Vital Statistics Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Posting Title
Vital Statistics Quality Assurance Analyst

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Center for Health Statistics

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
October 10, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
The annual salary for this position is up to $83,600.00, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location : Central Office - 123 Robert S Kerr Ave; OKC, OK

Salary : up to $83,600.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time : Full Time

Work Schedule : Monday to Friday

Primary Hours : 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Position Description: The Vital Statistics Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for serving as an experienced data analyst who will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating quality improvement and quality assurance activities of Vital Statistics. To achieve this, the incumbent will be required to consult with OSDH Vital Records (VR) and data providers including Health Care Facilities, Physicians, State Medical Examiner’s Office, and Funeral Directors; federal and state partners; as well as other OSDH programs that rely on the information collected. Additionally, they will collaborate with other Vital Statistic QA staff to manage Oklahoma Vital Records’ data. This includes data processing and editing, finalization, file creation and submission to other OSDH programs, state and federal agencies. They will create official Oklahoma Vital Statistics (e.g. birth rates, mortality rates, life expectancy) and conduct analyses using these data investigating potential associations, attributes and trends surrounding these events.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Manage Vital Records’ data related to federal contracts and Oklahoma mandated state partners. Assuring submission and data quality requirements are met or exceeded related to the Vital Records Cooperative Project contract with NCHS.
  
• Develop data exports/reports and create statistical reports.
  
• Collaborate with other state and contracted resources to address data inconsistencies, problems, bugs and errors within the Vital Records data and/or systems.
  
• Writes queries to identify data gaps.
  
• Creates Quality Assurance reports for data providers.
  
• EVVE and STEVE management.
  
• Provides recommendations to update policy, administrative code and law as appropriate.
  
• Serves as technical advisor to VR staff.
  
• Assists other Center for Health Statistics programs: the development and implementation of quality assurance processes; fulfillment of data request; report development; analytic projects/studies.
  
• Consults with Federal and State partners (Health Care Facilities, Physicians, State Medical Examiner’s Office, Funeral Directors, etc.) on the improvement of the Vital Records systems. Including HIE activities related to Vital Records.
  
• Consults and assists OSDH/VR staff in the system re-engineering, data cleaning, data archiving and record issuance projects.
  
• Serves on various committees, councils and workgroups.
  
• Represents the Department in meetings with other agencies.
  
• Consults with partners in the coordination of grant writing and preparation of grant related reports.
  
• Participates/Represents the Oklahoma State Department of Health on National Organizations related to Vital Records (e.g. National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS), CDC/NCHS).
  
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health (Biostatistics/Epidemiology), analytics, informatics, or related Master’s level degree.
  
• At least two years of experience as a statistician, biostatistician, or epidemiologist for a public health registry system.
  
• Proficient in querying and analyzing relational data using SAS and/or SQL
  
• Data Analytics Tools: Proficiency in utilizing data analytics tools such as Excel, Tableau, Power Bl, R or similar platforms for data analysis, visualization, and reporting.
  
• Statistical Analysis Software: Proficiency with statistical analysis software such as SAS or R to conduct advanced statistical analysis of health-related data.
  

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
  
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of statistical and research theory and methods; of probability and sampling; of data processing applications to data management problems; of inferential statistics; of techniques of data collection; of a wide range of analytical principles and practices. Ability to monitor and evaluate program performance; to plan and organize programmatic research; to interpret and apply policy material; to analyze and interpret various health care needs; to speak to the public; to communicate statistical results effectively, both orally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both professional and lay people and be competent in presenting data in technical and non-technical settings. Strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to meet with the public and conduct public information programs; to write technical and non-technical information material; to use a personal computer and applicable software; and to manipulate large databases.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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