Job Description

Informatics and Data Analyst (MA3) Workforce Pathways Professional 

Management Analyst 3 (MA3)

This is a home-based, full-time, project role anticipated to last 18 months from the start date or May 30, 2026, at the latest.

Are you passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion in public health? Join the Department of Health (DOH) as a Workforce Pathways Professional, where you will gain valuable experience while advancing equity and innovation in public health data management.

The Workforce Pathways Program is part of the Office of Public Affairs & Equity and is designed to provide mentorship, internships, and professional development opportunities to individuals historically excluded from public health careers. Through this program, we aim to build a public health workforce reflective of Washington's diverse populations.

About the Role

As a Workforce Pathways Professional, you will be placed within the Environmental Public Health (EPH) Office of the Assistant Secretary (OAS) to support the EPH Informatics, Data, Education & Analytics (IDEA) program. Your work will focus on two critical initiatives:

• Conducting a Current State Data Assessment to evaluate data management systems, data quality, and staff capabilities.
• Performing a Data Inventory and Catalog Audit to ensure data systems are accurate, accessible, and well-organized.

You will integrate data equity principles into your work to promote fair and inclusive data practices, aligning with broader data modernization efforts and fostering collaboration across EPH programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess existing data management systems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Catalog and audit current data systems for accuracy and accessibility.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance data capabilities and address equity gaps.
• Support data modernization efforts to improve efficiency and collaboration.

Why Join Us?

At DOH, we are dedicated to protecting and improving the health of all people in Washington. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to equity-focused initiatives while gaining hands-on professional experience in public health.

Location and Flexibility 

We value work-life balance and offer the convenience of remote work with occasional in-person collaboration opportunities. Attending events or working In-office is rarely required and would be scheduled in advance. This is a remote/home-based position available to applicants residing anywhere in Washington State, as well as those living near the Oregon/Washington border and the Idaho/Washington border. 

Required Qualifications (you must meet ONE of the provided options and any additional criteria listed.) : 

Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.  

Three (3) years of experience in the following areas:

• Demonstrated understanding of data literacy, data lifecycle and promoting data culture
• Experience developing survey questions, performing modernized data collection, cleaning and preprocessing, analysis and data visualization. 
• Experience performing informatics and data assessments for programs including evaluating needs for improvement

AND 

Two (2) years of experience in the following:

• Demonstrated experience  planning and organizing work into a sequence of action steps, and timelines, and evaluating progress to achieve a goal.  
• Experience collaborating, communicating (verbally and/or in writing) and engaging with diverse audiences, vulnerable populations or marginalized communities or Tribal communities and/or experience centering equity in program design and implementation.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Cataloging dataset and/or data assets
• Coding in R programming and/or Python
• Experience with Microsoft 365 applications such as Forms, SharePoint, PowerApps, Power Automate
• Experience in or knowledge of User Experience (UX)/Human Centered design
• Project management or program management
• Knowledge of data privacy and security and legal and ethical issues regarding and use of data (confidentiality)

Benefits and Lifestyle

We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health .

We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.

  Conditions of Employment:

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE is the exclusive representative. 

I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:

• Commit to a full-time 40-hour workweek schedule (flexible work schedule requests must be approved supervisor).
• Communicate through applications such as MS Teams and MS Outlook, and by phone while working remotely.
• Adjust my work schedule occasionally to align with business needs, which may entail working evenings and weekends.
• Perform my job duties either remotely from home or in-person at the designated DOH site location.
• Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes requiring overnight stays or trips out of state. You must be able to legally drive a vehicle or arrange alternative transportation for state business.
• The position may require maneuvering objects and materials weighing as much as 25 pounds.
• Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events. 

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS :

To apply, click "Apply" and complete the application. Attach your resume, and cover letter. 

In your Applicant Profile, include at least three professional references (including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led, if applicable). Please do not include private information such as social security number or year of birth.

Do attach the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• DD-214 (if applicable)

Veterans Preference : Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year

Do not include or attach the following – these documents or details will not be reviewed:

• REMOVE personal photos – do not submit any documents containing personal photos. 
• Transcripts (unless specifically requested in the Application Directions)
• Certifications or Diplomas
• Projects or Portfolios
• Letters of Recommendation

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion : We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity. 

Questions and Accommodations : If you have questions, need accommodation in the application or selection process, or need information in an alternative format, contact Andrea Thieme  at andrea.thieme@doh.wa.gov . For general DOH recruitment questions, email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@doh.wa.gov . Deaf or hard of hearing contact Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1; individuals outside of Washington State contact Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6874.

Technical Support : Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues. 

This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. 

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration. 

Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.

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