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About the Role

The Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building (HEBC) seeks to implement collective strategies to build community power and capacity to address health inequities and the social determinants of health. The Violence Prevention Initiative (VPI) highlights the social context that leads to violence in disinvested communities, prioritizes solutions that help to address behavioral and structural impediments, and works across systems and communities to reinvest in neighborhoods most affected by violence. This role supports VPI's work by analyzing data related to violence prevention initiatives.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with program staff and partners to develop and refine data collection instruments and improve data systems and processes.
Work with program stakeholders to develop specific and measurable program metrics for operational and performance management.
Use SAS or R to process, clean, and prepare data for analysis and reporting.
Conduct regular data checks and document data management procedures.
Monitor data quality and identify and resolve issues with program staff and partners.
Prepare routine reports and presentations of program performance.
Clearly and meaningfully communicate results of analyses to program staff, partners, leadership, and non-technical audiences.
Write scientific articles for publication.
Maintain and update existing dashboards using software such as PHPC, Tableau, or PowerBI.
Assist in developing new dashboards as needed.
Respond quickly and accurately to ad hoc data requests for internal and external audiences.
Work with leadership and program stakeholders on the interpretations and limitations of data analysis results.
Develop training materials and conduct trainings on updates to data collection systems.
Create guidance documents for internal staff and external users detailing system updates.
Provide data technical assistance to external users.
Serve on workgroups/cross-agency committees regarding community violence prevention research and data.
Manage multiple projects and collaborate with other research and program staff.
Incorporate an equity lens in all aspects of work.
Conduct special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience processing, cleaning, manipulating, and analyzing program or administrative datasets using statistical software such as SAS and/or R is required.
Experience using Salesforce/Partners Connect and RedCap.
Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization tools.
Experience in quantitative and qualitative analytical methods.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills.
Ability to work independently and problem solve.
Willingness to be flexible and work as part of a team.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization.
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to a doctorate degree with specialization and one year of experience, or a master's degree with three years of experience.
All candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience.
Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required.

Skills

SAS
R
PHPC
Tableau
PowerBI
Salesforce
Partners Connect
RedCap
Data Visualization
Quantitative Analytical Methods
Qualitative Analytical Methods
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Research
Communication (Oral and Written)
Organization

Location

New York City

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Entry Level
Mid Level
Senior Level

Education Level

Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree

Salary/Compensations

USD 87743 - USD 100904

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness
Premium-free health insurance plan
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available
Public sector defined benefit pension plan
Tax-deferred savings program
Worksite Wellness Program

About the Company

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality.
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, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Equal Opportunity

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.