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State of Alaska - Anchorage or Juneau, AK

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Hybrid - Anchorage or Juneau, AK
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Section of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CDPHP) seeks a self-directed and team-oriented Public Health Data Analyst with at least a master's degree and several years of public health-related experience to provide statistical expertise and analytic guidance for surveillance and epidemiologic data sources utilized in our Section. Using knowledge of epidemiology and statistical methodologies, the Public Health Data Analyst will inform public health efforts by collaborating with diverse staff, partners, and contractors to develop research and evaluation questions, analyze data, review findings, and support the dissemination of results through data visualizations, scientific reports, presentations, and publications. The Public Health Data Analyst will have an advisory role within the Division of Public Health and provide ongoing guidance and training to staff on statistical concepts and methodologies, analytic approaches to public health data, and interpreting results.

Responsibilities

  • Provide statistical expertise and analytic guidance for surveillance and epidemiologic data sources.
  • Collaborate with diverse staff, partners, and contractors to develop research and evaluation questions.
  • Analyze data and review findings.
  • Support the dissemination of results through data visualizations, scientific reports, presentations, and publications.
  • Provide ongoing guidance and training to staff on statistical concepts and methodologies.

Requirements

  • A PhD from an accredited college in biostatistics/statistics, epidemiology, public health nursing, health sciences, health administration, public health, community health, emergency medical services, psychology, the social sciences, the biological sciences, the physical sciences, social work, computer sciences, or a closely related field; AND two years of journey or full performance level professional experience.
  • OR a master's degree from an accredited college in the same fields; AND four years of journey or full performance level professional experience.

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of public health concepts, principles, theories, methods, and tools.
  • Ability to solve practical problems using mathematical and statistical techniques.
  • Experience with data management principles and procedures.
  • Knowledge of scientific principles and methods for conducting systematic inquiry.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

  • 12 annual paid holidays.
  • Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served.
  • Hybrid telework schedules.
  • Flexible hours.
  • Excellent insurance and retirement benefits.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Gym discounts at participating fitness providers.
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