VNPC Public Health Data Research Analyst, SOM/Pediatrics

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Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Pediatrics

Position Summary:

The Public Health Data Research Analyst plays a critical role in
advancing maternal and infant health outcomes across Virginia
through the strategic use of data. This position is ideal for an
individual who is passionate about transforming data into
meaningful insights, enjoys collaborating with various
stakeholders, and wants their work to directly influence quality
improvement, public health initiatives, and healthcare outcomes
statewide.

Working as part of the VNPC and Department of Pediatrics team and
under the supervision of the Data Analyst, the Public Health Data
Research Analyst will support multiple federally and state-funded
initiatives by leading and coordinating data-related activities
that drive program implementation, evaluation, and continuous
quality improvement. The successful candidate will work across a
varied portfolio of projects funded through HRSA, CDC, and state
appropriations, helping design and develop meaningful performance
metrics, interpret complex datasets, and communicate findings in
ways that support decision-making and measurable improvement.

This position offers a unique opportunity to be involved in the
full lifecycle of data management and utilization, from data
collection and quality assurance to analysis, visualization,
reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The Public Health Data
Research Analyst will collaborate with hospitals, healthcare
providers, public health agencies, community organizations, and
project teams throughout Virginia to ensure data-driven strategies
are effectively informing efforts to improve maternal and infant
health outcomes.

A key strength of this role is the opportunity to translate data
into action. The Public Health Data Research Analyst will develop
compelling dashboards, reports, presentations, and visualizations
that help stakeholders understand project progress, identify
opportunities for improvement, and demonstrate the impact of VNPC
initiatives. Beyond data analysis, this position will actively
participate in workgroups, facilitate meetings, engage
stakeholders, and support collaborative quality improvement efforts
by helping partners understand what the data is revealing about
process, structure, and outcome measures.

The ideal candidate is curious, analytical, detail-oriented, and
eager to learn. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy
working with multidisciplinary teams, and possess the ability to
communicate technical information to both technical and
non-technical audiences. This role offers significant opportunities
for professional growth and exposure to maternal and child health,
epidemiology, quality improvement science, healthcare analytics,
program evaluation, and public health research.

Core Responsibilities:

Data Analysis, Reporting & Visualization: Serve as a
data support resource for the VNPC by collecting, analyzing,
interpreting, and presenting data to support program planning,
implementation, evaluation, and decision-making.

• Collect, validate, clean, and maintain data from multiple

internal and external sources.

• Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards,

scorecards, and data visualizations.

• Analyze maternal and infant health, healthcare quality,

utilization, and population health data to identify trends,
disparities, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

• Translate complex data into actionable insights for healthcare

providers, health systems, state agencies, community partners, and
leadership.

• Support state, federal, grant, and stakeholder reporting

requirements and ensure timely submission of all required
reports.

• Develop data summaries, presentations, infographics, and

briefing materials for meetings, committees, and strategic planning
efforts.

• Serve as a VNPC data subject matter expert and resource for

partners and stakeholders.

Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation: Support
the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of VNPC
initiatives and strategic priorities.

• Assist leadership and workgroups in developing implementation

plans, timelines, performance measures, and evaluation
strategies.

• Monitor project activities, deliverables, and performance

metrics to ensure alignment with VNPC goals and objectives.

• Utilize data, evidence-based practices, and stakeholder

feedback to inform program recommendations.

• Assist with community needs assessments, gap analyses, quality

improvement initiatives, and strategic planning efforts.

• Support grant-related activities, including data collection,

reporting, evaluation, and proposal development.

• Participate in the development and maintenance of program

documentation, workflows, policies, and standard operating
procedures.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, outcomes, and

stakeholder engagement through data-informed approaches.

Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate and facilitate
collaboration among healthcare systems, community partners, state
agencies, and VNPC workgroups.

• Lead and facilitate meetings, committee discussions,

workgroups, and stakeholder engagement sessions.

• Develop meeting agendas, presentations, supporting materials,

minutes, and action-item tracking tools.

• Coordinate follow-up activities and monitor progress on

workgroup priorities and deliverables.

• Present data findings, project updates, and recommendations to

various audiences.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with health systems,

providers, community organizations, and public health partners
across Virginia.

• Serve on committees, coalitions, and collaborative initiatives

representing VNPC priorities and objectives.

• Gather stakeholder feedback and translate input into

recommendations for program planning and implementation.

Operational and Administrative Support: Provide operational,
fiscal, and administrative support necessary for effective program
management.

• Assist with monitoring budgets, expenditures, and grant-funded

activities.

• Maintain project, reporting, and financial documentation in

accordance with organizational and funding requirements.

• Identify and communicate compliance, reporting, or operational

concerns to supervisor.

• Support procurement, contracting, and other administrative

activities as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of VNPC operations

and strategic priorities.

Other Duties as Assigned

• The goal of the VNPC is for Virginia to be the best and safest

state to deliver and have a baby.

• To that end, this position contributes to supporting the health

of all Virginians through the efficient and effective work of the
VNPC.

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment

of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of
faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and
experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at
VCU.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health

Informatics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Health
Administration, or a related field with a strong data and
analytical focus.

• Experience supporting data-driven initiatives, program

planning, evaluation, quality improvement, or population health
efforts.

• Knowledge of community engagement principles, health equity,

and the use of data to inform decision-making.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel,

PowerPoint, Word, and Teams, with experience using data
visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or
similar platforms.

• Experience with SAS, SPSS, R, Power BI, Tableau, REDCap, or

other data management and analytics platforms.

• Experience collecting, managing, validating, analyzing, and

reporting data from multiple sources.

• Ability to develop dashboards, reports, presentations, and

visualizations for various audiences.

• Strong meeting facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills,

including the ability to lead meetings, coordinate workgroups,
document action items, and drive follow-up activities.

• Excellent written, verbal, public speaking, and presentation

skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking

skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively

with cross-functional teams and community partners.

• Commitment to providing excellent customer service and building

positive relationships with internal and external
stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health

Informatics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Health
Administration, or a related field with a strong data and
analytical focus.

• Experience working in healthcare, public health, academic

medicine, community health, or nonprofit settings.

• Experience supporting grant-funded programs, community health

assessments, program implementation, or performance measurement
initiatives.

• Experience presenting data and recommendations to leadership,

committees, and community stakeholders.

• Experience coordinating projects and facilitating

multidisciplinary meetings.

For priority consideration, please submit your application by
October 30, 2026.

Salary Range: Up to $68,000 (Commensurate with
Experience)

Benefits : All full-time university staff are eligible for
VCU’s robust benefits
package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual
and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning
and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs,
employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities
for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 3323B - Research Analyst Base

Contact Name: Jewel Jefferson

Contact Email: jewel.jefferson@vcuhealth.org