Development Analyst (Health Department Only)

Job Title: Development Analyst Pay Range: $52.25 - $64.25 hourly Department: Health Department Job Type: Regular Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date: June 23, 2026 Eligible candidates: Current Health Department employees or former Development Analysts on the recall list. Roles and Responsibilities Business Intelligence Development, Automation, Production Support and Life Cycle Management Design and fully automate reporting deliverables by developing structured code, stored procedures, and web services, while utilizing advanced tuning techniques like query plan analysis and indexing to ensure high-performance database operations. Manage the entire software development life cycle (SDLC)—from requirement gathering and data modeling to multi-level testing and code promotion—to translate complex business needs into scalable analytic strategies and data-driven solutions. Oversee the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of BI applications, performing root-cause analysis for system issues and conducting rigorous data audits and validations to ensure absolute data integrity and security. Strengthen organizational data literacy by maintaining comprehensive data dictionaries and system documentation, while providing expert guidance, training, and support to staff, vendors, and IT partners on emerging software trends and best practices. Data Analysis, Research and Development Extract complex datasets from internal databases to deliver customized ad-hoc reports and mathematical models, utilizing back-end development techniques such as table mapping, views, and stored procedures to meet critical business and regulatory compliance needs. Lead projects by developing comprehensive work plans, defining milestones, and prioritizing tasks across teams while documenting risks and mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle. Serve as a technical data steward for specific datasets, performing deep-dive analysis on program and operational data to translate raw information into actionable business intelligence for management. Interface with IT, subject matter experts, and management to ensure technical alignment, while strictly adhering to change control, configuration management, and code promotion protocols across non-production environments. Scoping, Planning and Initiation of Data Systems Optimization Evaluates historical data practices and institutional knowledge to ensure organizational continuity, while surveying data literacy levels across all staff tiers to design tailored educational training and standardized benchmarks for skill development. Conducts community-based research and maintains active feedback loops with partners and community members to ensure data collection practices and program improvements are grounded in lived experience and local impact. Technical Project Management and Departmental Data Literacy Education Recruits and develops high-quality training programs and skill-building resources to ensure staff proficiency in core systems like EPIC, ArcGIS, and Tableau, while reconciling conflicting data requirements to establish analytical consistency across the department. Consults on software acquisition and cross-departmental initiatives by researching data linkage opportunities and documenting data lineages, ensuring effective interoperability and transparent reporting across complex operational frameworks. Benefits Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and more. Find more details on our benefits website. Teleworking / Hybrid This position is designated “hybrid telework,” meaning you will be working remotely most of the time and you will be required to attend meetings and events in the community, including evenings and weekends. Employees may be required to come into the office on occasion. The onsite work location is Gladys McCoy Building, 619 NW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97209. Required Minimum Qualifications Current employee with the Health Department or on the recall list for the Development Analyst classification. Education: equivalent to a bachelor's degree (experience accepted in lieu of education). Experience: one to four years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Transferable skills: any skills acquired through education, work experience (including the military), or life experiences that are relevant to this position. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in HIPAA data compliance and security regulatory practices. Advanced knowledge of CFR 42 regulations and security regulatory practices. Apply an equity, intersectional, and anti-racist lens while respecting ethnic and cultural diversity. Advanced knowledge of social experiences in marginalized communities and work to deconstruct administrative barriers. Promote a culture of respect, inclusion, and appreciation for diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Maintain a safe and healthful workplace. Legal Statements In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter, and other application materials. Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Multnomah County is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr