Analyst (Surveillance System Business Analysis & Informatics) - Remote at Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In in Richmond, California

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the CalREDIE Future Disease Surveillance System Supervisor, this position will be part of team to modernize the surveillance system in the state of CA and will also assist with CalREDIE Release Management team. This position will work closely on all aspects of the new system procurement and development process within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). This position will independently create documentation to support the procurement, development, and advancement of the modernized disease surveillance system. The Analyst will support activities to plan for, procure, configure, and implement a modernized surveillance system, as envisioned by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) DCDC to support the communicable disease surveillance work of state and local public health departments.

The business analyst will also provide support to the CalREDIE Release Management team.  Responsibilities will include coordinating issue resolution across multiple teams, including the CalREDIE Program, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD), Division of Communicable Disease Control (DCDC) programs, and the CalREDIE vendor.  This position will also be responsible for creating test scripts, performing testing in the CalREDIE system and coordinating resolution to system issues.  As needed, this position may also support other CalREDIE projects.

Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Must submit a cover letter and resume with application.

This position is grant funded through 7/31/2026 but may be extended if funding is available. 

The salary for this position is $70,000 to $78,780 annually depending on experience/ qualifications.

If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 prior to the start date; or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying the applicant for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation). The applicant will need to have the qualifying exemption.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Serve as a liaison between various stakeholder groups including Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJs), DCDC programs (including CalREDIE program), the Surveillance System Modernization team, and vendor(s) (if needed).


• Create documentation including high-quality user and functional requirements, use cases, training documentation and testing scripts.


• Independently analyze business requirements and/or change requests.


• Independently conduct testing and evaluation of system against requirements, identify, report, and prioritize defects based on all stakeholder groups’ requirements.


• Organize and lead stakeholder meetings, including with local health department staff.


• Document and communicate identified issues succinctly and in a timely fashion, escalating issues when appropriate


• Provide input to and update project schedules for application upgrades and integrated system changes.


• Provide regular status updates to supervisor, and/or CalREDIE management as requested.


• Perform other duties as directed by the Program Supervisor.


• Perform other duties as directed by the CalREDIE Stakeholder & User Support Section Chief.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills including demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing with public health, technical, vendor, and internal partners


• Ability to facilitate meetings with a variety of stakeholders


• Organized and detail oriented with excellent follow through


• Ability to quickly learn about and manage projects involving a variety of stakeholders and/or subject matter  


• Completes assignments in a timely and efficient manner


• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work independently


• Demonstrate reliability and integrity


• Ability to communicate fluently in English is required

Education/Experience 

• Master’s degree in public health, information technology, informatics, data science or related field, preferred


• Experience with disease surveillance system(s), preferred


• Experience with project management, preferred 
  

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, MSProject, Outlook, and Power Point 
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Stand: Frequently


• Walk: Frequently


• Sit: Frequently


• Handling / Fingering: Frequently


• Reach Outward: Occasionally


• Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally


• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally


• Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs


• Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs


• See (Vision): Constantly


• Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable

KEY

• Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions


• Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)


• Frequently = (2+ - 5 hrs/day)


• Constantly = (5+ hrs/day) 
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Remote. Must have functioning Wi-Fi/internet access at the remote location.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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