Prenatal Outcome and Evaluation Analyst

The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We run the largest screening program in the world and set the standard in delivering high-quality, cost-effective genetic services to all Californians. The mission of GDSP is “to serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders.”

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by communicating with stakeholders on electronic data collection of chromosomal abnormalities, neural tube defects, and other pregnancy outcomes for the evaluation of the Prenatal Screening Program.

The candidate works under the direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Epidemiology/Biostatistics), Chief of the Prenatal Outcomes and Evaluation Unit. The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) is responsible for a variety of the more complex assignments relating to the data collection of the Outcome of Pregnancy Surveillance Project (OPSP), the Chromosomal Abnormality Registry, and the Neural Tube Defect Registry. The surveillance and registry data are used to evaluate the performance of the prenatal screening program. The AGPA is responsible for direct communication with stakeholders on electronic data submission for the OPSP and the two registries. The incumbent will exercise a high degree of independence in identifying issues and problems in the electronic collection of surveillance and registry data, including developing and implementing protocols to guide and assist stakeholders changing from the existing paper-based data reporting system to electronic data submission, identifying appropriate methodologies for validation of the data, and coordinating data gathering efforts with other Program Development and Evaluation Section staff.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

GDSP is looking for motivated candidates who possess the following:

• Substantial training in public health, data science, or related area.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and coordination skills.
• 1-2 years of experience in data collection, data quality control, data processing, data management of large relational datasets, and a good understanding of surveillance.
• Experience working with health providers in genetic disease, and/or in disease screening.
• Experience in writing reports and producing applicable documents related to specific subject matter.
• Experience working in an environment that requires strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to utilize specialized software such as Microsoft Suite, Adobe, and SQL.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated with the ability to work independently, ability to follow directions effectively, and the ability to work efficiently as part of a team.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.