Opioid Data Scientist

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS) , Division of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for an Opioid Data Scientist to support opioid-related funding, analytics and data dissemination in the Health Services Research Unit (HSRU), in the Office of Health Informatics (OHI).

DPH works with our local and tribal public health partners, and community groups statewide, on a wide variety of programs and services that protect the health of Wisconsin residents.

This position offers the option to work remotely up to 5 days per week and will be headquartered at one of the DPH central or regional offices . You must have access to both a private workspace and high-speed internet if working remotely. A greater in-office presence may be required periodically for meetings, events, training, onboarding, or other operational needs. This position will work Monday through Friday, daytime hours.

Our diversity, equity, and inclusion team strive to hire, develop, and retain a talented workforce representative of the people of Wisconsin we serve. We are searching for people with diverse backgrounds to join our dynamic and team-oriented environment. We promote professional growth and create a healthy work/life balance and inclusive culture.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package , including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Position Summary

As the Opioid Data Scientist, you will serve as the principal investigator for overdose morbidity and mortality surveillance and nonfatal bio-surveillance. You will apply advanced statistical and analytics methods to analyze opioid-related data. You will also provide expert analysis of public health and healthcare data, utilization patterns, and health outcomes. You will use tools such as R, Python, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI.

You will collaborate with program staff, data scientists, epidemiologists, and other subject matter experts in and outside of DPH to:

• Fill data requests,
• Develop the scope and content of surveillance and analyses,
• Produce documentation, prepare reports, and communicate results to stakeholders.

The data, analyses, research and reports you produce will provide comprehensive information and management tools for program and budget development and implementation within DPH and the Department, and administration of health programs in the private and public sectors. Additionally, in this position you will demonstrate and promote the ways data science supports the Mission, Vision and strategic initiatives at the Department and Division levels.

Salary Information

The starting pay for this position is between $45.00 and $49.68 per hour (approximately between $93,600 and $103,300 per year) depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 24-month Career Executive trial period is required.

Pay for current or former employees is set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Research Scientist and is in pay schedule and range 81/02.

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

For positions that allow remote working flexibility, working outside of Wisconsin or in bordering cities will not be allowed except in extremely limited circumstances due to the need to report to an office location in Wisconsin on short notice.

Employee-provided secure high-speed internet is required for remote work options. Mileage reimbursement to the employee's headquarter location is not provided. Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

Experience with research and evaluation design using qualitative and quantitative data (e.g., program evaluation, statistical analysis technique, etc.).

• Experience with research and evaluation design using qualitative and quantitative data (e.g., program evaluation, statistical analysis technique, etc.).
• Experience planning, implementing, and managing public health-related data projects (e.g., data analyses, data visualization, presentation techniques and methods, etc.).
• Experience using programming languages and tools for querying, analyzing, or visualizing data (e.g., R, Python, SQL, Tableau, etc.).
• Experience working with public health-related data and databases, including data dissemination, reporting requirements and appropriate use of specific data elements.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience with integrated data sets (e.g., prescription drug monitoring program, linked patient mortality, hospital and emergency medical service surveillance systems, etc.).
• Experience planning, implementing, and managing projects or programs that specifically relate to overdose morbidity and mortality surveillance.
• Experience sharing analytic results through presentations, data dissemination, written reports and publications targeting a variety of audiences.
• Experience in a leadership role on an analytics project (e.g., data collection or gathering, analytics, reporting, and presentation or publishing, etc.).

Your letter of qualifications is limited to two (2) pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here .

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DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here .

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is September 5, 2024 at 11:59 pm.