Data Analysis and Informatics Specialist

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Public Health

Job Classification Title

Social Research Specialist III (NS)

Position Number

65039627

Grade

NC16

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position serves the Division of Public Health (DPH) as a Data Analysis and Informatics Specialist whose primary function is to leverage analytics and informatics to modernize public health data systems and inform evidence‑based decision‑making. The role operates under the DPH Chief Data Modernization Officer, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to collect, analyze, and interpret data and to design and implement data systems that improve service delivery and population health outcomes. The technical scope includes advanced statistical and epidemiological analysis, data visualization, informatics solutions development, and integration of data workflows and infrastructure. Work is performed at a professional Social Research Specialist III level to support programs and policies through rigorous methods, quality controls, and clear reporting.


Key Duties Include:

- Design and implement data collection protocols that establish standards for accuracy, validity, integrity, and consistency across division datasets.

- Conduct statistical analyses (e.g., trend, correlation, predictive modeling) to quantify public health patterns and assess intervention impact.

- Apply epidemiological methods and models to evaluate outbreaks, risk factors, and program effectiveness, documenting methods and findings.

- Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations (e.g., charts, maps) to communicate metrics to leadership and stakeholders for timely decisions.

- Integrate and optimize data systems, including data warehouses and pipelines, to streamline workflows and improve interoperability.

- Establish and lead data quality controls (editing, cleaning, harmonization) to ensure usable, secure, and accessible datasets for analysis.

- Collaborate with IT, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and program teams to plan project goals, set deadlines, assign tasks, and deliver analyses.

- Prepare and present reports, summaries, and briefings that translate analytical results into evidence based recommendations for policy and operations.

- Evaluate existing data infrastructure and recommend upgrades or design changes; select appropriate statistical software and methods for projects.

- Provide subject matter guidance and training on data modernization and informatics practices to internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $55,823.00 - $97,689.00

Recruitment Range: $55,823.00 - $91,323

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Proven experience in statistical analysis using SAS, R, SQL, or Python to identify trends, correlations, and predictive patterns in large public health datasets.

• Demonstrated experience developing interactive dashboards and data visualizations with tools such as Power BI or Tableau to communicate complex findings to diverse stakeholders.

• Experience in designing and implementing informatics solutions, including data warehouses and system integrations, to optimize public health data workflows.

• Experience in applying epidemiological models and advanced analytical techniques to assess disease outbreaks, risk factors, and program effectiveness.

• Proven experience in managing data quality processes, including cleaning, harmonization, and validation, to ensure accuracy, integrity, and interoperability across multiple data sources.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is 100% Federally Funded

The Position Is Time-Limited, Concluding On November 2027.

This position is fully remote ​

Repost - Previous Applicants Must Reapply To Be Considered For This Vacancy

About the NC Division of Public Health

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

              

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned to the position from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Dreisa Yvonne Johnson

Email:

talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov