Data Assets Analyst (Epi2) Doh7484

This announcement is for a full-time project Epidemiologist 2 position.

Project is currently funded through July 31, 2024

Make a difference

The Data Assets Analyst (EPI2) will provide analytical support to the Data Democratization Unit, within the Office of Health & Science. The Office of Health & Science is a part of the Center for Data Science.

The Data Democratization unit works closely with partners across Washington State on projects that will enable more people outside the agency to access, understand and use DOH data more easily. The unit focuses on new projects where access to data can improve community-level decision making and program design while promoting transparency, equity, and trust.

As the Data Assets Analyst, you will:

• Conduct regular strategic assessments of data assets and data tools available internally and online to help the unit build a comprehensive understanding of the current data environment.

• Build relationships with external data users and working with them to gather feedback, assess the utility and design of existing platforms (Open Data, websites, etc.) to inform improvements.

• Gather, analyzing and visualizing data and present results in a compelling way.

• As necessary, this position will support public health emergency preparedness and response activities within the Agency.

This work supports DOH’s Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) grant with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

About the DOH

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) fights to defend the public’s health from threats in a rapidly evolving world. DOH’s programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal, tribal, and private partners, touch the lives of all Washingtonians and visitors to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. DOH will continue to evolve and transform public health activities, taking it to the next level through our cornerstone values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement. Learn more about the DOH and our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.

Why DOH

We are dedicated to your work-life harmony and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to support your lifestyle. To learn more about “Why DOH”, visit Work@Health.

Our Ideal Candidate

Has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understand how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative.

Required Qualifications

Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities.

• A Master's degree in epidemiology, or a Master's degree in public health or a closely allied field including 12 graduate quarter hours or equivalent (500 level or above) in epidemiology and 12 graduate quarter hours or equivalent in biostatistics.

AND

• One (1) or more years of experience working in a public health agency or a similar setting.

Desired Qualifications (A plus if you have any of the following):

Application Process

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This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

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