The Senior Program Manager for Data Analytics and Strategy
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Operations, Data Science
USD 90k-97,500 / year
Posted on Dec 17, 2025
The Senior Program Manager for Data Analytics and Strategy
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Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department | NC Institute for Public Health-468520 |
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| Career Area | Other |
| Posting Open Date | 12/16/2025 |
| Application Deadline | 01/05/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) |
| Working Title | The Senior Program Manager for Data Analytics and Strategy |
| Appointment Type | EHRA Non-Faculty |
| Position Number | 20073996 |
| Vacancy ID | NF0009444 |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time Permanent |
| FTE | 1 |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | $90,000-97,500 |
| Proposed Start Date | 01/26/2026 |
Position Information
| Be a Tar Heel! | A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. |
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| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | Bridging academics and practice at the UNC Gillings, the mission of the North Carolina Institute for Public Health (NCIPH) is to facilitate, collaboratively lead and foster innovative solutions to public health challenges in N.C. and beyond by creating systems, policies, and programs that work for all. |
| Position Summary | The Senior Program Manager for Data Analytics and Strategy is a professional position based in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health’s North Carolina Institute for Public Health (NCIPH) within the Community Assessment and Strategy (CAS) team. NCIPH focuses on bridging academics and public health practice through training, technical assistance, research, and practice-driven programs. The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating projects with community partners, including: designing research/technical assistance assessments, implementing evidence-based methods, analyzing and visualizing data, interpreting assessment results, and translating/disseminating assessment results through publication, reporting, and education of community partners. They will also have the opportunity to generate new projects aligned with NCIPH’s key priority areas based on available funding opportunities with internal and external partners. The individual will be expected to serve as a non-faculty principal investigator on some projects and as a project manager or associate on others. The Senior Program Manager will report to the director of NCIPH and serve as the team lead and supervisor for the Data Analytics and Strategy subteam. Supervisory duties will include training team members, guiding their work, and overseeing performance of permanent, temporary, and student members. As team lead, the Senior Program Manager will be responsible for meeting project deliverables, communicating with project partners, and implementing project workplans. The position is hybrid with at least one day a week onsite. This individual in this role is required to live in NC and reside within commuting distance of UNC campus. Occasional travel is required. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Strong skills in data management (using SAS, R, or equivalent software). In alignment with organizational values, a successful candidate will demonstrate a deep commitment to health inequities as well as a passion for individual and collective learning. A successful candidate will have proven ability to function independently, and be able to successfully manage relationships in a team-based project environment. Ability to serve as a supervisor and guide the work of a small group to success. Candidate should have an interest in pursuing and developing new projects and funding aligned with organizational goals. A successful candidate will have excellent project management skills, be detail oriented, have a proven ability to work both independently and with a team, be able to manage budgets, be familiar with Microsoft Teams, Asana and meeting/facilitating via Zoom. Occasional travel is required. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Masters or doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or statistics with prior experience in a professional capacity for a state, local, or international public health agency or academic institution. Knowledge of North Carolina public health system a plus. A well-rounded candidate with additional skill sets (e.g. GIS, Python, Tableau, other visualization skills) that can contribute to projects would be an asset. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions | |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/310429 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Giuliana Braakman, HR |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | braakman@unc.edu |
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing/research Sample
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
- Bachelor’s degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
- Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
- Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
- Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
- None of the above
- * Please list any data management/analysis software you are familiar with (R, Python, SAS, Stata, or other) and your level of proficiency for each (beginner, intermediate, or advanced)
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please provide a work sample that demonstrates your ability to collect, transform, analyze, and interpret community health data. Examples might include a summary of your methods and approach, accompanied by a brief report, product, or summary of findings. While assignments from academic coursework are acceptable, examples from applied or practice-based work are preferred.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please briefly describe the role you played in the development of the work sample (manager, contributor, other).
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you served as a supervisor before (yes/no)? If you answered “yes”, please briefly describe your supervisory experience (e.g. number of direct reports, permanent or temp/student employees, total years served as supervisor).
(Open Ended Question)