Chronic Disease Data Analyst

Responsibilities

• Provide analytic support to Bureau Units and respond to data requests
• Assist in the design of research and evaluation activities
• Perform surveillance, data management, and analysis
• Prepare summary tables, figures, and maps related to chronic disease
• Document analytic processes including codebooks and SAS programs
• Synthesize and summarize peer-reviewed literature
• Draft reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed articles

Requirements

• Master's degree in physical, biological, environmental science, or public health
• Experience in quantitative analytical methods
• Proficiency with statistical software such as SAS or SQL
• Experience with data visualization and communication
• Ability to manage quantitative datasets
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with qualitative research methods
• Familiarity with peer-reviewed literature on chronic disease prevention and health equity
• Experience addressing racial disparities in health outcomes

About the Company

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 residents through various public health initiatives and scientific advancements.