Director, Data Requests & Governance Unit

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Job Description The Bureau of Vital Statistics is responsible for registering and certifying all birth, deaths, spontaneous and induced terminations of pregnancy in NYC. The bureau issues, analyzes and reports on 285,000 vital events each year. The bureau is a very large customer service operation, providing death certification services on a 24/7 basis, issuing more than 900,000 certified copies of birth and death records, and fulfilling hundreds of data requests annually. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Routine Statistical File Production and Surveillance Lead the production of standard mortality and natality statistics, including tabulations, indicators, and trend analyses used for agency reporting and public dissemination. Oversee and contribute directly to rapid surveillance reporting, including timely analyses used to monitor emerging trends, anomalies, and public health concerns. Ensure analytic outputs meet established standards for methodological rigor, accuracy, and interpretability. Data Requests and Analytic Products. Manage and fulfill internal and external data requests, including requests from other programs, leadership, researchers, and partner agencies. D...