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# Data Specialist/ Data Applications Assistant

- **Company:** 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Systems, Microsoft Office, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Performance Monitor, Data Management, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/5c806ab8-d944-4ff8-9fba-afd41e706482/data-specialist-data-applications-assistant-healthcare

## About the Role

* Hybrid position. Minimum of 2 days in the office.
 * Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Health Services, Public Administration, Business, Data/Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent
 * 3-5 years of professional experience in data analysis, data management, research, and reporting, preferably within a healthcare or public health environment.
 * Experience working with healthcare/public health data, including data collection, validation, interpretation, and performance measurement.
 * Strong experience with quality improvement, program evaluation, performance reporting, and data-driven recommendations.
 * Experience working with multiple electronic data platforms and preparing internal, external, or federal program reports, * Data analysis and interpretation
 * Data management and data quality
 * Data collection and validation
 * Healthcare or public health data experience
 * Quality improvement and quality management
 * Performance measurement and monitoring
 * Program evaluation and research
 * Data reporting and report preparation
 * Identifying and resolving missing/incomplete data
 * Working with multiple electronic data platforms
 * Preparing internal, external, and federal reports
 * Research and analytical skills
 * Strong attention to detail and accuracy
 * Project/program coordination
 * Cross-functional collaboration
 * Ability to communicate data findings clearly
 * Microsoft Office/Excel or similar reporting tools
 * Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment

Required Work Experience:

 * 3-5 years of professional experience in a responsible role involving:
 * Data analysis
 * Data management
 * Research
 * Data reporting/applications
 * Quality improvement
 * Program or project coordination
 * Experience should preferably be within
 * Healthcare system
 * Public health system
 * Health services organization
 * Government agency
 * Large private healthcare/public health organization
 * Experience working with complex data systems and multiple stakeholders is preferred.
 * Experience with healthcare/public health program reporting or quality improvement is highly relevant.

## Description

* Perform data analysis, data management, research, and quality management activities supporting the Clinical Quality Improvement Program.
 * Collect, review, analyze, and interpret data from multiple electronic data platforms.
 * Compile, edit, and maintain state program data reports.
 * Prepare monthly, internal, external, and performance reports.
 * Analyze program data and provide recommendations to improve service delivery, quality, and program performance.
 * Monitor agency performance measures, quality indicators, and data endpoints.
 * Identify missing, incomplete, or inaccurate information within data systems and coordinate corrections.
 * Assist with preparation and submission of federal data reports.
 * Support quality improvement projects, program evaluations, research activities, and data-driven initiatives.
 * Assist with vendor training, presentations, and communication related to data entry, data requirements, and reporting.
 * Work collaboratively with program administration, fiscal, data, quality, and other cross-functional teams.
 * Coordinate data activities with other internal programs and functional units.
 * Prepare data and documentation for annual site visits and monitoring of funded agencies.
 * Provide data analysis and reports to internal leadership and program teams.
 * Support day-to-day program operations involving data, research, reporting, and quality improvement.
 * Exercise independent judgment when following established data procedures and processes.
 * Perform other related duties as assigned., * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred/expected.
 * Relevant fields may include:
 * Public Health
 * Healthcare Administration
 * Health Services
 * Public Administration
 * Business Administration
 * Data/Analytics
 * Statistics
 * Research
 * Social Sciences
 * Other related fields