Title: Human Services Program Coordinator (Data Analyst)

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist II

Hiring Range: $74,970.75 - $81,081.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The HIV Analyst position with the Virginia Department of Health – Office of Epidemiology, Division of Disease Prevention (DDP) coordinates activities related to HIV surveillance and prevention data. The HIV Data Analyst will conduct data quality assurance, data management, analysis, and disseminate HIV-related data.
This position coordinates activities related to HIV information and data, primarily
related to HIV Surveillance and Prevention and the Ryan White program. The HIV
Data Analyst monitors the timely receipt of electronic data to ensure it is received in
an acceptable file format; imports data into a Structured Query Language (SQL)
database; analyzes data to check for quality control and assurance issues; prepares
files and transmits data extracts; creates and updates documentation and processes;
develops and generates reports; assists and tracks progress related to federal grants
including the Ryan White program and HIV Surveillance and Prevention
cooperative agreements. The HIV Data Analyst determines needed updates for HIV
prevention data (which includes the comprehensive harm reduction program, and
work related to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP); Comprehensive HIV/AIDS
Resources for Incarcerated Individuals (CHARLII); Status Neutral Service
Navigation (SNSN); solicits input on changes required for database management
and tracks and validates changes. This position analyzes data in multiple databases
and consults with programmatic staff; this position disseminates information in the
form of reports, grant applications, presentations, and other applicable formats to
various audiences. The HIV Data Analyst assists the Lead HIV Epidemiologist and
other HIV Analyst team members with ad hoc data requests for internal and external
partners. The HIV Data Analyst may assist with special projects with higher
education institutions and coordinate data-sharing agreements as needed. This
position provides epidemiological expertise on HIV-related data, including issues
involving data analysis, provision of accurate data, and resources for effective
program planning.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision
and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred
Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave!

Minimum Qualifications

- Ability to collect, code and interpret data and prepare reports, possess data management skills
- Experience in preparing and presenting reports and visualizations
- Working knowledge or experience with preparing technical documentation such as grant writing or writing reports
- Working knowledge or experience with handling sensitive information such as communicable disease data or other protected health information (PHI),
electronic data transfers and data requests
- Knowledge of data analysis and quality control methods, public health, HIV, and related program policies and procedures

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications
and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your
qualifications for this position. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a
state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s
Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check,
employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background
checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain
positions. VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications
will not be considered. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of
human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically
associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as
braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender
identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our
website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency
Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you
must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted
with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at
the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and
qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are
encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative
Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their
Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the
Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind &
Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and
submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of
Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for
Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Yatavia Banks

Phone: 804-864-7671

Email: Yatavia.Banks@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.