Salary : $83,512.00 - $128,044.80 Annually
Location : Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-03512
Agency: 400 Health & Human Services - Public Health
Opening Date: 06/23/2025
Closing Date: 7/6/2025 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-POST
Point of Contact: Sylvia Navin - [email protected]
To Apply: Applicants must attach a transcript for coursework verification

Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Public Health, Bureau of Family Health is seeking a Maternal Child Health Epidemiologist to join our team!
We are recruiting a senior epidemiologist to support the Maternal and Reproductive Health Section. This individual will work with the maternal health and family planning programs to conduct data analyses, match data sets, develop reports and provide expertise to strategic planning and program planning efforts. This individual will be responsible for writing reports to Iowa Medicaid and the Iowa Legislature on maternal and reproductive health outcomes and will provide support Iowa's Maternal Mortality Review Committee and Statewide Perinatal Care Program.
Job duties include:

• Conducting data analyses on complex data sets including matching vital records birth certificate data with Medicaid paid claims;
• Develop reports, presentations and data briefs based on statistical analyses as required by HHS leadership, the state legislature, federal funders and other external partners;
• Disseminate data and information to HHS leadership, statewide partners, internal HHS staff and members of the public;
• Responds to requests for maternal and reproductive health related data; and
• Collaborates with internal and external program staff and stakeholders to provide expertise based on data findings and results of data analyses.

Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with "lived experience" and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired - Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit

Applicants must reside in the State of Iowa upon hire

Selectives

185 Epidemiology:

6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in epidemiology, which involves:

• The surveillance for respiratory diseases, vector-born diseases, enteric diseases, antimicrobial-resistant agents, or other infectious or non-infectious diseases
• The development of protocols and procedures for data collection and analysis, ongoing analysis of data using a variety of databases and statistical analysis programs The development and dissemination of written reports, graphs, tables, etc

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) All of the following (a and b): (Attach unofficial transcript for coursework verification)
a. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in public health with at least two courses related to the principles and practice of epidemiology; and
b. Six years of experience in applied epidemiology in an infectious, noninfectious, or chronic diseases; environmental poisonings or conditions; injury prevention; or a substance misuse related epidemiology program.

2) All of the following (a and b):
a. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate's degree in epidemiology; and
b. Three years of experience in applied epidemiology in an infectious, noninfectious, or chronic diseases; environmental poisonings or conditions; injury prevention; or a substance misuse related epidemiology program.

3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes five years of full-time work as an Epidemiologist.

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Health and Wellness:

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Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

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