusing on program evaluation and applied research.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of data analysis projects within Public Health Services.
• Advise organizational leadership on strategic decisions related to data analysis functions.
• Serve as a liaison with other County departments and external organizations to strengthen partnerships.
• Manage individual data analysis projects and ensure deliverables are met.
• Design and perform program evaluations to assist in programmatic development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of professional experience in data analysis and research activities, including one year of project management experience.
• Alternatively, nine years of professional experience in data analysis and research activities, including one year of project management experience.
• A doctoral degree may substitute for two years of experience, and a master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with writing reports and preparing grant applications.
• Expertise in developing data collection tools and using surveillance and epidemiologic analysis.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan (401k)
• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)