Epidemiology AnalystThe Adult Mental Health Division is seeking an Epidemiology Analyst to collect, analyze, and interpret behavioral health and service-utilization data. This position will help inform policy, program planning, quality improvement, and public health surveillance efforts aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of adults in Hawaii.
Position Details- Location: Honolulu, Oahu, with telework permitted when operationally appropriate and approved
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, generally 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Pay: $51.52 per hour
- Assignment: Through June 30, 2027, dependent on funding, with the possibility of annual extensions
Key Responsibilities- Collect, clean, manage, and analyze data from health records, Medicaid claims, surveys, and public health systems.
- Identify trends, disparities, outcomes, and gaps in behavioral health services.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, fact sheets, presentations, projections, and needs assessments.
- Translate complex findings into clear recommendations for leadership and community partners.
- Maintain secure databases and comply with HIPAA and state confidentiality requirements.
- Support program evaluations, grant reporting, and federally required reporting.
- Collaborate with government agencies, healthcare partners, academic institutions, and community organizations.
Minimum Qualifications- Master's degree in Public Health, Psychology, Epidemiology, Data Science, Biostatistics, or a related field.
- At least two years of professional experience in epidemiology, data analysis, or public health research.
- Experience with statistical software such as R, SAS, SPSS, or Stata.
- Experience with data-visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Strong analytical, communication, organization, and project-management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
