RHTP Workforce Data Analyst
The RHTP Workforce Data Analyst is responsible for supporting workforce planning, evaluation, and reporting activities within Rhode Island's federally funded Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Working at a professional level, this position performs data collection, management, analysis, visualization, and reporting functions across multiple workforce development initiatives designed to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce.
Under the direction of the Rural Health Workforce Transformation Coordinator, Director of Health Workforce Transformation, and other senior EOHHS leadership, the Workforce Data Analyst develops and maintains workforce data systems, analyzes program outcomes, prepares dashboards and reports, and translates complex findings into actionable recommendations that support workforce strategy, program implementation, and federal grant reporting requirements.
The incumbent collaborates with state agencies, healthcare providers, educational institutions, employers, subrecipients, vendors, and community partners to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of workforce data. Responsibilities include supporting performance measurement, program evaluation, provider qualification initiatives, and integration of workforce data across multiple RHTP programs, including training, education, residency, licensure, placement, recruitment, retention, and behavioral health workforce initiatives.
This position operates within established federal and state guidelines and exercises independent judgment and initiative in carrying out assigned responsibilities. The position does not supervise staff.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Public Health, Health Informatics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Information Systems, Social Sciences, or a closely related field.
- Equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
Experience
- Experience in data collection, management, analysis, reporting, research, program evaluation, or performance measurement.
- Experience utilizing spreadsheets, databases, business intelligence tools, and data visualization platforms.
- Experience preparing reports, dashboards, presentations, or analytical products for stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Experience working with large datasets and ensuring data quality, accuracy, and consistency.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of data collection methodologies, reporting processes, and performance measurement practices.
- Ability to analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data and identify meaningful trends and insights.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools used for data management and reporting.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with government agencies, healthcare providers, educational institutions, employers, and community stakeholders.
- Understanding of data confidentiality, governance, and records management requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting federally funded grant programs, including federal reporting and performance monitoring requirements.
- Familiarity with Rhode Island state government data systems, reporting processes, and administrative datasets.
- Knowledge of Rhode Island's healthcare, workforce development, education, labor market, and public-sector environments.
- Experience working with healthcare workforce, public health, healthcare operations, or workforce development programs.
- Proficiency with data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
- Experience with SQL, database management, and data integration processes.
- Experience conducting program evaluation and outcomes measurement.
- Knowledge of healthcare provider workforce planning, recruitment, retention, education, and training initiatives.
- Experience developing performance indicators, dashboards, and data-quality standards.
- Familiarity with demographic, geographic, healthcare utilization, and labor market data sources.
- Experience collaborating with healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies on data-driven initiatives.
- Advanced degree in Public Health, Health Informatics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Public Policy, or a related field.