Associate Program Research Specialist

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Compensation Details:

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

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Job Description:

Responsibilities
The Associate Program Research Specialist will oversee communicable disease surveillance, data integration, and monitoring activities within the Division of Epidemiology, New York State Department of Health. The incumbent will work within a regional office to strengthen public health surveillance infrastructure and support timely, data-informed decision-making to improve population health outcomes.

The incumbent will oversee the development and implementation of standardized surveillance and monitoring processes to enhance situational awareness, data quality, and reporting consistency across programs. The incumbent will oversee the coordination of surveillance activities, integration of multiple data sources, and development of analytic products to support public health action.

The Associate Program Research Specialist will provide oversight for the assessment of surveillance and data needs in collaboration with state and local partners; advance the use of existing data systems and tools; and develop reports, dashboards, and other data products for internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent will also oversee efforts to improve data workflows, strengthen cross-program coordination, and ensure that surveillance activities align with statewide priorities and public health response.

The Associate Program Research Specialist will work closely with Metropolitan Area Regional Office Epidemiology program and data teams to support surveillance operations, monitoring disease trends, and response activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of research experience in the collection and analysis of data; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and six years of such experience; OR eight years of experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with public health and/or community-based research and evaluation techniques.

• Experience translating raw data into a user-friendly format for end-users.

• Experience determining the kinds of information needed, appropriate data sources and collection methods.

• Experience performing statistical analysis methodologies.

• Experience using programming tools, such as SAS and SQL.

• Experience performing data analysis from a relational database.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel up to 25% of the time will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.

HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Health, dental and vision insurance -Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;

• Flexible benefit accounts -Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;

• Generous paid time off -Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;

• Tuition support -Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;

• Retirement Benefits -HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;

• Employee Assistance Program -Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;

• And so much more!

Work Location Expectations

At HRI, the nature of hybrid and onsite work varies by position. Some roles require full onsite presence, while others allow a hybrid schedule. Managers determine the specific telecommuting expectations for each role based on operational needs and job responsibilities. If designated as hybrid, you will divide your time between working remotely and reporting onsite. Regardless of telecommuting status, all HRI employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their official work location and must reside in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Vermont.