Program Research Specialist III

Responsibilities

• Identify, obtain and analyze various data sources to generate results for appropriate indicators to support asthma surveillance activities.
• Monitor and implement performance measurement systems, including federal performance measures, and perform data management and analysis activities to assess progress toward the state Strategic Plan for Asthma Control and Prevention Agenda goals.
• Contribute to the NYSACP evaluation activities across multiple initiatives/settings, including data management activities, analysis and reporting.
• Perform data preparation and analysis to contribute to the asthma dashboard, data-to-action reports, data briefs, and publications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, health informatics, biostatistics or related field and three years of research experience in the collection and analysis of data.
• OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and five years of such experience.
• OR seven years of such experience.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health or related field and two years of experience in public health research, surveillance or evaluation.
• A doctorate in a related field.
• Proficiency in data analysis, database and statistical software, interpretation, and dissemination of data for varied audiences.
• Experience analyzing large public health data (BRFSS, emergency department, hospital discharge, and vital statistic data).
• Background and experience with analyzing large public health data.
• Intermediate or advanced proficiency using SAS including proficient use of SAS BASE, SQL, GRAPH, STAT, ODS, MACRO.
• Experience with HTML and Tableau software development.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance
Flexible benefit accounts
Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
Generous paid time off
Tuition support
Retirement Benefits
Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$90,320.00 annually

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.

About the Role

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Program Research Specialist III to work within the Asthma Bureau, within the Center for Population Health Science, New York State Department of Health.

Department (OC)

Office of Science

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.

Company Information

HRI is a dynamic non-profit organization that plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities. HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible benefit accounts
• Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition support
• Retirement Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research!

Work Location Expectations

At HRI, the nature of hybrid and onsite work varies by position. Some roles require full onsite presence, while others allow a hybrid schedule. Managers determine the specific telecommuting expectations for each role based on operational needs and job responsibilities. If designated as hybrid, you will divide your time between working remotely and reporting onsite. Regardless of telecommuting status, all HRI employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their official work location and must reside in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Vermont.

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