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Population Health Data Analyst

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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Population Health Data Analyst as a key member of the Performance team. If you are highly motivated and thrive on collaborating with others, we want you on our team! This role is charged with conducting population health data analyses for focused efforts in HHS. The position will also participate in the design and review of local, regional, and state assessments.


Responsibilities:

This position will work across the HHS as well as with other epidemiologists and data experts within the Performance team. Strong data analysis and written communication skills are critical for this role.


What You'll Do:

This position will also be responsible for setting a standard approach for conducting population health data analyses across HHS. A successful candidate must have knowledge and experience using nationally representative data to describe health and human services issues.


  • Integrate data from multiple sources to perform data analyses on population health topics across the lifespan to draw conclusions from analyses to inform leadership decision making on population health strategies. Apply relationships between surveillance and research and translate findings into how health outcomes in Iowa are impacted.
  • Be able to work quickly and confidently with multiple data sets, statistical tools, and software.
  • Develop visualizations, infographics, presentations, and other communication materials to translate and communicate findings to an overall population health perspective.
  • Evaluate the strengths and limitations of existing population data and communicate this with internal and external stakeholders. Advise data users and leadership on the appropriate use of population indicators.
  • Be a lead expert on national population health data sources. Provide direction on which data source is appropriate to use for analysis.
  • Support data analysis for state health assessment process and state health improvement plan (SHA&SHIP) including the calculation of statistical and epidemiological measures to describe public health problems in terms of magnitude, population, time, and plan.


Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a

comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:


  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and
  • your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
  • Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to
  • begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9
  • days/year).
  • Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29%
  • and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC),
  • Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to
  • $75/month).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and
  • dependent care expenses.
  • Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee
  • Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
  • Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs. 

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Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. 

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

Requirements

968 Statistics 20 semester hours in post-high school coursework in statistics.

AND

977 R Programming Language 12 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the R programming language, including but not limited to statistical sciences and analysis, data management and machine learning.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:  
1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management, and experience equal to two years of full-time work in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science.
2 )All of the following (a, b, and c):
a .Two years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science; and
b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
c. Possession of a professional certificate in data science, business analytics, or data analytics. 
3) All of the following (a and b):
a. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
b. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience. 
4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Data Analyst 1. 

Date Posted
07/02/2025
Job Reference
25-03526
Organization
400 Health & Human Services – Compliance and Administration
Location
Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA 50301
Category
Data Science
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