Applications to be submitted by June 12, 2026
Compensation Grade:
P20
Compensation Details:
Minimum: $77,308.00 - Maximum: $77,308.00 Annually
Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).
Department
(OHEHR) AI - Bureau Of HIV/AIDS Epidemiology
Job Description:
Responsibilities
The Evaluation Specialist II will perform technical assistance activities for the HIV Surveillance Program. The incumbent will develop training curriculum, technical guidance, and public facing materials. Responsibilities also include but are not limited to monitoring the quality and completeness of HIV surveillance data collected via medical record abstraction and other surveillance data collection methods. The incumbent will perform quality assurance activities contributing to the evaluation of HIV/AIDS data collected through field investigation and/or reported to the New York State HIV Surveillance System. The incumbent will also contribute to data quality projects including identifying data, reviewing and cleaning data, analyzing and evaluating the data, and generate reports as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience in the evaluation and/or analysis of health, human services or related programs and/or fields; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in public health surveillance, HIV/AIDS surveillance, and data quality assurance/quality improvement activities. Strong background in reviewing medical records and monitoring data completeness. Proficiency in Microsoft Access/Excel, SAS or other similar statistical software and relational databases. Experience working with confidential data. Experience with large, population-based, or other health-related data sets (e.g., SPARCS, Medicaid), disease registries.
Conditions of Employment
Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel
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will be required.
The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.
HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
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About Health Research, Inc.
Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.
HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
Health, dental and vision insurance -
Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
Flexible benefit accounts -
Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;
Generous paid time off -
Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;
Tuition support -
Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;
Retirement Benefits -
HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;
Employee Assistance Program -
Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;
And so much more!
Work Location Expectations
At HRI, the nature of hybrid and onsite work varies by position. Some roles require full onsite presence, while others allow a hybrid schedule. Managers determine the specific telecommuting expectations for each role based on operational needs and job responsibilities. If designated as hybrid, you will divide your time between working remotely and reporting onsite. Regardless of telecommuting status, all HRI employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their official work location and must reside in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Vermont.