Program Research Specialist III

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Compensation Details:

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

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Job Description:

Responsibilities
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.  The incumbent will be responsible for data analysis and surveillance of asthma in New York State including the development and maintenance of the web-based interactive asthma data dashboard. Specific responsibilities include identifying, obtaining and analyzing various data sources to generate results for appropriate indicators to support asthma surveillance activities; monitoring and implementing performance measurement systems, including federal performance measures, and performing data management and analysis activities to assess progress toward the state Strategic Plan for Asthma Control and Prevention Agenda goals; contributing to the NYSACP evaluation activities across multiple initiatives/settings, including data management activities, analysis and reporting; performing data preparation and analysis to contribute to the asthma dashboard, data-to-action reports, data briefs, and publications.
Minimum Qualifications
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; background and experience with analyzing large public health data (BRFSS, emergency department, hospital discharge, and vital statistic data), linking large datasets, and in the interpretation of data analytic results, report writing and public presentation; intermediate or advanced proficiency using SAS including proficient use of SAS BASE, SQL, GRAPH, STAT, ODS, MACRO; experience with HTML and Tableau software development.

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.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.  

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI 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 - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;

• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;

• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;

• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;

• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;

• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;

• And so much more!

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.