Survey Data Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview:

With an annual budget of $2.3 billion and more than 7,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is one of the largest public health agencies in the world, serving 8 million New Yorkers from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We're tackling a broad range of public health issues with innovative policies and programs and getting exceptional results, but our work is never finished. The breadth of our innovative programs provides the widest range of choices for every member of our team.

The selected candidate will be an employee of Public Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization which is the fiscal and administrative manager of the grant but will be supervised by DOHMH.

Program Description:

The Center for Population Health Data Science (CPHDS)- launched in October of 2023- aims to catalyze critical data modernization work and enable the agency to make progress toward linking public health, healthcare, and social service for timely and effective public action. We are working towards making these data more accessible, timely, equitable, meaningfully usable, and protected – and actively used to protect and promote the health and well-being of New Yorkers. We aim to strengthen agency-wide data capabilities by empowering our workforce, enhancing intra- and inter-agency data sharing, and using modern technology to yield trusted and integrated data and insights. A real-time and comprehensive view of city needs is needed to enhance public health actions and improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable New Yorkers.  This position will be based at the Health Department’s office in Long Island City, NY, with the possibility of hybrid work.  

The Bureau of Epidemiology Services (BES) collects, analyzes and communicates data to monitor and improve the health of New Yorkers. BES provides statistical analytic support for public health surveillance, epidemiologic research, and program evaluations in DOHMH. Within BES, the Surveys and Data Analysis Unit (SDAU) leads data collection, processing, and analytic support activities for citywide population surveys conducted by the NYC Health Department, such as the Community Health Survey, and operates the NYC Health Panel, the Agency’s in-house survey panel.

SDAU is seeking a survey data analyst to support data operations and management, cleaning, and analysis for data collected by the unit. The analyst will primarily support the work of the NYC Health Panel, a survey panel maintained by the NYC Department of Health, but they may also contribute to data-related activities for other Agency surveys.

Responsibilities:

DOHMH is seeking one full-time Survey Data Analyst within the Center for Population Health Data Science, Bureau of Epidemiology Services (BES), and will be reporting to the NYC Health Panel Data Infrastructure Manager. The Survey Data Analyst will support activities from the start to finish of survey data collection and processing. Additionally, they will assist with data management activities related to the NYC Health Panel’s management of enrolled panelists. Specifically, the Survey Data Analyst will be responsible for:

• Creating datasets from raw survey data including merging, cleaning datasets and variables, that include recodes, labels, and formats
• Creating analytic and final datasets, codebooks, and other supporting documentation
• Using SAS and SQL to create and maintain survey implementation datasets, including invitation distribution lists, incentive lists, processing withdrawals, geocoding revised contact information, etc
• Assisting with requests for data analysis, data checking, or other related support as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of responsible full-time research or data management experience in the appropriate field of specialization
• Experience in data cleaning, and management; familiarity with health survey development or survey administration is a plus
• At least one year of experience creating and maintaining SQL databases
• Experienced using R, SAS, and/or SQL

Preferred Qualities:

• Fluency in statistical packages such as SAS and SUDAAN
• Skills in SQL database design and maintenance, as well as Microsoft Access for front-end interaction with the database
• Experience with applied data analysis and data management.
• Familiarity with survey implementation processes
• Experience developing protocols for data-related processes
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated commitment to health equity and reduction of health disparities
• Willingness to check others’ analyses and have their analyses checked by others
• Collaboration skills, including ability to work with stakeholders from multiple parts of an organization to support their needs
• Able to interact professionally with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403(b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing trainings and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

Additional Information:

• This is a temporary grant-funded position ending in November 2027
• This individual must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date.
• Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties.
• This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.

At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don’t have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities.

We look forward to learning more about you!

PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilitnies, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.

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35 Hours Per Week