Population Health Analyst

Job Posting Title

Population Health Analyst

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Center for Health Statistics

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

July 10, 2025

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Level I: Up to $61,600, based on Education and Experience
Level II: Up to $72,600, based on Education and Experience
Level III: Up to $83,600, based on Education and Experience

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Central Office

Salary: Level I: Up to $61,600 based on education and experience

            Level II: Up to $72,600 based on education and experience

            Level III: Up to $83,600 based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8am-5pm

Position Description: The Population Health Analyst is responsible for the Center for Health Statistics (CHS), acting as subject matter expert on the statistical analysis of Oklahoma population health data. This position will serve as the State BRFSS Coordinator and work in partnership with the CDC in all aspects of the BRFSS including grant application, budget, data collection, data analysis and data reporting.
 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Analyze and effectively communicate the results of population level data.
• Assist in the development of community level profiles, report writing, and statistical analysis for multiple databases that include hospital and ambulatory surgery discharge data, vital statistics (births and deaths), induced termination of pregnancy (ITOP), and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).
• Provide epidemiologic support, data management and evaluation related to population health data.
• Oversee and direct the compiling, statistical analysis, interpretation and reporting of community health surveillance data
• Advise analysts/epidemiologists, local partners, tribal partners, regional districts, community organizations and county health departments on the analysis and utilization of the BRFSS survey data.
• Conduct or direct special data analyses in response to data requests and special studies.
• Prepare written reports, scientific articles, educational materials, presentations and summaries of survey projects, with graphics such as graphs, charts and statistical tables.
• Assist with the development and implementation of analytic techniques to answer questions from leadership and stakeholders/partners.

• Assist with the planning for CHS Analytic and Dissemination division.
• Manage budget related to the CDC BRFSS grant and contractors involved in implementing the Oklahoma BRFSS.
• Serve on various OSDH committees, councils and workgroups.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job.
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Level I: requirements at this level consist of a master’s in public health, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology or related field, which includes 6 semester hours in epidemiological methods and 6 semester hours of other epidemiological coursework and 9 semester hours in statistical methods and analysis.

Level II: requirements at this level consist of a master’s in public health, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology or related field and one year of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological research, investigation, and analysis or a doctorate in epidemiology.

Level III: requirements at this level consist of those identified in Level II and three years of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological techniques and analysis; or a doctorate in epidemiology and one year of qualifying experience.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.

• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of epidemiology methods, statistical analysis; of epidemiological or statistical software; of current epidemiological developments and techniques; and of quality assurance methods for data collection and analysis.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to meet with the public and conduct public information programs; to write technical and non-technical information material; to use a personal computer and applicable software; and to manipulate large databases.
 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels.  While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; carry light items; drive an automobile. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Occasionally, in state overnight and weekend travel may be required. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.