Informatics Specialist/Data Analyst

Under the general direction Program Manager, the Data Analyst will collect, manage, analyze, and report program data to support project goals and ensure compliance with SAMHSA reporting requirements. This position will monitor program performance, maintain accurate and secure databases, prepare required federal reports, and develop data summaries to inform project leadership. The Data Analyst will ensure the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of data related to first responder training, overdose response, naloxone distribution, and recovery support activities, supporting continuous quality improvement, evidence-based decision-making, and demonstration of project outcomes.

• Data Collection & Preparation: Extracting raw data from databases, APIs, and spreadsheets. This involves scrubbing and preprocessing data to remove errors, duplicates, and missing values.
• Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Using descriptive statistics to understand data distributions and detect hidden patterns, anomalies, or correlations.
• Reporting & Visualization: Building and maintaining visual dashboards and reports using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker to track performance metrics.
• Business Insights & Recommendations: Collaborating with departments (e.g., marketing, finance, sales) to understand their needs, answering ad-hoc business questions, and turning insights into actionable business strategies.
• Database Management: Structuring, developing, and maintaining databases, data models, and storage systems to optimize statistical efficiency.