Hourly Program Specialist I – Informatics JR- 0001138

Overview

Responsibilities
The Hourly Program Specialist I will work in project teams with Office of Public Health subject matter experts and Office of Science and Technology staff supporting efforts to modernize public health data systems to support COVID data reporting and analytics. The incumbent will assist with needs assessment, planning and implementation of new public health data reporting and surveillance systems for COVID data reporting and analytics. The incumbent will also be responsible for informatics and technology sections of applicable project and grant report to internal and external stakeholder as well as federal funding agencies.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience planning and implementing data analytics projects.

Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience articulating goals, planning and implementing processes to achieve those goals, recognizing and assessing technical and organizational challenges, and meeting deadlines. Demonstrated experience communicating and negotiating across business areas and with external public health partners.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded, hourly position expected to last through 7/31/2026. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel, up to 10% of the time, will be required.

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

This position may require occasional work on weekends, after-hours, and holidays.

HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.

HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

Health, dental and vision insurance – Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
Flexible benefit accounts – Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;
Generous paid time off – Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;
Tuition support – Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;
Retirement Benefits – HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;
Employee Assistance Program – Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;
And so much more!