Statistical Analyst I.

About Us At The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy – working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level or disability, and are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Term Limit This position is term limited and funding cannot be guaranteed beyond 06/30/2030. The incumbent must be willing and able to resign on that date or when funds run out, whichever comes first. CDPHE Offers Free parking and access to RTD bus lines. Flexible working arrangements. Retirement options (PERA, Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution, optional 401K and 457 plans). Medical and dental health plans. Paid life insurance. Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage. 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off. Tuition assistance. Wellness programs. Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects. Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system. Description Of Job Work Unit The Cannabis and Natural Medicines Health Monitoring (CNMHM) section monitors data trends and the medical literature on use and associated health effects, and investigates reports of adverse health events. CNMHM is part of the Cannabis and Natural Medicine Sciences Program within the State Public Health Laboratory. What You Will Do The purpose of this position is to assist the CNMHM section with completing its statutory requirements pertaining to the collection and analysis of data relevant to cannabis and natural medicine use and health effects in Colorado. Key Responsibilities Collect data from multiple sources, including other state and federal agencies, to accomplish section surveillance goals. Write clear, specific requests for raw data as instructed by each program or agency. Explore data sources and maintain an understanding of detailed information about each, including useful variables, the tools used to collect the data and the limitations of how the data may be used and interpreted. Clean and format data to prepare datasets for analysis. Ensure the storage and use of all data collected complies with data sharing agreements and Federal, State and Department requirements. Develop and maintain good working relationships with agency contacts, programs and individuals who manage data sources used for surveillance by the section. Data Analysis Analyze data from multiple sources, existing and new, using statistical principles, methods and software. Evaluate the characteristics of the data to determine which statistical analyses may be applicable based on the content, type, quality and volume of the data. Conduct statistical analyses on data that are to be included in reports and dashboards produced by various agencies. Assist the senior analyst in code validation activities for any new data sources and dashboards. Conduct repeat, standardized statistical analyses, outlined in standard operating procedures, to update data on existing dashboards. Interpret and summarize the results of data analyses for descriptive purposes and determining significance. Data Preparation and Reporting Produce preliminary tables and graphs of data analyses. Prepare a draft written summary of the data analysis results. Assist in the production of statistical reports, including final tables and graphs, summaries of findings, background, methods and comparisons of different data sources. Prepare and package finalized data to be included in reports and dashboards. Coordinate the fulfillment of requests for data the section receives. Assist section staff with presentation of data and results in different formats, including verbal, written and visual. Data Coordination and Planning Research potential sources of data that would aid in advancing the surveillance goals of the section. Assist the senior analyst in coordinating an annual schedule of data analyses for the section. Coordinate internal and external data request schedules to ensure timely data collection and sharing. Assist the senior analyst with planning the section’s annual schedule for data cleaning, prep and analyses. Coordinate the secure transfer of data between the section and agency partners for required reports. Residency Requirement This posting is open to current and non‑current residents of Colorado at the time of application. If selected, you will be required to establish residence in Colorado. Minimum Qualifications Experience Only Four (4) years of relevant experience in public health related to conducting statistical analysis or epidemiological research, disease surveillance, or other closely related area, including work with data analysis tools (SQL, SAS, R, Tableau, etc.). Education and Experience A combination of related education in statistics, mathematics, biostatistics, data science, public health, epidemiology, or a closely related field and/or public health experience equal to four (4) years. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in public health, data science or related field. Two (2) years or more experience conducting independent statistical analysis using SAS, R, and/or Python. Ability to articulate the components and complexities of data to a variety of audiences at different competency levels. Experience working with health data. Experience with Tableau or other data visualization software. Skills for manipulating, analyzing and visualizing a wide variety of datasets. Ability to use critical thinking when making decisions or solving problems. Demonstrated ability to document data processing and analysis steps. Experience with relational databases and SQL. Experience working with Google and Microsoft Office products. Ability to ensure work meets standards for timeliness, accuracy and completeness. Keen attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills and effective listening skills. Ability to work in an environment where needs and priorities change frequently. Willingness and aptitude for learning additional skills on the job. Conditions of Employment A pre‑employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be available in the event of emergencies, such as bio‑terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards, and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. Must be available in the event of activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. Travel up to two weeks per year, alone, in and out of state for meetings and conferences. Hybrid position. Appeal Rights Applicants who are removed from an employment list or consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. Appeals must be filed within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notice and submitted to the State Personnel Board. The State Personnel Board will review the written appeal in a timely manner. ADAAA Accommodations The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success and encourages candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments and providing employment opportunities without regard to protected status. We will assist individuals with a disability with reasonable accommodation requests related to employment. Please direct inquiries to the ADAAA Coordinator at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io, option 5. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment