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Director Health Informatics Data Analyst Jobs in Alabama

Core Focus Personnel LLC.

Data Analyst

Vance, AL · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

The Data Analyst is responsible for working in connection with the Fore-people in running daily ... Ability to learn quickly and be self-directed.Detail oriented personality (accuracy of work is ...

Guidehouse

Data Analyst

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Analyst who will provide data solutions (analysis, data engineering ... Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Short-Term ...

Dovel Technologies, Inc

Data Analyst

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Analyst who will provide data solutions (analysis, data engineering ... Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Short-Term ...

Guidehouse

Data Analyst

Huntsville, AL

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Analyst who will provide data solutions (analysis, data engineering ... Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Short-Term ...

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What does a Director Health Informatics Data Analyst do?

A Director Health Informatics Data Analyst oversees the collection, management, and analysis of healthcare data to improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. They lead teams of data analysts, collaborate with clinical and IT staff, and ensure that data systems support organizational goals. Their responsibilities often include developing data-driven strategies, ensuring data quality, and presenting insights to executive leadership for decision-making. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of healthcare operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director Health Informatics Data Analyst?

To thrive as a Director Health Informatics Data Analyst, you need deep expertise in health informatics, data analytics, and healthcare regulations, often supported by an advanced degree in health informatics, information systems, or a related field. Mastery of data management tools (such as SQL, SAS, and Python), electronic health records (EHR) systems, and certifications like Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) are typically required. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills help in managing teams and collaborating across departments. These combined skills ensure effective data-driven decision-making, regulatory compliance, and improved healthcare outcomes.

How does a Director Health Informatics Data Analyst typically collaborate with clinical and IT teams to drive healthcare data initiatives?

A Director Health Informatics Data Analyst often serves as a bridge between clinical staff and IT departments, facilitating clear communication about data needs and system capabilities. They work closely with clinicians to understand workflow challenges and identify opportunities where data analysis can improve patient outcomes. At the same time, they collaborate with IT specialists to implement and optimize data systems, ensuring that health informatics tools are user-friendly and compliant with healthcare regulations. This cross-functional teamwork is essential for translating raw data into actionable insights that support clinical decision-making and organizational goals.

What is the difference between Director Health Informatics Data Analyst vs Health Informatics Data Analyst?

AspectDirector Health Informatics Data AnalystHealth Informatics Data Analyst
ResponsibilitiesOversees data strategies, manages teams, and aligns projects with organizational goalsAnalyzes healthcare data, develops reports, and supports decision-making
Required SkillsLeadership, project management, advanced data analysisData analysis, technical skills, healthcare knowledge
CertificationsCertified Health Data Analyst (CHDA), project management certificationsCHDA, health informatics certifications
Work EnvironmentHealthcare organizations, hospitals, health systemsHealthcare settings, clinics, health IT departments

The main difference is that the Director Health Informatics Data Analyst holds a leadership role, overseeing teams and strategic initiatives, while the Health Informatics Data Analyst focuses on data analysis and reporting. Both roles require healthcare data expertise and relevant certifications, but the director position involves higher-level management responsibilities.

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Public Health Informatics Lead

Guidehouse

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

Guidehouse rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 72 rated business consultants

Job description

Job Family:

Data Science & Analysis


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Public Health Informatics Lead to provide strategic and technical leadership for public health interoperability, surveillance modernization, and data exchange initiatives. This individual will serve as the senior informatics authority responsible for developing interoperability strategies, guiding standards implementation, leading complex integration efforts, and supporting modernization of public health information systems.

The Public Health Informatics Lead will work closely with epidemiology, biostatistics, analytics modernization, and data engineering leadership to ensure public health systems are interoperable, scalable, standards-based, and aligned with evolving public health data modernization objectives.

  • Serve as the lead public health informatics advisor across surveillance, interoperability, public health modernization, and health information exchange initiatives.

  • Lead design and implementation of standards-based public health data exchange architectures supporting ELR, eCR, case surveillance, laboratory reporting, and population health programs.

  • Define interoperability strategies leveraging HL7 v2, CDA, FHIR, APIs, and emerging public health exchange frameworks.

  • Lead requirements development, interoperability assessments, system integration planning, and modernization roadmaps.

  • Guide implementation of healthcare and public health standards including HL7, FHIR, CDA, LOINC, SNOMED CT, RxNorm, and USCDI.

  • Advise clients and stakeholders on data modernization, interoperability policy, information architecture, workflow transformation, and public health systems strategy.

  • Lead onboarding, testing, validation, certification, and operationalization activities for public health data exchange initiatives.

  • Collaborate with epidemiologists, biostatisticians, architects, engineers, and public health leaders to align technical solutions with surveillance and program needs.

  • Provide technical oversight of integration vendors, development teams, and interoperability projects.

  • Lead development of implementation guides, governance frameworks, standards documentation, and best practices.

  • Mentor public health informaticists and provide thought leadership on emerging interoperability trends and public health technologies.

  • Support proposal development, solution architecture, and strategic planning efforts requiring public health informatics expertise.

  • Role is contingent upon award


What You Will Need:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. and must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Health Informatics, Health Informatics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Public Health, or related discipline; Master's degree preferred.

  • EIGHT (8) or more years of experience supporting public health informatics, interoperability, surveillance systems, health information exchange, or healthcare technology initiatives.

  • Experience serving as a lead informaticist, interoperability lead, technical advisor, solution lead, or public health modernization leader.

  • Experience with HL7 v2 messaging, Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR), Electronic Case Reporting (eCR), Clinical Document Architecture (CDA), Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), and API-based exchange patterns.

  • Experience designing and implementing public health interoperability architectures supporting surveillance, laboratory, provider, and public health information exchange.

  • Knowledge of healthcare and public health standards including HL7, FHIR, CDA, LOINC, SNOMED CT, RxNorm, USCDI, and public health implementation guides.

  • Experience leading interoperability onboarding, validation, testing, certification, and production implementation efforts.

  • Experience translating policy, business, surveillance, and operational requirements into technical specifications and system designs.

  • Experience supporting public health data modernization and surveillance modernization initiatives.


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Master's degree in Public Health Informatics, Health Informatics, Public Health, Information Systems, or related field.

  • Strong understanding of public health surveillance operations, reporting workflows, data governance, and information management practices.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Experience supporting CDC, state, tribal, local, or territorial health departments.

  • Experience with HIV surveillance processes and data

  • Experience implementing FHIR-based public health exchange and interoperability frameworks.

  • Experience with electronic case reporting (eCR), electronic laboratory reporting (ELR), disease surveillance systems, and notifiable condition reporting.

  • Experience supporting public health data modernization initiatives.

  • Experience implementing interoperability solutions using cloud-native architectures and modern API platforms.

  • Experience with health information exchanges (HIEs), public health registries, and laboratory information management systems.

  • HL7, FHIR, or related interoperability certifications.

  • Experience with public health informatics governance and standards development.

  • Experience leading multidisciplinary technical and public health teams.

The annual salary range for this position is $92,000.00-$153,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Care.com annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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