Data Visualization Lead, Bureau of Data Technology & Strategy

Job Description

The Center for Population Health Data Science (CPHDS)- launched in October of 2023- aims to catalyze critical data modernization work and enable the agency to make progress toward linking public health, healthcare, and social service for timely and effective publication. We are working towards making these data more accessible, timely, equitable, meaningfully usable, and protected – and actively used to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of New Yorkers. We aim to strengthen agencywide data capabilities by empowering our workforce, enhancing intra- and inter-agency data sharing, and using modern technology to yield trusted and integrated data and insights. A real-time and comprehensive view of city needs is needed to enhance public health actions and improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable New Yorkers. The CPHDS is working to strengthen citywide population health surveillance by be ter linking public health, healthcare, and social service data to fully characterize and improve the health of New Yorkers. Our vision is for these data to be accessible, timely, equitable, meaningfully usable, and protected in order to protect and promote health and wellbeing of New Yorkers. The Bureau of Data Technology and Strategy (DTS) is home to data strategy, data communication, data governance, data product management, data engineering, and data science capabilities. The Unified Data Experience (UDX) team is working to modernize how the agency communicates data to the public, ensuring usability, accessibility, and approachability of al public-facing data communication products.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Lead and mentor a team of analysts focused on converting raw data into actionable insights.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of data solution development with an emphasis on quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Develop and refine data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and dbt.
• Integrate data pipelines into the organization’s cloud infrastructure.
• Create and maintain dashboards using tools like Tableau, Data Wrapper, R, Python, SAS, and SQL.
• Coordinate with IT and manage partnerships with data providers.
• Establish analytical frameworks and ensure data integrity across platforms.
• Drive organizational adoption of advanced analytics and visualization strategies.
• Guide both front-end design (intuitive, human-centered) and back-end architecture (scalable, structured).
• Lead cross-functional analytics initiatives and manage complex data projects.
• Provide quality assurance and continuously expand team capability in visualization best practices.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning, offering training and growth in modern data tools.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Proven experience as a Data Visualization Lead, BI Developer, or in a related role focused on dashboard development and data storytelling.
• Expertise in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Datawrapper, R, Python, and SAS.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, dashboard design principles, and user-centered design.
• Hands-on experience with modern data engineering tools, including Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and dbt.
• Ability to design and implement scalable data pipelines that support real-time and batch analytics.
• Familiarity with SQL and cloud-based data environments (e.g., Azure Synapse, Data Lake).
• Experience setting up visualization standards, quality assurance processes, and governance protocols.
• Knowledge of best practices in data integrity, security, automation, and workflow optimization.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a proven ability to guide cross-functional analytics teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into accessible visual insights for diverse stakeholders

Why you should work for us:

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.

o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.

o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

o a tax-deferred savings program and

o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Qualifications

• For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:

Probationary Period

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