Health Data Analyst, DHHS

Key Responsibilities

• Manipulate, clean, validate, and combine large datasets across multiple years to standardize variable structures, coding schemes, and data formats.
• Perform routine data quality assurance (QA/QC) by querying databases, identifying data issues and trends, generating quality control reports, and verifying that corrections have been implemented.
• Develop and maintain SAS, SQL, or other analytical programs to automate routine data processing, validation, and reporting tasks.
• Integrate and link data from multiple sources to support statistical analyses, surveillance activities, and customer data requests.
• Generate aggregate statistical reports, data summaries, and customized extracts while ensuring compliance with data privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Collaborate with registration, program, and technical staff to investigate data issues and recommend process improvements that enhance data quality and efficiency.
• Document analytical methods, quality assurance procedures, and data processing workflows.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with an understanding of both the strengths and limitations of data.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience with SAS, R, Python, or other statistical/analytical software.
• Experience writing SQL queries; SQL proficiency preferred.
• Knowledge of data management, data quality assurance, and statistical reporting principles.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and manage time effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.

About The Role

Location – 288 North 1460 West Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

Benefits

Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.