Senior Data Analyst – Department of Public Health and Environment

About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $84,604.00 - $105,000.00, with an anticipated starting pay $84,604.00- $105,000.00. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day, and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date This is a limited position with an expected end date of July 1, 2028, with the possibility of extension. Location The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. In this position, you can expect to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. The office for this position is located at 201 W. Colfax Ave a minimum of 3 days per week. What Youll Do Denver's Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver's environmental and public health goals. DDPHE works collaboratively with city, state and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE oversees a number of services related to public health and the environment and is comprised of seven divisions: Shared Services and Business Operations; Community & Behavioral Health; Public Health Investigations; Denver Animal Protection; the Office of Medical Examiner; Emergency Management and Medical Operations; and Environmental Quality. For more information on DDPHEs programs and services, visit the DDPHE website at: Denver Department of Public Health and Environment. We foster an inclusive culture by respecting the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive. The Epidemiology and Data Science section, within the Division of Shared Services and Business Operations, has an opening for a Senior Data Analyst. This analyst specializes in Office of the Medical Examiner mortality and substance use data, along with other projects related to department-wide data needs to lead high-impact data work that supports public health decision-making across the department. By collecting, analyzing, and sharing critical data, it helps improveand savelives through evidence-based strategies and interventions. The position combines advanced analytics, data visualization, and cross-agency collaboration to monitor mortality trends and substance use patterns. It also serves as a subject matter expert on key state and national reporting systems and plays a central role in managing and modernizing internal data infrastructure. Specifically, as the Senior Data Analyst, you will: Serve as the primary data partner for the Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) and collaborates on department-wide overdose prevention programs by leading the collection, integration, and interpretation of data from OME systems, CDPHE, and national sources to identify emerging public health trends and inform strategic interventions. Act as the subject matter expert (SME) and manage case reporting for the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS), State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS), the Suicide Investigation Form, and Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) data. Lead the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data from multiple sourcesincluding OME systems, CDPHE, and national databasesto identify trends of public health concerns. Monitor emerging threats, including Fentanyl Early Warning, novel psychoactive substances, violence and injury, and provide timely insights to local and national partners Design and maintain interactive dashboards and visualizations on mortality to communicate complex data in accessible ways. Conduct advanced statistical analyses, predictive modeling, and data linkages to support policy development, forecasting, operational planning, and collaborative research. Present findings and updates to leadership bodies, including the Denver Opioid Abatement Council, elected officials, public agencies, and community groups to inform prevention strategies and funding decisions. Respond to ad hoc mortality-related data requests from city leadership, media, nonprofits, and community organizations and support CORA (Colorado Open Records Act) requests and ensure timely, accurate data delivery. Lead DDPHEs internal data group to align analytics efforts and promote cross-program collaboration. Serve as the department lead for centralizing data assets and improving access, integration, and governance. Manage relevant data use agreements and ensure compliance with data privacy and sharing protocols. Oversee the teams GitHub repositories, ensuring proper version control, documentation, and collaboration standards for shared data tools and code. Present findings to internal leadership, elected officials, public agencies, and community groups. Write reports, newsletters, and articles to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. What Youll Bring We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: Bachelors or Masters degree in a data-related field (Biostatistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, etc.) or public health-related field with additional study or work experience in data science or analytics. The ability to work with and analyze large data sets, including writing queries, cleaning, and validating data, conducting analyses, and creating visualizations to report your findings. Experience utilizing Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau or other analytics/visualization tools to build data visualization dashboards for operational and public reporting. Experience with open-source programming languages and tools used for data engineering and analysis (SQL, DAX or M, Python, R/R Studio, etc.). Familiarity with qualitative methods and experience using qualitative analysis software tools (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti, MAXQDA, Dedoose) for coding, data organization, and analysis. Familiarity with key public health datasets (e.g., BRFSS, ACS, CDC WONDER, state and local surveillance systems), including understanding their structure, variables, and appropriate applications for public health analysis Strong time management, project management, and collaboration skills, including the ability to juggle multiple projects, work with a team, and deliver on a deadline with support from a supervisor or lead analyst. Strong communication skills, including the ability to present analytical findings in a concise and engaging way, written or in person, especially to audiences who may have a range of comfort levels with data and analysis. A commitment to public service, equity, and improving health for all members of our Denver community. Required Minimum Qualifications Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, or other related field. Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of data analytics experience. Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements. License/Certifications: None Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until Monday, January 5, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than this date at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration. To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab): Brief cover letter detailing your experience leading an analysis with multiple stakeholder groups Resume About Everything Else Job Profile CD3299 Data Analytics Senior To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Limited (Fixed Term) Position Salary Range $84,604.00 - $139,597.00 Target Pay $84,604.00- $105,000.00 Agency Dept of Public Health & Environment Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. 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