Public Health Data Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Public Health Data Analyst Location: Bronx, NY

New York Common Pantry is one of the city’s largest hunger relief organizations, providing food assistance, case management services, senior food provision, nutrition education, and hygiene services. We are a dynamic, mission-driven organization experiencing rapid growth and expansion.

NYCP is a poverty-fighting organization that reduces hunger and promotes dignity, health, and self-sufficiency by using a holistic approach to reach over 122,000 distinct people -- over 729,000 visitors each year. Last year, we served over 11 million meals. Through an array of programs that we offer, we look to establish long-term stability for those we serve.

NYCP is seeking a Public Health Data Analyst to join our Live Healthy! team. The Public Health Data Analyst will work closely with the Director of Nutrition, providing oversight and quality assurance of the Live Healthy! data; creating effective tools for both gathering and organizing the data; providing accurate data analysis; collaborating with the Program Director on reporting documents; and the daily function and coordination of NY Common Pantry's office/administrative systems; Performing in-depth statistical analysis with presentation of findings; Supporting data interns with semester placements and project development. As a part of the NYCP Bronx office, the Public Health Data Analyst will support the Live Healthy! Program and NYCP as a whole to assess the impact and effectiveness of nutrition education programming. A strong emphasis is placed on providing evaluation and quality assurance of the SNAP-Ed program to show its effectiveness and efficacy.

The Public Health Data Analyst will report to the Director of Nutrition Education at 788 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10455. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Responsibilities:

• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems.
• Work closely with management to complete program reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual reports).
• Manage and oversee data interns from stakeholder institutions for community nutrition rotations, as needed.
• Implement and create processes that improve survey data processing and significantly reduce and/or eliminate manual data entry.
• Develop complex data systems and procedures that connect different data sources using Visual Basic and Power Queries in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft SQL in Access that streamline data processing.
• Design and implement efficient and effective procedures for data management and analysis with attention to all technical aspects.
• Provide technical assistance and training to team members and staff.
• Analyze and interpret data, both from quantitative and qualitative analyses, using accepted statistical and qualitative research methods.
• Perform independent research to identify and include new demographic, health, and food systems data sources for needs evaluations and comparative analysis.
• Present findings from survey data to management and the team, and collaborate with staff to improve survey tools and reporting processes.
• Participate in leadership meetings with the Manager and Program Director to help develop a future vision and objectives for the Live Healthy! program, take on leadership roles in project planning, troubleshooting, and implementation of new strategies and initiatives.
• Use mapping software such as ArcGIS to evaluate needs and visualize program results.
• Explore and implement new and innovative ways and technology to evaluate program objectives and present program successes and outcomes.
• Examine large-scale and long-term datasets to evaluate overall program impact and reach.
• Support other Food Program departments with data analysis efforts.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Information Systems, with demonstrated application of skills in a health-related context.
• A minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
• Commitment to helping the communities in need and NYCP’s work and mission.
• Interest in food and nutrition, public health, community advocacy, and/or equity work.
• Analytical skills in collecting, organizing, and interpreting large volumes of data, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail throughout the process.
• Experience with databases (Unicentric) and Proficiency in Microsoft SQL, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing large datasets (Excel, SPSS, Stata).
• Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
• Adept at queries, report writing, and presenting findings.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Punctual and reliable; Honest and trustworthy; Respectful and diplomatic; flexible and proactive; and demonstrate a solid work ethic.
• Multi-task and work in a highly trafficked area.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts or requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This description does not constitute a contract of employment and NYCP may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

New York Common Pantry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to you without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Pay: $65,000 - $72,000 commensurate with experience

Benefits:

• Paid time off, including Vacation, Personal, and Sick
• Medical, Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Account
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Pre-tax Transit benefits
• Voluntary Pet Insurance

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