EDP Training and Enablement Specialist
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- $125K
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- United States
- Work type
- Hybrid
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Salary Range: $125,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually
Company Overview:
With an annual budget of $2.3 billion and more than 7,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is one of the largest public health agencies in the world, serving 8 million New Yorkers from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We're tackling a broad range of public health issues with innovative policies and programs and getting exceptional results, but our work is never finished. The breadth of our innovative programs provides the widest range of choices for every member of our team.
With grant funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), DOHMH is undertaking a new initiative that will meet critical infrastructure needs and make possible strategic investments that will have lasting effects on public health. Investments and improvements through this initiative will help modernize DOHMH’s foundational capabilities and data infrastructure, enabling it to partner in complex health and health care environments and, in turn, support better public health outcomes, including COVID-19. This initiative supports larger efforts to rebalance investments in public health and more equitably serve communities and populations.
The selected candidate will be an employee of Public Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization which is the fiscal and administrative manager of the grant but will work be supervised by DOHMH. This is a grant-funded position ending in November 2027.
Program Overview:
The Center for Population Health Data Science (CPHDS) aims to create a continuously learning public health system that harnesses data and technology to deliver responsive services, advance health for all, and drive equitable outcomes. CPHDS unites people, services, and technology to transform data into a trusted and shared resource that strengthens public health practice and maximizes impact.
The Bureau of Data Technology and Strategy (DTS) is dedicated to the development of the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) and is home to data strategy, data governance, data product management, data engineering, and data science capabilities.
Position Summary:
The Bureau of Data Technology and Strategy is seeking an Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) Training and Enablement Specialist to design, deliver, and continuously refine technical trainings that help analysts, biostatisticians, program teams, and other DOHMH Agency staff use the EDP effectively. This role works closely with the Senior Product Manager of Data Infrastructure and supports the bureau’s need for consistent, scalable EDP training as more agency users and programs adopt the data platform.
Specifically the Enterprise Data Platform Training and Enablement Specialist:
- Deliver lecture, demo, and lab modules covering EDP fundamentals, like Databricks Unity Catalog, Databricks notebooks, and dashboards
- Teach users how to query data in SQL, load data into R or Python dataframes, perform exploratory analysis, develop basic analytic workflows, and visualize data in dashboards
- Develop and maintain training materials, including slide decks, lab notebooks, exercises, tip sheets, and quick start guides
- Provide over-the-shoulder, hands-on support to participants during lab sections focused on accessing, transforming, visualizing, and presenting data in Databricks
- Support a trainer-of-trainers model by preparing data engineers, analysts, and other agency staff to contribute to EDP instruction
- Coordinate and manage training schedules and track participation across cohorts
- Review training evaluations and thoughtfully identify opportunities to improve content and delivery, then communicate feedback to supporting instructors
- Collaborate with EDP Product, Governance, and Data Engineering teams to ensure that training materials align with current features and standards
- Identify new training needs as additional programs transition onto the EDP
- Develop strategy, roadmap and expansion plans for the training program, including developing new and custom training and enabling adoption through post-training support
- Provide onsite support at least two days per week
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; MPH or equivalent experience in public health strongly preferred
- Previous experience working in fields related to data analysis for 3 years.
- Capacity and willingness to learn R, Python, SQL.
- The ideal candidate for this position must be a pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines.
Additional Desired Qualities:
- Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management.
- Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information.
- Experience with data collection, analysis and interpretation.
- Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
- Experience working with the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.
- Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Benefits:
- Hybrid Work Schedule.
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
- An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
- 403(b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
- College Savings Plan.
- Ongoing trainings and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.
Additional Information:
- This is a temporary grant-funded position ending in November 2027.
- This individual must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date.
- Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties.
- This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.
At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don’t have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities.
We look forward to learning more about you!
PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.
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