Self-Management Research Analyst job

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Education

- Doctoral Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
Skills

- Workday
- SAS
- ArcGIS
- Statistical Software
- Data Analysis Skills
Benefits

- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance

Attention current State of Oregon employees: To for posted positions, please close this window and log into your Workday account and through the career worklet.

NOTE: A cover letter is required to be attached to your application (see itional information below).
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention (HPCDP) Section in Portland, OR is recruiting for a Self-Management Research Analyst to work as a member of a dynamic team to develop and execute plans to gather, compile, analyze, and report statistical data related to risk and protective factors and chronic disease outcomes in Oregon. The 2020 Vision of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention (HPCDP) Section is: 'All Oregonians live, work, play and learn in communities that support health and an optimal quality of life.' The HPCDP Mission is to serve all people in Oregon by advancing policies, environments and systems that promote health, and prevent and manage chronic diseases.

What will you do?
As the Self-Management Research Analyst, you will assist in the development of survey instruments, analyze data from multiple sources using statistical analysis software, and provide interpretation of data analyses by generating statistical reports as well as summary tables, graphs, charts, presentations and interactive data sites. You will responsibility for continuously assessing and improving surveillance systems to track risk and protective factors and chronic disease outcomes among people in Oregon.

What's in it for you?
You will work with an engaged team of public health professionals who are passionate about the work they do to improve the health of people in Oregon. Are you passionate about promoting good health choices that prevent and manage chronic disease? Do you support optimal health and quality of life for Oregon communities? Are you an experienced professional with the knowledge, skills and experience in public health surveillance and complex data analysis? If so, you couldn't ask for a better career match.

We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans . If you are an experiences research analyst with experience in surveillance and evaluation, don't delay, today!

This is a full-time, permanent classified position and is represented by a union.

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information or any other protected class under state or federal law. Click here, to learn more about OHA's mission, vision and core values.

What are we looking for?

Requested Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree which included six-quarter credits in statistics or quantitative analysis and one-year of experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports; OR four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.
Experience working with chronic disease risk factors, including tobacco use, alcohol use, physical inactivity and poor nutrition
Experience designing and developing surveys and conducting qualitative and quantitative survey analysis
Experience conducting program evaluations specific to chronic disease
Experience conducting complex data analyses using Stata, SAS, SPSS, ArcGIS or other statistical software
Experience interpreting data analyses via summary tables, graphs, charts, presentations, reports and interactive data sites for a wide variety of audiences
Experience adhering to statutes, rules, policies and procedures related to public health and chronic disease surveillance
Experience using GIS mapping and data visualization techniques for effective presentations and communications
Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment
This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

How to

To for this position, follow the 'Apply' link above and complete the online application and all supplemental questions.

itional requirements:
Please attach a cover letter to your application (not to exceed 3 pages) that clearly resses each of the desired competencies listed below.

Please ress the following:
Describe your on-the-job experience working on a research or data analysis project in a team environment. Discuss your role and expectations as a member of the that team, as well as the methods you used to coordinate work activities with others.
Describe your training or on-the-job experience planning and coordinating research or data analysis projects. Describe your process for maintaining personal time management, and planning and tracking projects.
Describe your training or on-the-job experience conducting data analysis using public health and/or health care data. Describe an analysis you conducted and your method for communicating the results from your analysis to a general audience.
If you do not respond to each, you may not be offered an interview.
Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited for interview. Applications without the required cover letter will be removed from consideration.

You may attach the following documents:
Resume
Transcripts (recommended as all education must be verified)
Questions/Need Help?

If you have questions about this recruitment or need an alternate format to, please contact Cyndi Phipps-Roman, Senior Recruiter, at ******************************** or call ************. Please be prepared to describe the alternate format needed. TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-************. For technical support, please call toll free 1-************, for customer service assistance.

itional Information

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If you are a veteran, you may receive veteran's preference. Click here for more information about veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, you will be required to provide your documents later in the process.
We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time. You will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check.The information will be d with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
Please attach only the documents that are related to the position such as cover letter, resume and transcripts. itional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.
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The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.