Evaluator - Statistical Analyst II - TERM LIMITED - 1023

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                    https://youtu.be/cdNeqduDSDI

This position is only open to current, permanent State of Colorado residents.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy - working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. 

We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.  We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  This is a term-limited positions and funding cannot be guaranteed beyond June 30, 2028. The incumbent in this position must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out, whichever comes first.

Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . . join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

CDPHE offers: 

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.

• Flexible working arrangements

• Retirement ( PERA options), Medical and dental health plans

• Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off

• Tuition assistance 

• Wellness programs

• Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects

• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch

The Work Unit:

This position is housed in the Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Evaluation Program (CDEEP), which is located in the Center for Health and Environmental Data (CHED). The program exists to provide surveillance, epidemiology, and evaluation support to CDPHE programs, primarily those in the Prevention Services Division. The program provides managers, policy makers, and other decision makers with population and programmatic data to help direct programs and policies to the appropriate geographies and demographics, and evaluate programs’ efficiency, effectiveness, and impact. The program is also responsible for data collection, analysis, and dissemination of population surveillance data for use in monitoring population and health trends, and in support of measuring progress towards state and local public health goals. This position reports to the CDEEP Interim Program Manager.

This position exists to provide evaluation services to CDPHE’s public health and environmental programs. This includes providing technical assistance in defining measurable program goals and objectives; planning and designing evaluation research methodologies with the purpose of assessing needs and health equity, aiding in program improvement, demonstrating accountability, effectiveness or impact, and managing performance measurement reporting processes, all to inform programmatic decisions; assessing tthe statistical reliability and validity of potential measurement instruments and/or developing new measurement tools as needed; collecting, managing and implementing quality controls of primary data; planning and independently performing descriptive and inferential staistical analyses of quantitative data sets used in evaluation studies; employing qualitative research methods such as surveys, focus groups and key informant interviews to elicit qualitative evaluation information; and independently interpreting results to inform judgments about the program's performance related to their evaluation questions. The position is responsible for convening partners to plan evaluations, discuss interim progress, share key findings, and discuss potential implications of the findings on program operations and future evaluation needs. This position collaborates with multiple internal and external partners to negotiate evaluation timelines, methods, and deliverables, and document the agreements in written scopes of works. The position deploys a high level of knowledge and expertise in evaluation theories, frameworks, tools, and research methods, as well as expertise in statistical test and/or qualitative methodologies available to answer various evaluation and data questions. The position has suitable knowledge and expertise to offer opinions that will provide direction for future action by program staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designs program evaluation studies
• Develops data collection tools and collects and manages data
• Cleans, analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets data
• Prepares data summaries, written reposts and oral presentations
• Provides technical assistance on evaluation concepts and methods, and performance measurement
• Ensures continuous quality improvement
• Provides exceptional customer service

STATISTICAL ANALYST II I1B2XX 


Minimum Qualifications/Substitutions:

Six (6) years professional experience in statistical analysis and/or evaluation.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in program evaluation, public health, sociology, anthropology, psychology, epidemiology or a closely related degree, AND
Two (2) years of experience in leading applied research and/or program evaluation projects, including evaluation planning, partner engagement and facilitation, methods design, development of data collection tools, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and reporting.
ADVANCE DEGREE :
A Master's in degree from an accredited college or university in program evaluation, public health, sociology, anthropology, sociology, psychology, epidemiology or a closely related degree.

NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.

**This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.*

Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:

• Public Health Program Evaluation Leadership: Proven track record successfully leading program evaluations of public health prevention initiatives (chronic disease focus preferred), utilizing current evaluation frameworks (e.g. Utilization-Focused Evaluation, Equitable Evaluation, Developmental Evaluation, RE-AIM/REACT, CDC Evaluation Framework, etc.)
• Facilitated Decision-Making: Strong group facilitation skills with a demonstrated ability to engage diverse interested parties to identity and define evaluation priorities, drive team decision-making to determine priorities, and document agreements in scopes of work.
• Program Evaluation/Applied Research Design: Expertise in designing and executing tailored program evaluation plans aligned with program goals, funder requirements, and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH equity principles.

• Quantitative Analysis & Tools: Applied knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics using statistical software (SPSS, R, etc.) with hands-on experience in survey and/or data collection design and data administration (REDCap highly preferred).
• Qualitative Methods Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in designing, conducting, and analyzing qualitative protocols, including focus groups, key informant interviews and document reviews using qualitative packages (e.g.Dedoose).
• Data Lifecycle & Quality Assurance: Comprehensive experience in primary data collection, cleaning, management, and quality control, ensuring high accuracy and data integrity across multi-source datasets.
• Performance Measurement, Reporting & Data Visualization: Proven ability to manage performance measurement reporting processes, accurately interpret results from multiple studies, synthesize complex quantitative/qualitative data into actionable reports, visual summaries, interactive dashboards, and presentations tailored for diverse, not-technical audiences.
• Strategic Problem-Solving & Autonomy: High degree of initiative, critical thinking, and adaptability to navigate ambiguous projects, solve complex process challenges through a collaborative approach, and deliver high-quality results independently.

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Human Resources office with an official disposition of any charges.
• IMPORTANT NOTE:  This is a term-limited position and funding cannot be guaranteed beyond June 30, 2028. The incumbent in this position must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out, whichever comes first.
• Ability to operate a vehicle to perform duties of assigned position.

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

A complete application packet must include:

1. A completed State of Colorado application.
2. Answer to supplemental questions.
3. A Cover Letter describing how you meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
4. If using education to qualify, or to demonstrate completion of preferred coursework, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts can be attached to your Colorado Jobs application. Late transcripts will not be accepted.
5. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process 

• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

• A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

E-Verify:  CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

ADAAA Accommodations:

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at [email protected] or call 303-692-2060, option 5.