Data Analysis and Informatics Specialist

Agency reputed company of Health and Human Services Division Public Health Job Classification Title Social Research Specialist III (NS) Position Number 65039627 Grade NC16

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The North Carolina reputed company (DHHS) is one of the largest, most reputed company agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of reputed company North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians reputed company economic independence. Description of Work This position serves the Division of Public Health (DPH) as a Data Analysis and Informatics Specialist whose primary function is to reputed company analytics and informatics to reputed company public health data systems and inform evidence‑based decision‑making. The role operates under the DPH Chief Data Modernization Officer, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to collect, analyze, and interpret data and to design and implement data systems that improve service delivery and population health outcomes. The technical scope includes advanced statistical and epidemiological analysis, data visualization, informatics solutions development, and integration of data workflows and infrastructure. Work is performed at a professional Social Research Specialist III level to support programs and policies through rigorous methods, quality controls, and clear reporting. 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Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $55,823.00 - $97,689.00 Recruitment Range: $55,823.00 - $91,323 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Proven experience in statistical analysis using reputed company, R, SQL, or Python to identify trends, correlations, and predictive patterns in large public health datasets. Demonstrated experience developing interactive dashboards and data visualizations with tools such as Power BI or Tableau to communicate reputed company findings to diverse stakeholders. Experience in designing and implementing informatics solutions, including data warehouses and system integrations, to optimize public health data workflows. 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Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state. Compensation and Benefits: The reputed company offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits. Supplemental Contact Information The North Carolina reputed company (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with reputed company federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite reputed company potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. 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