Assistant Data Manager

About the role

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: Assistant Data Manager Agency: Department of Public Health Job Requisition ID: JR0000002034 Shift: Day (United States of America)

About the role

Pay Grade: M $56,310.72 - $73,677.24 Annually

Click HERE for Video Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters. What We Offer.

As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits. Make a Professional Impact

• Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play. Enjoy Workplace Flexibility
• Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia. Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team
• Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. Achieve Career Longevity
• Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career. Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture
• Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role. Feel Pride in Where you Work
• Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself. This is a FEDERAL GRANT FUNDED position and is subject to available grant funds. The HIV Assistant Data Manager position is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the electronic data capture system for HIV counseling, testing, and prevention services. The assistant data manager oversees the data team's workflow, monitors incoming electronic submissions for accuracy and completeness, resolves data errors, and ensures timely corrections. This position also provides frontline support to district and site users, assists with training, and contributes to data analysis and reporting. The Assistant Data Manager plays a key role in maintaining high-quality, real-time data in alignment with CDC and state requirements. Oversee the daily flow of both electronic and paper form HIV testing data submissions from all health districts and sites to ensure data is received, reviewed, and processed on time. Monitor data quality dashboards and system alerts; identify errors, missing data, or incomplete submissions; and coordinate corrections with district and site staff. Support the Data Manager in running routine data quality checks and preparing summary reports, performance snapshots, and monitoring updates. Assist the Data Manager with basic data analysis, including generating tables, charts, and summary metrics for routine reporting. Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports by compiling data, reviewing for accuracy, and formatting outputs. Help develop clear data visualizations and presentation materials for internal meetings, provider calls, and leadership updates. Serve as the first point of contact for data entry staff and site users for technical questions, basic troubleshooting, and system navigation support. Escalate complex system or data quality issues to the Data Manager and coordinate with IT or the system vendor when needed. Provide onboarding, refresher training, and technical assistance to district staff and new users to ensure proper system use and adherence to data protocols. Assist the Data Manager with maintaining site IDs, user accounts, permissions, and site profiles within the electronic system. Ensure compliance with all data security, confidentiality, and privacy standards

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes three (3) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or seven (7) years of related professional experience which includes three (3) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or three (3) years of experience required at the lower level Mgr, Business Ops (GSM010) or position equivalent.--Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Pay and benefits

Completion of a master's degree in public health, public administration, or a field related area of assignment and two years of human service program planning, evaluation, or professional-level delivery experience in work related to the area of assignment.

Completion of a bachelor's degree in any field and four year of human service program planning, evaluation, or professional-level delivery experience in work related to the area of assignment. The successful applicant will have advanced knowledge of public health core competencies and statistical software. Possess background in HIV epidemiology, process and outcome evaluation. Have working knowledge of HIV and HIV related systems.

Knowledge of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Georgia. Areas of specialization consist of public health research; data analysis and management; infectious disease modeling (Excel macros and decision tree); epidemiology; disease & outbreak investigations; community mobilization; qualitative research development; literature reviews, IRB guidance; budget allocation; public health readiness & response; manuscript development and submission.

Familiar with Evaluation Web system Use of SPSS, SAS, Excel macros, and to input, analyze and evaluate simple and complex data sets.

Experience in HIV Prevention, including data analysis, data management, and establishing/monitoring protocols Additional Information: The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Employment Information State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. All qualified applicants will be considered,but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

BENEFITS Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.