Data Analytics Research Pro — Hybrid, LTSS Focus

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a Data Programmer and Analyst (Research Professional 4) to support LTSS-oriented research projects within the School of Public Health’s Health Policy and Management division. The role emphasizes data management, statistical analysis, and building scalable data infrastructure in a hybrid work setting with onsite Mayo Memorial Building in Minneapolis.

You will construct analytic databases, clean and prepare data, perform descriptive and regression analyses,

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with coursework in statistics, econometrics, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience incl. research data prep.
• Proficiency with at least one statistical programming language (SAS, Stata, or R).
• Experience with healthcare claims data in academic, state or local settings.
• Attention to detail and documentation in statistical code.
• Willingness to learn and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Construct analytic databases from diverse sources (claims, surveys, EHRs).
• Clean, merge, and prepare datasets with quality checks.
• Document data processes and maintain reproducible workflows.
• Conduct descriptive stats and regression analyses; interpret results with teams.
• Develop annotated analytic code for transparency and reproducibility.
• Design and maintain data infrastructure to support ongoing research.

Skills

Statistical programming

Data management

Research collaboration

Communication

Education

BA/BS in stats or related

Master's in health services research/PH/statistics/biostatistics/economics

Tools

SAS

Stata

R

Job description

The University of Minnesota is seeking a Data Programmer and Analyst (Research Professional 4) to support LTSS-oriented research projects within the School of Public Health’s Health Policy and Management division. The role emphasizes data management, statistical analysis, and building scalable data infrastructure in a hybrid work setting with onsite Mayo Memorial Building in Minneapolis.

You will construct analytic databases, clean and prepare data, perform descriptive and regression analyses,