Long Term Care Statistician (Public Service Administrator, Opt.6C)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated, detailed orientated individual to under direction, designs and performs complex analytical studies of statewide long term care regulatory survey data and related performance measures; prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports as directed; conducts program-specific research; performs survey program data statistical analysis and reporting thereof; provides detailed analysis and recommendations to inform program evaluation and improvement.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in epidemiology, demography, biostatistics, sociology, psychology, economics, or related social science research field from an accredited university.
Requires four (4) years of professional experience in applied epidemiology, biostatistics, or in population or a related research field.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of epidemiology.
Three (3) or more years of experience with advanced statistical methods including logistic regression and data analysis.
Three (3) or more years of experience with software used in epidemiological analysis, including SAS, SPSS, Microsoft Excel and Studio.
One (1) year experience preparing complex written & oral reports.
One (1) year experience exercising independent judgment as a working supervisor.
Two (2) years of experience establishing, maintaining, and improving cooperative working relationships with various stakeholders.
One (1) year work experience in Microsoft Word, processing, and spreadsheet applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel PowerPoint, and Smartsheet).

Responsibilities

Under direction, compiles statistical data (including monthly, quarterly and yearly reports) and develops qualitative and quantitative analyses for program planning and for use in monitoring program performance, conducting program evaluation, and leading quality improvement.
Plans and conducts epidemiological and statistical investigations, studies, or surveys to monitor trends among long term care program operations.
Serves as working supervisor.
Analyzes data, prepares reports and disseminates summarized findings with requested stakeholders.
Provides technical guidance to various agencies and organizations as requested.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
13-14 paid holidays per year
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources