Data Analyst (Statistical Analyst II) - STI/HIV/VH

ABOUT CDPHE:

At the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, we are charged with protecting Colorado’s health and environment – a responsibility that affects every person and every community in the state. CDPHE is distinctive because we bring public health and environmental protection together under one agency, recognizing that healthy people depend on healthy places. Our teams prevent diseases and injury, respond to emergencies ranging from E.coli outbreaks to global pandemics, reduce air pollution, protect water quality, regulate health facilities, manage environmental hazards, perform advanced laboratory testing, provide birth and death records, and implement health promoting programs. We turn science and data into action, set statewide standards, and work alongside local public health agencies and community partners to meet Colorado’s most pressing health and environmental challenges. Working at CDPHE means applying your expertise to complex, consequential work that can improve lives across the state.

Our mission captures this broad portfolio of work: to advance Colorado’s health and protect the places we live, learn, work, and play. Our vision is a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations can thrive. Achieving the mission and vision takes bold action, talented people, broad partnerships, and a commitment to serving every Coloradan.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Hybrid work options may be available at the supervisor’s discretion and based on business needs. The position will be based at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246.

CDPHE Offers:

CDPHE offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in public service. Benefits include:

• Medical and dental plans.

• Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan.

• Optional 401(K) and 457 retirement plans.

• Employer-paid life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Potential flexible working arrangements

• 11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off.

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.

• Tuition assistance.

• Employee wellness programs.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

The Work Unit:

The Office of STI/HIV/VH (the Office) works to reduce disease transmission and ensure quality services, innovative public health practice and community partnerships related to STI/HIV/VH prevention, care, and treatment for all people in Colorado. Functions include public health surveillance of STI/HIV/VH; follow-up of people newly diagnosed with a STI/HIV to ensure adequate treatment; referrals and partner notification; access to care and treatment as appropriate; developing comprehensive prevention programs; and conducting program evaluation to enhance the use STI/HIV/VH data to direct prevention and care activities. The Office operates on the belief that all people -- no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability or geographic location -- should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.

The purpose of the Data Analytics, Program Evaluation, and Resistant STIs (DAPER) Program (the Program) within the Office is to perform core data and analytic activities which support and enhance disease investigation; design and implement scientifically sound evaluations of the Office programs and ensure a mutual understanding of program activities and their intended outcomes; and, oversee the collaboration of the Combatting Antimicrobial Resistant Gonorrhea and Other STIs (CARGOS) project.

This position exists in the Data Analytics Unit within the Program. This unit is responsible for evaluating, analyzing, and when necessary investigating, reports of STIs, HIV, and VH and disseminating data to the public and to health care and prevention planners. The position is aligned with the mission of the Office to support a full spectrum of services from prevention to care leading to the elimination of STI, HIV, and VH.

What You Will Do:

The purpose of this position is to serve as the epidemiological consultant for the Program and the Office independently. This position provides epidemiological, scientific, and technical advice, assistance, and data to resolve difficult program or project outcomes. This position determines and performs the appropriate statistical analyses, implementing quantitative and qualitative methodologies to comprehensively analyze and interpret population, claims, and surveillance data as it relates to STI, HIV, and VH. More specifically this includes: determining and using the appropriate statistical software (SAS, R, Python, etc.); implementing appropriate statistical techniques to perform temporal and spatial analyses of population, claims-level, and surveillance data; providing statistical support for the Office; implementing and maintaining interoperability of the Office’s databases; providing internal and external customers with requested data analysis and statistical interpretation to better direct activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently collaborates with internal staff and external partners to best implement and maintain data standards, shared meaning of common variables, and data quality of shared fields to ensure interoperability of the Office databases.

• Reviews data quality and completeness across shared databases and works with contracted partners and Office staff to ensure the completeness of data required for federal reporting, programmatic planning, and data analysis.

• Independently interprets and analyzes population, claims, surveillance and other health information data, statistics, and studies, including the investigation of social determinants of health, environmental and behavioral causes, and prevention of STIs, HIV, and VH, so as to assist in the planning and direction of projects concerned with the distribution of STIs, HIV, and VH in Colorado.

• Independently plans, implements, and interprets statistical analyses.

• Uses appropriate statistical software (SAS, R, Python, etc.) to conduct quantitative data analysis.

• Creates dashboards, presentations, reports, and papers to illustrate data and statistical results to communicate programmatic issues, successes and processes. Materials need to be developed at different levels for various audiences at the national, state, and local level for professionals and lay people.

• This position maintains communications related to HIV surveillance, care, treatment, and prevention database systems among internal staff and federal funders and communicates relevant information to the Office’s community advisory groups and key stakeholders.

• Attends meetings, serves on task forces or teams, completes projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Residency Requirement:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in data analysis and data management using a combination of tools such as Python, R, SQL or SAS; experience in statistical analysis, implementing quantitative methodologies to comprehensively analyze and interpret population, claims, and surveillance data.

A combination of related in Public Health, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or closely related field, and/or relevant experience in data analysis and data management using a combination of tools such as Python, R, SQL or SAS; experience in statistical analysis, implementing quantitative methodologies to comprehensively analyze and interpret population, claims, and surveillance data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:

• Relevant experience with the State of Colorado.

• Prior experience with STI, HIV, and VH surveillance and programmatic data.

• Intermediate SQL knowledge.

• Intermediate stats package knowledge; preferred SAS, Python, or R.

• 3-5 years of experience with analysis programs, querying tools and/or database applications.

• Evidence of strong logical thinking, problem analysis skills, and technical writing skills.

• Experience with public health and health related data.

• Experience with cloud-based data tools such as BigQuery.

• Experience managing different data structures such as JSON, XML, CSV, HL7, CDA.

• Experience building interactive dashboards and reports in platforms like Tableau or Power BI.

• Experience working with a variety of different stakeholders.

• Experience with database connectivity and interoperability.

• Ability to navigate multiple systems and platform.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Residency Requirement:

  • This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

• Critical Status: Must be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.

• Critical Status: Must be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.

• TRAVEL:

  • Meetings with local, state, and national stakeholders as needed, likely once a year.

  • Overnights required if attending a national conference.

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

A complete application packet must include:

• Completed State of Colorado application.

• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:

• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

• A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

CDPHE does not provide visa sponsorship at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

E-Verify:

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ADAAA Accommodations:

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at cdphe_benefits@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.