Healthy Aging Data and Evaluation Specialist

Job Summary

The Healthy Aging Data and Evaluation Specialist position exists to shape and guide the use of data to improve outcomes for brain health, including Epilepsy, Dementia, and their risk factors, and other indicators for healthy aging in Minnesota through data-driven public health initiatives. 

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Developing strategies to improve data collection, sharing, and utilization in partnership with multi-sector statewide partners.
• Analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform public health actions, and ensuring that data collection and analysis efforts promote health equity. 
• Evaluate the design, implementation, and outcomes of public health programs through program assessment, data collection and analysis, and reporting. 
• Assist in policy development that supports the effective use of data.

This hybrid position is currently eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants residing in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the work location. Telework of up to 50% may be approved based on the needs of the position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, the minimum qualifications listed below must be clearly demonstrated on the applicant's resume/application. 

Three (3) years of experience in data science, analytics, interoperability, data equity, informatics, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, data strategy, data modernization, governance and/or research. Experience must include the following: 

• Programmatic evaluation design and methodology
• Scientific, experimental, statistical, and research design and methodology 

Minimum Qualifications to be assessed at interview: 

• Experience in chronic disease surveillance data sources, methodologies, and literature. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret program evaluation data. 
• Ability to connect epidemiology related to chronic disease with evaluation efforts. 
• Ability to facilitate inclusive group discussions with diverse internal and external partners. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in chronic disease surveillance data sources, methodologies, and literature. 
• Strong ability to identify and evaluate scientific literature, synthesize relevant information, and make recommendations. 
• Master’s degree in public health, social science research, epidemiology, health services research or another related health field. 

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

This employment does not require a valid driver’s license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.