The Department of Health and Human Services has an immediate opening in for a Data Analyst (Community Program Specialist IV)  for the Collective Impact and Operations (CIO) Bureau. Reporting to the CIO Bureau Manager, the Department Data Analyst will conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses using diverse data sets to support Department planning, operations, and program design and evaluation. 

• Data Mining and Analysis:
  • Analyzes population and community level data to determine current public health and social service needs and track population health trends;
  • Utilizes predictive analytics to identify areas for public health focus and future public health needs;
  • Identifies and uses external data to track and trend city-wide metrics to support health equity;
  • Informs decision-making at the department, bureau, division, and program levels using data.
• Reporting:
  • Develops easy-to-understand data reports for management and program stakeholders, including infographics, narratives, or other formats determined to be the most effective in the messaging;
  • Analyzes data and statistics utilized by the Department to effectively convey narratives;
  • Prepares reports that define and evaluate issues and recommend solutions that include data and written analyses.
• Program and Operations Support:
  • Identifies data needed for Department and Program efforts;
  • Leads design of data collection tools and processes to gather data not currently available;
  • Supports departmental planning, operations, fund development, and programs with identifying appropriate existing data and creating a library of needed analyses;
  • Designs process and outcome evaluations using various data and methods of data analyses with program managers to determine program effectiveness and efficiency;
  • Collaborates with external evaluators and researchers to conduct empirical assessment of programs and service delivery; 
  • Contributes data and written content for reports to City Council and other citywide presentations and documents.
• Other:
  • Runs statistical programs such as SPSS and SAS;
  • Performs other duties as required.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Program Evaluation, or closely related analytic field. Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• A minimum of three (3) years full-time professional experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position. A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Program Evaluation or a closely related analytic field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required professional experience.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and evenings when needed.

• Experience in data mining and analysis.
• Experience developing and maintaining data reports.
• Expertise in the application of statistics and data analysis.
• Experience supporting planning, operations, fund development, and programs in support of a public program.
• Proficiency in use of statistical programs such as SPSS and SAS

• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and populations by consistently exercising tact, good judgment, and a proactive, problem-solving focused style.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, including email, internet, and Microsoft Office.

This recruitment will close at 4:30 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Thursday, December 31, 2020. To be considered, please apply online under "current openings" with your cover letter, resume, and proof of education (for academic degrees) as PDF attachments at: www.longbeach.gov/jobs

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education (if applicable). The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate will be required to go through a background check,including a review of driver history, and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments,will not be considered.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6781.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog)are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at the agency contact on the bulletin. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the agency two (2) business days prior to the test, if applicable.