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Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Public Health (DPH), is recruiting for a Data Access Specialist in the Office of Health Informatics (OHI). 

This position offers the option to work remotely up to 5 days per week and will be headquartered at one of the DPH central or regional offices. This schedule may vary depending on training and operational needs. 

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

  • 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months. 
  • Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service. 
  • Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!  
  • Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
  • Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
  • A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

Position Summary

As the Data Access Specialist, you will be responsible for managing data requests and data access requests for the DPH Data Resource Center which includes:

  • Overseeing and tracking all aspects of data requests. This includes responding to questions about available data, explaining the division’s data request process, ensuring Data Use Agreements are completed, following up to ensure requests are filled and invoiced, etc. 
  • Participating in the development and maintenance of the new Data Request Tracking System. This may include developing business requirements, working with developers to ensure business needs are met, testing updates, and helping to provide training and technical assistance to users. 
  • Performing project coordination activities of hundreds of data requests every year. 
  • Building customer relations with internal DHS staff, other state agency representatives, and external business partners. Supporting communications around data requests.
  • Providing guidance and input to data governance bodies, developing data governance frameworks, ensuring data privacy.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $41.00 and $43.34 per hour (approximately between $85,200 and $90,100 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. The position is classified as a Research Analyst – Advanced and is in pay schedule and range 08/03. 

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

For positions that allow remote working flexibility, working outside of Wisconsin or in bordering cities will not be allowed except in extremely limited circumstances due to the need to report to an office location in Wisconsin on short notice.

Employees must have access to secure high-speed internet for remote work option. Mileage reimbursement to the employee’s headquarter location is not provided. Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

  • Experience developing or supporting data governance frameworks or data governance bodies across an organization with numerous data sources throughout the data lifecycle. 
  • Experience organizing and managing data sharing requests or developing and managing data sharing agreements.
  • Experience providing guidance or technical assistance to data-related staff (e.g., requestors, stewards, owners, etc.) on data sharing process.     

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

  • Experience working with and guiding others to work with confidential information and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Experience with project management or coordination (i.e. planning, monitoring results, change and quality improvement projects, recommending alternative processes, implementation, evaluation, etc.).
  • Experience collecting data needs and requirements from data requestors, such as translating or interpreting requests, analyzing requests, organizing information, documenting data needs, etc.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are limited to two (2) pages each. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here. 

How To Apply

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  • Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. 
  • If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. 
  • For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources at DHSDPHHR@dhs.wisconsin.gov. 

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here..

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 8/14/26 by 11:59 pm. 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm.  Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.