Synar Coordinator (Health Resource Analyst I)

Job Summary
The Synar Coordinator (Health Resource Analyst I) plays a vital role in managing and analyzing health resource data to support compliance with federal and state regulations related to tobacco sales. This position involves coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure accurate data collection, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities
· Research tobacco control polices at federal and state levels to develop a report on identified gaps affecting Nevada and assessing Nevada’s best practices

· Provide technical assistance to state and local health departments in identifying strategies to reduce youth tobacco use

· Develop and produce reports analyzing the effectiveness of health resource allocation related to tobacco control efforts that improve Nevada’s Synar compliance rates

· Develop recommendations for changes to health policy and programmatic efforts related to tobacco control, particularly retail violation rate compliance

· Coordinate with stakeholders and partners, including local health authorities, tribal partners, and rural coalitions, to support efforts in the state to reduce the RVR to less than 12% per the 2023-2027 Synar Strategic Plan

· Develop new strategies and merchant education training to prevent underage tobacco sales

· Schedule and lead at least one meeting each month of the State Synar Team, including agenda development, meeting notes, and notes sharing

· Select and research four states with relatively similar geography to Nevada that have an RVR of 10% or lower to determine ways Nevada may improve its annual RVR

· Write one recommendation report to present to the State Synar Team

· Actively participate in at least two meetings and webinars monthly related to Synar and the programs of other states to create one list of new protocols, successes, and challenges to inform policy makers within the State Synar Team

· Promote the Responsible Tobacco Nevada website as outlined in a service agreement with the owner of the website

· Collaborate with the Nevada Cancer Coalition and the Nevada Tobacco Control and Smoke Free Coalition

· Collaborate with the Nevada Cancer Coalition and other partners to develop the protocol for the 2026 Synar Coverage Study

· Attend one annual conference related to Tobacco and Health

· Other activities outlined in the Scope of Work as directed

Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, health services, health management, or a related field

· Previous experience in data analysis, health services, tobacco control, youth prevention, or related fields

· Proficient in Excel

· Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex data to diverse audiences

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Ability to travel by plane and car to meet with partners and attend a national conference, as outlined in the scope of work

· Background check and fingerprinting required

Competencies

• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage projects and timelines
• Familiarity with health resource allocation and health disparities issues in the context of tobacco control
• Knowledge of public health policies, procedures, and regulations related to tobacco control and youth prevention
• Ability to use data to inform decision-making and resource allocation processes
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to navigate complex systems and work independently to meet deadlines
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and partners to achieve program goals and objectives.

Pay: $27.15 - $27.16 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $27