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California Primary Care Association · 1 hour ago

Associate Director of Data Analytics - Hybrid Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$87K/yr - $92K/yr

3+ years exp

California Primary Care Association (CPCA) is dedicated to leading community clinics and health centers to improve health outcomes. The Associate Director of Data Analytics will support the implementation of the Health Center Controlled Network and data strategy by providing technical assistance, developing analytic tools, and promoting data-driven performance improvement.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Conduct data validation, quality assurance, and performance analysis for clinical quality measures, operational metrics, and statewide health center data

Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and Azara Data Reporting Visualization Software (DRVS). Maintain standardized data repositories, performance indices, and benchmarking tools

Support data modernization initiatives, including FHIR alignment, interoperability efforts, encounter data improvement, and broader quality strategy development

Translate data insights into actionable recommendations for Participating Health Centers (PHCs), HCCN leadership, and CPCA’s policy and advocacy priorities

Coordinate and fulfill data requests from internal and external teams, member health centers, and partners

Serve as a primary point of contact for health center data and IT teams, troubleshooting data issues, supporting workflow improvements, and guiding onboarding and optimization of population health tools (e.g., DRVS)

Provide training, office hours, and resource materials on data governance, data management, analytics, interoperability, quality improvement, and AI readiness

Track PHC engagement, progress toward HCCN objectives, and grant compliance to ensure effective participation and program alignment

Collaborate with Electronic Health Record (EHR) and AI vendors, Health Information Exchange (HIE) partners, population health platforms, and other technical partners to resolve data exchange issues and align data initiatives

Participate in statewide and national workgroups, sharing updates and representing PHC interests

Contribute to planning meetings, convenings, and cross‑organizational strategy discussions to advance coordinated data and technology efforts

Lead the development of an AI strategy for health centers, including governance, ethical use, risk mitigation, and alignment with HRSA and statewide data modernization priorities

Design and deliver AI‑focused training, resources, and technical assistance to build understanding of AI tools, use cases, and implementation requirements

Assess AI readiness, support pilot implementations, evaluate vendor solutions, and guide integration of AI tools into clinical and operational workflows

Oversee the creation of AI‑related metrics, dashboards, and evaluation frameworks to track adoption, performance, and impact across participating health centers

Support the Association's strategic plan

Respond promptly and thoroughly to member inquiries

Attend and participate in required Association meetings

Travel for state, regional, and national conferences, training, and site visits by air and ground transportation

Reports regularly to supervisor

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Data AnalyticsExcelPower BITableauSQLPythonRHealthcare Data StandardsEHR SystemsData VisualizationAnalytical SkillsGrant ManagementCommunication SkillsFacilitation SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in public health, data science, health informatics, computer science, or related field

3+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, health IT, or data strategy—preferably in community health centers or public health settings

Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, DRVS or similar)

Experience in SQL, Python, or R for advanced analysis, automation, and data quality work

Understanding of healthcare data standards and workflows (UDS, CQMs, FHIR, HL7)

Familiarity with EHR systems (Epic, eCW, NextGen, Athena) and population health platforms

Ability to validate data, troubleshoot issues, and translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical audiences

Skilled communicator and facilitator, experienced in leading high‑level meetings, trainings, peer networks, workgroups, and committees using inclusive and collaborative approaches

Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment

Experience supporting grant and budget management, contract development, reporting, and cross‑departmental collaboration

Ability to maintain strong interpersonal and professional relationships with staff, members, partners, and vendors

Ability to travel for state, regional, and national conferences, training, and site visits by air and ground transportation

Ability to respond promptly and thoroughly to member inquiries

Ability to attend and participate in required Association meetings

Ability to report regularly to supervisor

Preferred

Master's degree in public health, data science, health informatics, computer science, or related field

Experience with community health centers, member-driven associations, or non-profit organizations

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance

5% employer retirement contribution

Generous paid time off: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 floating holidays, plus 18 paid holidays (including a December 24th - January 1st Winter Break)

Monthly stipends: $50 for cell phone and $50 for internet

Parking benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, Aflac, and FSA options