Job ID Number
R3912
Employment Type
Full time
Worksite Flexibility
Onsite
Job Summary
The Cancer Section Epidemiology Data Analyst, you will work under the guidance of the Cancer Epidemiologist within the Department of Health Chronic Disease Division.
Job Description
We are looking for a
Cancer Section Epidemiology Data Analyst to work under the guidance of the Cancer Epidemiologist within the Indiana Department of Health Chronic Disease Division. This position will be
full-time and
onsite.
What You’ll Do
- Using epidemiologic strategies, identify primary and secondary data sources; interpret and analyze data using statistical techniques; and provide ongoing oral and written reports
- Utilize epidemiologic expertise to identify disparities, data sources, communities and priority populations, measure performance, and provide guidance for prioritizing Program activities
- Transforms, maps, cleans, and prepares data to support program needs
- Work collaboratively with others across programs and agencies to expand Program reach, reduce the duplication of efforts, and to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive program strategies and development
- Identify opportunities for developing and implementing data tools including data collection and tracking systems and provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders.
- Respond to data requests in an appropriate and timely manner, utilizing agency protocols
- Recognize and define new process improvement opportunities for maximizing programmatic effectiveness and efficiency
- Meaningfully engage in programmatic decision-making and planning, including in the development and/or administration of grants at the national, state, and local level
- Develop business cases and provide leadership in conducting economic evaluations
- Prepare and present communication tools to a variety of stakeholders in written and oral formats
- Supports documentation and organization of the Cancer Inquiries committee
- Provide support for other cancer and chronic disease committees which relate to the reduction of cancer mortality
- Participate in cancer team related activities and grants making activities through data analysis and report development
Required
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or similar field with a focus on data analysis or epidemiology
- Working knowledge of epidemiological methods, study design & analysis with understanding of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods/analysis
- Proficient knowledge of computer software (SAS, Excel, Tableau, ArcGIS etc.) to manipulate and draw insights from large data sets
- Working experience with data collection & analysis and must be able to assimilate and interpret data, including reporting to multiple stakeholders
Preferred
- Experience w/extensive data sets such as registries, hospitalization, vital records, and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) preferred
- Familiarity with desired organizational structure, administrative processes, and quality improvement initiatives
- Prior experience with cancer data analysis and surveillance
Physical Demands
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards
- Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
- Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
It is the policy of CAI not to discriminate against any employee or applicant due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.