Associate Program Research Specialist

Applications to be submitted by May 26, 2026 Compensation Grade: P25 Details: Minimum $100,379.00 - Maximum $100,379.00 annually. Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro‑rated for part‑time positions). Department OHEHR AI – AIDS Institute Responsibilities The Associate Program Research Specialist will coordinate and oversee the analysis of HIV/AIDS disease surveillance data, including supervising Data Analysis and Research Translation (DART) members, in the generation of statewide and other specialized datasets, the design and production of routine and custom HIV epidemiological reports and responding to internal and external data requests. Specific duties include: supervision of DART staff, assessment of surveillance data quality, preparing analytical datasets, using and editing SAS programs, analyzing HIV disease surveillance data, laboratory data and demographic data to support epidemiologic and health program programming and evaluations, preparation of tabular and graphic materials, including maps, and accompanying narratives and providing technical oversight to DART and Bureau of HIV/AIDS Epidemiology (BHAE) staff regarding analytical methods and biomedical interpretation of HIV surveillance data. Other appropriate related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Biostatistics or a related field and four years of research experience in the collection and analysis of data; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and six years of such experience; OR eight years of experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience in public health surveillance, HIV/AIDS surveillance, or other complex surveillance systems; experience evaluating data quality, conducting data analysis, producing and synthesizing results for written reports, and experience contributing to publications; experience with SQL and SAS; experience working with ArcGIS or other mapping software; strong methodological and analytical skills; working knowledge of epidemiology and public health surveillance systems; experience working with confidential data; experience working in LAN‑based environments and MS Outlook and Office Suite. Conditions of Employment Grant‑funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables is required. Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work. Benefits Health, dental and vision insurance – Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from Flexible benefit accounts – Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit Generous paid time off – Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave Tuition support – Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities Retirement benefits – HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a post‑retirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use toward health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses Employee Assistance Program – Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally And so much more! EEO Statement and Verification Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Veterans HRI participates in the E‑Verify Program. Work Location Expectations At HRI, the nature of hybrid and onsite work varies by position. Some roles require full onsite presence, while others allow a hybrid schedule. Managers determine the specific telecommuting expectations for each role based on operational needs and job responsibilities. If designated as hybrid, you will divide your time between working remotely and reporting onsite. Regardless of telecommuting status, all HRI employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their official work location and must reside in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Vermont. #J-18808-Ljbffr Health Research, Inc