Data Analyst & Population Health Scientist

Data Analyst & Population Health Scientist

At IPHI, we collaborate to advance health justice through equitable policy, systems and institutional change. We bring together healthcare providers, public health agencies, community-based organizations, government entities, and other stakeholders to address complex public health challenges and improve access to services and resources. Our work is carried out through a range of activities, including facilitating cross-sector collaboration, providing training and technical assistance, supporting organizational and system improvement efforts, engaging community partners, sharing information and best practices, and advocating for policy and systems level changes to improve health outcomes.

We work alongside our partners to develop practical, sustainable solutions that respond to the needs of the communities they serve.

The Data Analyst & Population Health Scientist leads the Chicago Region wide Community Information Exchange's (CIE) Data Analytics & Population Health function by transforming complex data into actionable intelligence that supports organizational strategy, operational improvement, partner engagement, evaluation, and health equity. Working closely with executive leadership, functional leaders, technical teams, implementation teams, partner organizations, and community stakeholders, this position develops executive dashboards, evaluates organizational performance, measures implementation outcomes, analyzes referral and utilization trends, supports grant and funder reporting, and provides timely insights that inform strategic decision-making across the organization.

The role will serve as CIE's internal evaluation lead by developing performance measures, designing evaluation frameworks, assessing organizational impact, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, and strengthening the organization's ability to make data-informed decisions that advance coordinated care and improve population health outcomes. This position is full-time, exempt, and reports to the Managing Director. IPHI's standard work week is 37.5 hours.

Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Data Science, Health Services Research, or a related discipline. Five or more years of progressively responsible experience conducting analytics, evaluation, business intelligence, or population health analysis within healthcare, public health, human services, or community health settings. Experience developing executive dashboards, business intelligence products, and performance reporting using Power BI, Tableau, or comparable platforms.

Experience analyzing complex datasets using SQL, R, Python, SAS, or similar analytical tools. Knowledge of population health, health equity, social drivers of health, epidemiology, and program evaluation methodologies. Experience developing performance measures, evaluation frameworks, logic models, and organizational reporting. Experience translating complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for executive leadership and diverse audiences. Experience working with integrated health and human services data, Community Information Exchanges (CIEs), Health Information Exchanges (HIEs), Medicaid data, or related environments preferred.

Expert understanding of Microsoft programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook. Expert understanding of Zoom, Asana, and other project management or organizing apps. Project management experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of task planning, and ensuring project deliverables are met on time. Prioritize tasks and meets deadlines; strong attention to detail. Understands and can clearly convey regulations, guidelines, and programmatic outcomes relevant to program implementation.

This position offers a salary range of $83,400 - $107,291 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. IPHI offers competitive benefits, including multiple health plan options, dental, vision, employer-paid disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) with employer matching. Employees also receive PTO, paid parental leave, and an Employee Assistance Program, 15 paid holidays, including a week off in December.

IPHI is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture in the workplace. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to IPHI's mission and the well-being of our staff and the communities we serve. Our workplace is one where team members feel valued and respected regardless of actual or perceived gender identity or expression, race (including traits associated with race such as hair type, texture, or style), color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, family or marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), reproductive health decisions, religion, socio-economic status, sex, sexual orientation, education, disability…