Job Description
Join Georgia's premier public health agency and become a catalyst for community wellness. The Georgia Department of Public Health seeks a dynamic Senior Public Health Analyst to drive evidence-based solutions for statewide health initiatives. This pivotal role bridges data, policy, and community impact in one of America's most transformative public health landscapes. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving over 10 million Georgians.
Why Join Us?
- Lead impactful public health initiatives across urban and rural communities
- Collaborate with federal partners including CDC and HHS
- Access cutting-edge health informatics infrastructure
- Participate in pandemic response and health equity programs
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex epidemiological data to identify health trends and emerging threats
- Develop evidence-based policy recommendations for state legislators
- Coordinate multi-agency public health emergency response protocols
- Manage $2M+ federal grant programs for community health initiatives
- Mentor junior analysts and lead cross-functional project teams
- Present findings to the Georgia Public Health Board and congressional committees
- Oversee implementation of Healthy People 2030 objectives statewide
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive public health analysis experience
- Certified in Public Health (CPH) or eligible for certification
- Advanced proficiency in SAS, R, or SPSS for statistical modeling
- Demonstrated success securing federal health grants
- Experience with Georgia's vital statistics systems (VRSA)
- Valid Georgia driver's license with clean record
- Knowledge of Georgia's Public Health Code (Title 31)