Statistics and Analytics Informatician III - Public Health

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$39.017

Job Posting:
JR2025-00020931 Statistics and Analytics Informatician III - Public Health (Open)

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Job Description:
We're looking for a dedicated Informatician III to join our team and help lead the way in supporting public health efforts!

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to oversee and mentor a talented group of Informaticians and staff, working together to manage and analyze vital public health data. If you're passionate about making a difference in community health and enjoy a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

This work requires a considerable amount of independent judgement and advanced knowledge of public health systems and prevention and health promotion activities for public health practice.

This is one of the many ways Public Health fulfills our mission to help Nebraskans live better lives!

Job Duties

• Provide support in the design and use of systems, datasets, and databases for analysis of health data and health outcomes, which includes the design of public health data system and how the collection or submission is performed.
• Works with vendors, IT, and epidemiology/non-technical program staff on system and/or dataset updates and enhancements with a wide variety of datasets and databases within the Health Data Section of Public Health.
• Provides complex analysis of systems, data collection and reporting, and analysis. Expert understanding and coding skill of data management software and statistical analysis software, such as SQL, SAS, Python, etc.
• Oversees the preparation and the development of reports and guidance based on the systems or the analysis of data, and other health and scientific information.
• Provides contextual awareness for policy, system capabilities/limitations, cultural, social, political, legal, and ethical implications of the collection or the reporting of data by the required stakeholders and makes recommendations to senior leadership within Public Health, as well as IS&T.
• Liaison between program areas, business support, clinical staff, and IT staff to support the development and implementation of information systems and analytical processes.
• Directs state program planning efforts with respect to surveillance systems, database structure, data standards, integration with other systems or datasets, and overall surveillance system development.
• Develops, implements, and monitors organizational performance measures that show program effectiveness. Reviews and conducts literature reviews and data analysis to evaluate program progress and performance.
• Participates in grant writing or other funding proposals.
• Develops requests for proposals and contracts for data analysis and evaluation projects and directs and reviews contract work.
• Develops and evaluates methods of training for health care providers and local staff about appropriate methods of controlling disease or preventing injury.
• Provides and reviews technical assistance to communities and outside partners with respect to surveillance and other epidemiologic data and evaluation.
• Liaison to outside data generating entities to develop and maintain partnerships for sharing and using data.
• Formulates policies, procedures, and other applicable policy/procedure documents and makes recommendations to senior leadership within Public Health, as well as IS&T. Provides scientific, administrative, and program direction and leadership for the assigned program units within the section of the informatics unit.
• Plans, assigns, schedules, prioritizes, directs, and coordinates the work of the assigned informaticians and other staff within the section of the informatics unit, ensuring the accuracy and quality of work and the overall performance of work.
• Participates in the selection and assignment of informaticians and other professional and administrative staff.
• Approves leave and participates in annual performance reviews.
• Provides advice and counsel to staff and instructs them on work and administrative matters.
• Resolves complaints from employees, works with Human Resources and Unit Leadership on disciplinary actions, and identifies developmental needs and arranges for necessary training.
• Responsible for improving operating practices and procedures, promoting team building, and effectively interacting and coordinating with officials of other units or organizations.

Wage: $39.017 hourly to start. $40.968 after successful completion of original probation.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Informatics, or Health field plus 8 years of experience working in data analysis, statistics, & interpretation of data in a health subject area OR Master's Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Informatics, or Health field plus 6 years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory techniques
• Statistical principles and practices related to health data and other government data (e.g., U.S. Census)
• Knowledge of data needed for analysis and data management tools
• Familiarity with statistical tools and software
• Understanding of Nebraska regulations, policies, and statutes governing data collection and system requirements
• Awareness of federal health data and system regulations
• Skills in needs assessment and evaluation techniques
• Intermediate understanding of surveillance system structures and operations
• Consideration of cultural, social, political, legal, and ethical implications of data collection and use

Skill in:

• Working knowledge of SAS, R, or similar statistical analysis software
• Expert skills in SQL, Python, Tableau, ArcGIS, or similar data management and visualization tools
• In-depth understanding and practical use of health data standards such as HL7, ASAP, USCDI, FHIR, and other messaging standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with IT professionals and healthcare providers
• Skills in identifying appropriate data collection methods, data elements, and outcomes to measure
• Experience providing system training to diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot basic system issues related to data errors, user experience, and system-specific problems
• Using logic and analysis to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
• Supporting and developing publications for scientific, technological, or general audiences
• Strong reading comprehension and active listening skills

Ability to:

• Supervise staff, including hiring, performance evaluation, counseling, disciplining, investigating, and training
• Provide guidance, consultation, advice, instruction, and technical assistance to others
• Think creatively to develop solutions and approaches
• Draft, develop, and submit grant and funding applications
• Plan, develop, and implement grant work plans
• Prepare, review, and finalize reports and presentations
• Combine information from diverse sources to establish rules, processes, procedures, or solutions
• Independently identify issues in data, user experience, or system-specific problems
• Troubleshoot complex system or user-related issues effectively
• Conduct analytical reviews of data or system issues, including collection methods
• Use identifiers and probabilistic join methods to link independent data sets into richer data sources
• Influence participation and collaboration among health professionals, IT experts, and other partners
• Analyze complex health data and prepare studies and reports, including responding to data requests
• Explain and defend complex studies and recommendations
• Communicate complex technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.