Healthcare Data Scientist II: SAS & Analytics Lead

AFMC

Little Rock (AR)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

AFMC, Inc. in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Healthcare Data Scientist II to support quality improvement projects, surveys, and HEDIS initiatives.

You will coordinate data activities, ensure protocol compliance, and contribute to data-driven decision making. The role requires leading analytics on assigned projects, advanced SAS skills, data sampling design, SAS programming, data manipulation, and presentation of findings at conferences, with HIPAA compliance and collaboration with

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related field.
Base SAS certification or equivalent certification.
Three years of experience in statistical analysis including writing SAS programs, data manipulation, model estimation and model evaluation.
Three years of experience in SAS, REDCap, HEDIS, ArcGIS, or Administrative Claims.
Reliable, high-speed wireless internet service (Wi-Fi).

Responsibilities

Act as lead analyst on assigned projects.
Demonstrate knowledge and experience with all functions related to Data Scientist I.
Develop and write suitable data sampling frames to meet project goals and objectives.
Download/export data from large data sets/databases and generate SAS code to edit data for accuracy and completeness.
Demonstrate understanding and appropriate use of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures related to program evaluation.
Manipulate data and conduct data analysis using SAS statistical package or geospatial software; transfer data into formats conducive to appropriate analyses.
Interpret, summarize, and document results from statistical analyses
Produce graphs, charts, and other visual representations of data.
Prepare summary reports of analysis for presentation to internal and external clients.
Present findings and demonstrate projects at local, state, and national conferences.
Ensure projects follow AFMC and/or certified survey protocol in terms of abstract design, data collection, statistical analysis, and contractual requirements.
Ensure project methodologies are written or updates as needed to accomplish project goals and objectives.
Produce overall analysis plans with detailed specifications for analysis files, consistency checks, tables, and figures.
Communicate effectively and collaborate with internal and external clients regarding statistical analysis issues and project development.
Assist with data entry, data verification, verification of results and database maintenance as required or directed.
Draft comprehensive reports containing statistical results and interpretations, adhering to format, content, and style guidelines, giving consideration to usability, and ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality.
Conduct workshops, seminars and staff training as needed.
Follow AFMC, state and federal protocols regarding data confidentiality/security and HIPAA compliance.
Additional duties as assigned.