Job Description
Join North Carolina's premier state agency in a mission-driven role offering unparalleled job security and comprehensive benefits. As a Public Health Policy Analyst, you'll shape statewide health initiatives while enjoying competitive pay, retirement plans, and work-life balance. This urgent hiring position provides immediate impact in protecting community health through evidence-based policy development.
Why Choose State Government?
- Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Stable career advancement opportunities
- Work-life balance with flexible scheduling
Responsibilities
- Analyze public health data to identify emerging community health trends
- Develop evidence-based policy recommendations for statewide health initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement health improvement programs
- Prepare comprehensive reports for legislative stakeholders and agency leadership
- Monitor federal and state regulatory changes affecting public health policy
- Coordinate with local health departments to ensure consistent program implementation
- Lead community outreach initiatives to gather stakeholder feedback
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in health policy analysis or program evaluation
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (SPSS, R, or SAS)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with policy experience
- Knowledge of North Carolina public health system structure
- Experience with grant writing and federal compliance requirements
- Valid North Carolina driver's license