Vital Records Data Quality Analyst

Vital Records Data Quality Analyst I

Department of Public Health

JR

Day (United States of America)

$41,569.83 - $54,428.51

* THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION*

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits. Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.

Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia. Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career. Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.

Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

The Vital Records Data Quality Analyst I is a developmental analyst who supports data-quality assurance, reporting, record matching, information fulfillment, recurring data exchanges, and controlled data operations for Georgia's vital records program. Working from established procedures and under review, the position uses SQL, Excel, reporting tools, and vital records systems to prepare accurate and secure information. The analyst builds proficiency in birth, death, fetal-death, marriage, divorce, and related data while protecting confidential and personally identifiable information.

Bachelor's degree in public health, health information management, informatics, data analytics, information systems, business administration, statistics, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Coursework, internship, or practical experience using SQL, Excel, analytics, reporting, databases, health information, or public-health data.
• Exposure to Tableau or another visualization platform, record matching, data-quality work, structured files, testing, or regulated records.
• Experience in vital records, public health, healthcare, government, research, or another confidential-data environment.

• Data integrity:
  Produces accurate, traceable results and challenges unexplained discrepancies.
• Analytical judgment:
  Uses evidence, recognizes uncertainty, and escalates when risk exceeds authority.
• Operational ownership:
  Completes recurring and time-sensitive work reliably with controls and documentation.
• Confidentiality:
  Protects sensitive information and applies access and disclosure requirements consistently.
• Communication:
  Explains…