Public Health Informatics Specialist (DSIS 1) DOH8960

Public Health Informatics Specialist

Data Science & Informatics Specialist 1 (DSIS
1)

Workforce Pathways Program (WFP) Executive Office for Government and Community Affairs

This is a home-based (remote) position open to Washington residents, as well as those residing along the /WA or OR/WA border. It is a term-limited position supported by the Workforce Pathways Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with funding currently secured from August 2026 through August 31, 2027.

The position is budgeted for 32 hours per week, with the potential to increase to 40 hours per week if additional funding becomes available.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) works to protect and improve the health of people in Washington. The Workforce Pathways Program (WFP), within the Executive Office for Government and Community Affairs (OGCA), provides paid professional opportunities that help expand access to public health careers and strengthen the future public health workforce.

This position is part of the Center for Public Health Informatics, where it supports the development and modernization of innovative health information systems. Working with public health and technology partners, the position helps improve how health data is collected, exchanged, and used to support better health outcomes across Washington.

A Public Health Informatics Specialist transforms raw data into meaningful information that supports the research, design, development, modernization, and maintenance of innovative public health information systems. Working closely with information technology professionals, public health experts, external partners, and system users, this role helps improve how health information is collected, exchanged, protected, and used to support public health decision-making across Washington.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the research, design, development, and modernization of public health information systems.
• Transform raw data into meaningful information that supports public health programs and decision-making.
• Contribute to innovative informatics solutions that improve health information management.

Data Standards & Interoperability:

• Apply informatics principles and industry standards to support the secure collection, exchange, and protection of health data.
• Help improve system interoperability and support compliance with federal interoperability requirements.

Collaboration & System Improvement:

• Partner with information technology staff, public health professionals, organizational partners, and end users to design and enhance information systems.
• Participate in projects that improve system functionality, usability, and data quality.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Develop or support analytic products, reports, dashboards, and data visualizations.
• Present information that helps inform planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement.

Why You'll Love This Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to launch or expand a career in public health informatics while contributing to work that improves the health of communities across Washington. As part of a collaborative and supportive team, this position offers hands-on experience working with innovative health information technologies, statewide and national partners, and data that directly informs public health action. Through mentorship, professional development, and meaningful project work, the position provides valuable opportunities to build technical expertise while helping modernize the future of public health information systems.

Required Qualifications:

There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities.

Degree/Education Pathway:
Bachelor's degree or other advanced degree/certification in informatics, data science, mathematics, computer science, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related technical or quantitative field, and one (1) year of experience performing data science or informatics data work.

Non-Degree Pathway:
Three (3) years of experience supporting health information systems, data management, healthcare data, public health data, analytics, research, or related work. Experience must have included collecting, validating, analyzing, integrating, reporting, or maintaining data and working with invested partners to support business or program needs.

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and

Experience:

• Experience working with datasets to collect, validate, analyze, or report information.
• Knowledge of data management principles and data quality practices.
• Knowledge of healthcare, public health, or information system data concepts.
• Experience using spreadsheet, database, reporting, or analytical tools to organize and analyze data.
• Experience documenting processes, findings, or technical information.
• Ability to interpret data and communicate…