Hourly Project Assistant II

Applications to be submitted by October 28, 2026Compensation Grade:H96Compensation Details:Minimum: $22.00 - Maximum: $22.00 HourlyPositions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).Department(OC) Office of ScienceJob Description:Responsibilities Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to work withinthe Office of Science, supporting work in the Center for Health Informatics and the Center for Population Health Science, New York State Department of Health.The incumbent willjoin theOffice of Health Informaticsdata modernization team, assist the Office of Public Health, and provideadministrative and technical support to workgroups andassist increating evaluation reportsand analyticsrelated to Data Modernization Initiatives spendingfor internal and external stakeholders.The incumbentwillalso assistwith obtaining, preparing, and analyzing data from various sources for the prevention agendaand other population health dashboards, and will assist withsurveillanceactivities, including the analysis anddevelopment ofreportsandeducation materials for various target audiences. Minimum Qualifications Undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, PublicHealthor related field;ORone year of experience with data analysis in public health or related field. Preferred Qualifications * Experience and familiarity working with healthand/orpublic healthdata. * Experience conducting data management activities.(i.e.SAS,SQL, Python, SharePoint Experience) * Experience conducting data analysis. * Demonstrated experience and/or coursework with computer science or data analytics with strong competencies in data structures. * Experience of using tools such as CANVA, TEAMS,Tableau,Microsoft Outlook/PowerPoint/Exceletc. * Demonstrated communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Conditions of Employment Hourly, grant funded position expected to last through 11/30/2027. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work. HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.www.healthresearch.orgAbout Health Research, Inc.Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including: * Health, dental and vision insurance -Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from; * Flexible benefit accounts -Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit; * Generous paid time off -Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave; * Tuition support -Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or trai