Research Analyst, Bureau of Epidemiology Services

The Bureau of Epidemiology Services (BES) collects, analyzes and communicates data to monitor and improve the health of New Yorkers. BES provides statistical and analytic support for public health surveillance, epidemiologic research, and program evaluations at DOHMH. It also promotes strengthening internal capacity for research and evaluation through consultation and regular trainings for DOHMH staff. BES plays a pivotal role for initiating and performing inter and intra agency collaboration projects, including acquiring data, developing study designs and methodologies, analyzing data, and disseminating findings.

Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Work in close collaboration with the DOHMH legal team to assist with drafting and facilitating the execution of multiple data use agreements with partner institutions that will provide data to the study sites.
- Coordinate communications among partners at DOHMH, New York University, Columbia University, and NYC Health + Hospitals by scheduling meetings as needed and summarizing meeting notes and action items.
- Actively elicit and document input from co-investigators to define variables based on research questions, operationalize variable definitions, and create a data dictionary for the final analytic dataset.
- Lead data matching and data management processes by coordinating activities such as communicating with data stewards at DOHMH and external agencies to procure data, facilitating data matching process with BDTS, and maintaining and documenting all matching processes.
- In collaboration with and assistance from co-investigators, conduct analyses to test hypotheses and contribute to writing peer reviewed papers.

Preferred Skills:
- Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, or a closely related field.
- Proficiency in statistical programming languages (e.g., SAS, R, SQL) and data analysis tools.
- Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Experience performing research project management and bringing together multiple stakeholders for complex projects.
- Excellent resource management skills for improving efficiency and fostering collaboration.
- Excellent knowledge management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with public health data in the context of a government agency.
- Knowledge of public health principles and methodologies.

Why you should work for us:

- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

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