Research Scientist 4 (Health Informatics)

Position InformationNY HELP: NoAgency: People With Developmental Disabilities, Office forTitle: Research Scientist 4 (Health Informatics)Occupational Category: I.T. Engineering, SciencesSalary Grade: 27Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)Salary Range: From $106898 to $131665 Annually Employment Type : Full-Time Appointment Type : Permanent Jurisdictional Class : Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage : 0%Schedule Workweek : Mon-FriHours Per Week : 37.5Workday From : 8:30 AM To : 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? : No Mandatory overtime? : No Compressed workweek allowed? : No Telecommuting allowed? : YesLocation County : Schenectady Street Address : 500 Balltown Road : City : Schenectady State: NY Zip Code: 12304Job Specifics Duties Description : OPWDD's Division of Data Strategy and Technology Management is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Director of its newly established Clinical and Operational Data Team within the Bureau of Data Analytics, Integration, and Governance. This pivotal role will be instrumental in shaping how clinical and operational data is leveraged to drive improvements across the organization. The Director will lead a talented team, foster cross-divisional collaboration, and collaborate to help establish robust data governance practices.Key Responsibilities:· Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of two Research Scientists, a Data Analyst, and a Senior Administrative Analyst, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.· Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Lead engagement with other OPWDD Divisions to define data system and reporting needs. Ensure that programmatic and clinical requirements are integrated into system and report design from the initial stages, including Business Requirements Document (BRD) development.. · Data Standardization: Drive the standardization of data operations across OPWDD, promoting consistency and efficiency in data management and reporting.· Communication and Dissemination: Effectively communicate DSM data analyses to other Divisions through regular meetings, presentations, and other communication channels.· Project Coordination: Coordinate multi-divisional projects with significant data reporting components, such as the CMS Access Rule, ensuring successful data integration and analysis.· Process Formalization: Formalize data-related processes and workflows within the Clinical and Operational Data Team and across collaborating divisions.· Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong working relationships between DSM and other OPWDD Divisions by establishing dedicated data contacts and fostering open communication.Telecommuting per policy will be discussed at interview #LI-EF1 Minimum Qualifications : Non-Competitive: Bachelor’s degree and five years of professional research experience in an appropriate field. ( public health, epidemiology, medicine, program evaluation, statistics, biostatistics, psychology, sociology, social science, economics, information science, or a related area). Substitutions: Master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience and a Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.Preferred Qualifications:·Proven experience in leading and managing analytical teams.·Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across different divisions.·Strong understanding of data systems, reporting, and data governance principles.·Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.·Experience with statistical software packages such as SAS, SPSS, R, and/or SQL (SAS experience preferred).·Experience analyzing large health care datasets.·Effective meeting facilitation skills. ·Strong project management skills. Additional Comments : • The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies. • Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. • All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. • If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). • If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io to obtain information and RA forms. • Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. • Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. • Life insurance and Disability insurance. • The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. • Paid Holidays and Leave: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. • Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. • Paid Parental Leave: Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. • Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. • Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit • OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.How to Apply Name : Central Office Human Resources Telephone : View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax : View phone number on click.appcast.io Email Address : View email address on click.appcast.io Street : Central Office Human Resources: 44 Holland Ave City : Albany State : NY Zip Code : 12229Notes on Applying: Please email your cover letter and resume to View email address on click.appcast.io and reference vacancy ID in your email.