Research​/Data Analyst Team Lead

Salary: $66,944.47 - $ Annually

Location : 45 - MADISON COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: M

Department: 0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date: 10/01/2026

Closing Date: 10/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary: $66,944.47

Agency Maximum Salary: $

The Mississippi State Department of Health's mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to recruitment.gov.

This is a time limited position. The Public Health Statistics Research Data Analyst Team Lead is responsible for

• Supervising, mentoring, and supporting a team of data analysts and epidemiologists
• Managing collection, analysis, and timely delivery of data products and reports related to records of vital events, surveillance, and statewide population
• Designing and conducting complex statistical analysis and leading data validation and visualization processes
• Supporting programs, evaluation, surveillance, and research initiatives through quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Assuring compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and PHAB standards
• Translating complex data and findings for presentation to internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting grant applications and reporting by providing accurate and relevant data analysis
• Other duties as assigned

• Understanding of vital events, population mortality/fertility rates, and health data standards
• Advanced data analysis and interpretation using tools such as SAS, R, Python, and SQL
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, or Tableau
• Proficiency in GIS and geospatial analysis skills
• Knowledge of data governance and ethics
• Team management, communication, and critical thinking

Communication (verbal/written), critical thinking, data evaluation and visualization, organizational skills, collaboration and teamwork

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience.

Agency

Qualifications:

Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or similar field preferred.

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• Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.

• Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.

• All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.

• Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.

• Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.

• Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.

• In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.

• Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and…