Data Scientist, Division Management & Systems Coordination at CityOfNewYork

The Division of Disease Control's mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The Bureau of Division Management & Systems Coordination (DMSC) leads administrative, surveillance, informatics, preparedness, policy, communications, community engagement, and racial equity and social justice activities for the Division and guides the strategic use of Division resources to advance innovative and effective policies and programs. Reporting to the Data Unit Director and working with a team of data scientists and business analysts in DMSC, you will be developing analytic processes and reporting tools to improve the data quality of Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR) and Electronic Case Reporting (ECR) data streams. These data form an integral part of the disease surveillance systems that is the basis of New York City's infectious disease control and prevention efforts. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: - Develop and maintain Data Quality Assessment tools for electronic lab and case reporting - Create and maintain interactive R Shiny dashboards for monitoring and evaluating data quality - Design and maintain data quality and compliance reports - Develop and maintain automated data processing and reporting pipelines - Manage project requirements, timelines, deliverables, and prepare reports accordingly - Manage communication with stakeholders - Conduct analyses to improve automated detection of data quality and reporting issues - Develop and maintain API connectivity with Redcap for automated reporting - Help with the implementation of outbreak detection pipelines across disease programs - Assist in the coordination of research efforts and conduct ad hoc analyses as needed PREFERRED SKILLS: - Proficiency in SQL - Proficiency in R programming - Strong familiarity with processing complex XML data structures - Experience with interactive dashboard development in R Shiny - Experience with process automation - Strong data visualization skills - Experience with project management life cycles and agile development - Strong written and oral communication skills Why you should work for us: - Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. - Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. - Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work. Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise. Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers! The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [Upgrade to PRO to see contact] or 347-396-6549. CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744