Data Analyst

Title: Data Analyst
Location: 2 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46204
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Experience: 4-6 Yeas

NOTE: Face 2 Face interview. Only Locals form Indiana.

Proficient in data visualization tools such as PowerBI and/Tableau

Responsible for establishing a new data integration system, and in creating data dashboards for the Division of Food Protection and the Division of Environment Public Health.

The incumbent is to conduct a broad and complex range of data manipulation activities to analyze the health impact of the two regulatory programs, and to initiate data-driven disease prevention strategies.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage and analyze data collected through inspections, public health investigations, and applied epidemiologic studies.
• Collect and maintain datasets on foodborne illnesses, inspection violations, environmental health violations, and other relevant public health topics.
• Prepare and disseminate written and oral reports and presentations to communicate necessary information to the division directors.
• Conduct educational presentations and/or trainings for a variety of audiences, including local health departments, health care providers, and the general public.
• Engage directly with members of the public at health fairs and other outreach events.
• Participate in writing grants and other funding proposals.
• Serve as a backup to other staff, as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and epidemiology and the ability to adapt and/or develop new guidelines or policies to solve problems and adjust to new requirements.
• Skill in managing large datasets, performing complex data analyses, and identifying key findings;
• Skill in preparing written and oral reports, presentations, and educational materials that communicate necessary information to internal and external partners;
• Skill in applying principles of informatics, including data collection, processing, and analysis, in support of epidemiologic practice
• Ability to provide prompt, courteous, and helpful customer service;
• Ability to collaborate with others inside and outside the agency to identify public health problems and form recommendations;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using principles of risk communication where appropriate;
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently to meet internal and external deadlines;
• Ability to appropriately document work activities and maintain organized records.