State of Hawaii
Department of Health
Disease Outbreak Control Division
Health Information Systems Office
Downtown, Oahu
BUSINESS ANALYST Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC)
Up to $5,400 - $6,900 per month, salary commensurate w/ training and experience
Exempt, Non-Civil Service, Full-Time, Temporary Appointment. The primary purpose of this position is to act as the key interface between the users and the project manager by gathering information, document processes, and confirm the final documents with users. The position will facilitate the collection of data and transform it into a more usable format for analysis and decision-making and for detecting, understanding, controlling, and preventing infectious diseases in the population, and using data analytics to assess processes, determine technical and functional requirements, and deliver data-driven solutions to the stakeholders. In addition, the position is responsible for facilitating enhancement of disease outbreak investigations by using data driven techniques to ensure data management systems and technology provide the critical data for efficient and timely response to and reporting of disease alerts; developing and enhancing surveillance data through any necessary complex coding or HL/7 message mapping; facilitating, coordinating, and exchanging of surveillance data through electronic interfaces with partners. The position will implement sentinel, syndromic, or hospital-based, including emergency department, surveillance to enhance early detection, identify outbreaks, and support all-hazards situation awareness.
Minimum Qualification(s)
EDUCATION: Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher in business analysis, business administration, finance or related field with coursework in data science and analytics.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of Business Analyst experience and one and a half (1 ½) years of progressively responsible professional work experience that required and aptitude for planning, development, implementation and review of large-scale electronic data application systems. Proven management and organizational skills.
In addition, broad IT domain experience in three or more of the following areas: Applications Development, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Vendor Management, Quality Assurance, Infrastructure and Maintenance and Support.
LICENSE: Valid State of Hawaii driver’s license is preferred.
Who May Apply
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
How to Apply
Applicants should mail a resume with current statement of qualifications, State of Hawaii Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment with original signature, and three (3) references to:
Department of Health
Disease Outbreak Control Division
PO BOX 3378
Honolulu, Hawaii 96801-3378
Attn: Administrative Officer/HR Specialist
Application packet at: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
Other Information
For additional information, you may contact HR Specialist, at [email protected]
Recruitment is continuous until needs are met for position #123503.
This position is exempt from civil service. Employment in such positions are considered to be “at will."
This position is located on Oahu. Remote work is currently not available.
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and environment for all people in Hawaii. Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) supports a diverse-multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels, and creates an inclusive work environment, free from discrimination.
As a condition of employment with the State of Hawai‘i, each qualified candidate who has been given a conditional offer of employment must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and shall be fully vaccinated by his/her/their employment start date. A reasonable accommodation will be provided if requested by a candidate and it is determined through an interactive process that pregnancy, a qualifying disability, or a sincerely held religious belief prevents the candidate from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.
An Equal Opportunity Employer