IInformatics and Data Analyst - Workforce Pathways Professional Management Analyst 3 (MA3)

Informatics and Data Analyst - Workforce Pathways Professional 

Management Analyst 3 (MA3)

This is a home-based, full-time, non-permanent role anticipated to last approximately 12 months from the date of hire.

Are you passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion in public health? Join the Department of Health (DOH) as a Workforce Pathways Professional, where you will gain valuable experience while advancing equity and innovation in public health data management.

The Workforce Pathways Program is part of the Office of Public Affairs & Equity and is designed to provide mentorship, internships, and professional development opportunities to individuals historically excluded from public health careers. Through this program, we aim to build a public health workforce reflective of Washington's diverse populations.

About the Role:

As a Workforce Pathways Professional, you will be placed within the Environmental Public Health (EPH) Office of the Assistant Secretary (OAS) to support the EPH Informatics, Data, Education & Analytics (IDEA) program. Your work will focus on two critical initiatives:

• Conducting a Current State Data Assessment to evaluate data management systems, data quality, and staff capabilities.
• Performing a Data Inventory and Catalog Audit to ensure data systems are accurate, accessible, and well-organized.
• Assess existing data management systems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Catalog and audit current data systems for accuracy and accessibility.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance data capabilities and address equity gaps.
• Support data modernization efforts to improve efficiency and collaboration.

You will integrate data equity principles into your work to promote fair and inclusive data practices, aligning with broader data modernization efforts and fostering collaboration across EPH programs.

Why Join Us?

At DOH, we are dedicated to protecting and improving the health of all people in Washington. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to equity-focused initiatives while gaining hands-on professional experience in public health.

Location and Flexibility:

We value work-life balance and offer the convenience of remote work with occasional in-person collaboration opportunities. Attending events or working in the office is rarely required and would be scheduled in advance. This is a remote/home-based position available to applicants residing anywhere in Washington State, as well as those living near the Oregon/Washington border and the Idaho/Washington border. 

Required Qualifications:

Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. 

Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

Three (3) years of experience in the following areas:

• Demonstrated understanding of data literacy, data lifecycle, and promoting data culture
• Developing survey questions, performing modernized data collection, cleaning and preprocessing, analysis, and data visualization.
• Experience performing informatics and data assessments for programs, including evaluating needs for improvement
   

AND  

Two (2) years of experience in the following:

• Demonstrated experience planning and organizing work into a sequence of action steps, and timelines, and evaluating progress to achieve a goal.
• Experience collaborating, communicating (verbally and/or in writing) and engaging with diverse audiences, vulnerable populations or marginalized communities or Tribal communities and/or experience centering equity in program design and implementation.