Overview

CDPH is currently hiring a Research Data Analyst I within our Center for Infectious Diseases’ (CID) Division of Communicable Disease Control (DCDC). In this role, you will assist with the collection, compilation, entry, cleaning and maintenance of infectious disease data using CalREDIE (the statewide surveillance system for infectious diseases, outbreaks, and emergencies), as well as Snowflake/i2D2, Excel, Access, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Secure Access Management Services (SAMS), and Typhoid Carrier Registry. You will perform scheduled data quality checks; prepare standardized datasets; support basic statistical summaries and data reporting activities; and assist with ongoing surveillance projects, including upgrades to registries and dashboards, under the established procedures and guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collects and compile infectious disease data from local health departments, enters and updates surveillance data into CalREDIE, Snowflake/i2D2, Excel, Access, and CDC’s SAMS
  • Supports communication with local health partners, state epidemiologists, and CDC officials regarding conditions and investigations, recommendations, and guidelines for reporting disease outbreaks
  • Applies scientific methods using statistical procedures, general principles, concepts, and relevant terminologies
  • Performs routine statistical analysis on various data sets maintained by SSS to respond to incoming data requests from research institutions, government partners, and other requestors
  • Forwards the results to designated senior SSS staff for evaluation before submitting them to the requestors
  • Assists in logging and tracking subpoena requests and forward them to the appropriate assigned SSS staff or other IDB staff for processing and submit the appropriate response to requestors in a timely manner
  • Maintains the SSS data request log and generates monthly data request reports for distribution to designated SSS senior staff
  • Analyzes surveillance data obtained from Snowflake/i2D2 and other data sets maintained by IDB-SSS and create appropriate dashboards of select infectious diseases for posting onto CDPH website
  • Supports collaborations with local health departments and state epidemiologists on data preparation for annual data closeout and reconciliation with the CDC
  • Assists senior staff by compiling necessary documentation and data summaries for CDC communications regarding data quality and system responses

Telework Policy and Residency Requirement:

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

About California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

CDPH works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff­ members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.

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At CDPH, equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.