Business Analyst - Intermediate
- Cranston, RI
- Contract
- Full-time
Center for Vital Records
Business Analyst-Intermediate
Summary:
The Rhode Island Department of Health is seeking a Business Analyst-Intermediate to support
data operations and public reporting efforts within the Center for Vital Records. This role will
enhance how vital statistics are collected, validated, and shared. This is a high-level position for
a candidate who thrives in analytical environments, takes initiative, and can confidently learn
an existing system and shape data processing improvements. The ideal candidate will have a
thorough knowledge of techniques utilized for managing large datasets; the ability to organize,
analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and
present findings in a clear and concise manner.
Responsibilities:
- Drive improvements in data quality, timeliness and reporting from the Rhode Island
- Standardize data quality control protocols for birth, death, and marriage records
- Develop and maintain data governance documentation and data sharing standards
- Build a public-facing PowerBI dashboard to communicate annual trends and metrics
- Analyze data reports prepared by the team, support routine and ad hoc reporting
- Collaborate across teams and lead special projects with minimal supervision
- Perform special projects and additional tasks as assigned.
- Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field (Bachelor’s with equivalent experience
- Extensive experience with population-level data management and visualization
- Advanced skills in PowerBI, Excel (power user); proficiency with Crystal Report using a
- Strong ability to analyze large datasets and translate data for clear public-facing reports
- Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
- Demonstrated initiative and leadership with experience independently guiding highimpact
- Collaborative mindset with cross-disciplinary team experience