HEALTH DATA ANALYST - 64002734

Requisition No: 865948 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH DATA ANALYST - 64002734

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64002734 

Salary:  $60,000 to $63,200 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/03/2025 

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***CAREER SERVICE***

*INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT*

*Note: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed.  Incomplete applications/resumes will not be considered.

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

- Internal advertisement for current DOH employees only. -

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This Health Data Analyst position serves as a data specialist for the Department of Health in Citrus County. This position works under the supervision of the Administrator.

Serves as the lead research and analysis coordinator for special research projects, data requests and specific surveillance tracking for senior leadership, internal programs, and external partners. Responds timely to requests and provides accurate follow-up while ensuring communication with leadership. Collects, compiles, and analyzes data from CHD systems for ongoing monitoring of the programs to evaluate their effectiveness, to determine the progress on achieving objectives, and for continuous program improvement. Prepares evaluation summaries and reports. Assists in preparing annual performance reports, including progress on performance measures and evaluation results. Assists in preparing program success stories identified through evaluation results. Prepares program materials and other reports and materials as assigned.

Assists with the collection and verification of data for the Strategic Plan, Community Health Assessment, and CHD performance measures. Prepares and conducts presentations for staff and partners as needed to share public health data. Applies statistical methodology to provide information for scientific research and statistical analysis. Provides program planning, evaluation, and training for assigned activities. Research community needs. Prepares evaluation summaries and reports according to program and funder requirements.

Conducts complex activities around surveillance and investigation of both chronic and infectious disease. This may include investigation design, targeted field investigations, interviews, and data analysis. Ensures timely follow up of appropriate measures and notification of manager. Analyzes and interprets statistics to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information. Investigates, evaluates, and reports on applicability, efficiency, and accuracy of statistical methods used to obtain and evaluate data. Attends meetings as requested and needed including monthly Program Coordination Meetings to receive information and integrate service planning across the agency.

Attends meetings as requested and needed including any program coordination meetings to receive information and integrate service planning across the agency. Attends training to promote professional and personal growth. Completes timesheets and EARS timely and accurately. Monitors and evaluates assigned performance measures to ensure achievement of agency and division goals.

Completes special projects to include QI initiatives and GIS mapping opportunities.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.  Knowledge of computer software including applications. Knowledge of essential medical equipment.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred: 1 Year or more experience working data analysis projects.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Headquarters: Lecanto.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. 

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.