Data Analyst

Job Title: Data Analyst Location: Indianapolis, IN Work Arrangement: Hybrid Interview Type: In person only Duration: 10 Months Note:

Resource will be required to work a hybrid schedule with the ability to work in the office 3 days and 2 days remote.
Resource will be required to attend an in-person interview.
Selected resource will be required to travel once or twice per year (FPD Division Retreat (3 days 2 nights, either in late April or early June) and IEHA annual meeting (2 days 1 night, usually in October). Expenses will be reimbursed.
Job Description: Responsible in establishing a new data integration system, and in creating data dashboards for the client. The incumbent is to conduct a broad and complex range of data manipulation activities to analyze the health impact of the two regulatory programs, and to initiate data-driven disease prevention strategies. Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Manage and analyze data collected through inspections, public health investigations, and applied epidemiologic studies.
Collect and maintain datasets on foodborne illnesses, inspection violations, environmental health violations, and other relevant public health topics.
Prepare and disseminate written and oral reports and presentations to communicate necessary information to the division directors.
Conduct educational presentations and/or trainings for a variety of audiences, including local health departments, health care providers, and the general public.
Engage directly with members of the public at health fairs and other outreach events.
Participate in writing grants and other funding proposals.
Serve as a backup to other staff, as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and epidemiology and the ability to adapt and/or develop new guidelines or policies to solve problems and adjust to new requirements.
Skill in managing large datasets, performing complex data analyses, and identifying key findings;
Skill in preparing written and oral reports, presentations, and educational materials that communicate necessary information to internal and external partners;
Skill in applying principles of informatics, including data collection, processing, and analysis, in support of epidemiologic practice
Ability to provide prompt, courteous, and helpful customer service;
Ability to collaborate with others inside and outside the agency to identify public health problems and form recommendations;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using principles of risk communication where appropriate;
Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently to meet internal and external deadlines;
Ability to appropriately document work activities and maintain organized records.
Required/Desired Skills:

Experience analyzing data and reporting relevant results in a professional non-academic setting.
Skilled in project management and developing data visualization tools and dashboards
Proficient in data visualization tools such as PowerBI and/Tableau
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., statistics, public health, computer science, or social sciences)
Knowledge in GIS or R Program language
Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and epidemiology and the ability to adapt and/or develop new guidelines or policies
Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to work in a team environment with multiple and fluid demands
Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.