R and Python Programmer / Data Scientist, Epidemiologic Research (Durational with Benefits)

Kaiser Permanente; Pasadena (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a data analytics professional to support analytical programming, data management, and reporting for projects within the California region. The role involves extracting and merging large datasets, developing automated reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to inform business decisions.

Responsibilities include data preparation, basic analyses, and creating BI-friendly outputs, with a strong focus on accuracy and reproducibility in a healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum one year programming with SAS, SQL, R or other analytical language.
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent experience in data analytics may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Extract, manipulate, and merge large databases to create analytical datasets.
• Program and maintain analytical software and automated reporting.
• Perform simple analyses and create visualizations for stakeholders.
• Support data loading, quality control, and data management activities.

Skills

Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management

Attention to Detail

Business Knowledge

Communication

Critical Thinking

Cross-Group Collaboration

Decision Making

Dependability

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Drives Results

Facilitation Skills

Health Care Industry

Influencing Others

Integrity

Learning Agility

Organizational Savvy

Problem Solving

Short- and Long-term Learning & Recall

Teamwork

Topic-Specific Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Social/Physical/Life Science, Business, or related field

Equivalent experience: minimum two years in data analytics

Tools

SAS Tools

SQL/SAS

Data Mining

Data Visualization Tools

Statistical Programming Language

Written Communication

Job description

NOTE: Although this position is largely remote, candidates are required to live in the state of California (CA).

Job Summary:

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is also responsible for programming in analytical programming languages (may include SAS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, etc.), data management, quality control, and reporting for projects as appropriate; extracting, manipulating, and merging large databases to create analytical datasets; performing simple analytical tasks using SAS or other analytical tools; maintaining and troubleshooting software and programs; and implementing automated reporting and data loading schemes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Pursues self-development and effective relationships with others by sharing resources, information, and knowledge with coworkers and customers; listening, responding to, and seeking performance feedback; acknowledging strengths and weaknesses; assessing and responding to the needs of others; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
• Completes work assignments by applying up-to-date knowledge in subject area to meet deadlines; following procedures and policies and applying data, and resources to support projects or initiatives; collaborating with others, often cross-functionally, to solve business problems; supporting the completion of priorities, deadlines, and expectations; communicating progress and information; identifying and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities when possible; and escalating issues or risks as appropriate.
• Assists with data analysis interpretation by organizing and editing reports and presentations telling a compelling story to stakeholders to enable and influence decision making.
• Supports data-informed decisions under the guidance of more senior employees by working with clients to identify and clarify key business needs; assisting in the development of outcomes and process measures; translating business requirements; informing data/information needs and data collection methods; measuring the impact of business decisions on clients, customers, and/or members; working with clients and staff to identify opportunities and methods to improve efficiencies with analysis; supporting end-users; and documenting processes and deliverables.
• Assists with data and information gathering for targeted variables in an established systematic fashion by cleaning and organizing data; querying, merging, and extracting data across sources; completing routine data refresh and update; and providing user support and documentation.
• Supports data preparation for analytic efforts under the guidance of more senior employees by cleaning data to ensure quality and accuracy based on provided guidelines; and consolidating data.
• Assists with the execution of creative data analytic approaches leading to actionable outcomes by organizing metrics to be analyzed and calculating algorithms and conducting basic analyses under the guidance of more senior employees, including descriptive statistics.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and automation of business and reporting solutions by creating summary statistics; organizing data reports, visualizations, and/or interactive Business Intelligence (BI) reports; identifying opportunities to improve exiting reporting solutions; and preparing documentation as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Core)

• Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management
• Attention to Detail
• Business Knowledge
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Cross-Group Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Dependability
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support
• Drives Results
• Facilitation Skills
• Health Care Industry
• Influencing Others
• Integrity
• Learning Agility
• Organizational Savvy
• Problem Solving
• Short- and Long-term Learning & Recall
• Teamwork
• Topic-Specific Communication

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Functional)

• SAS Tools
• SQL/SAS
• Data Mining
• Data Visualization Tools
• Statistical Programming Language
• Written Communication

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year experience programming with SAS, SQL, R or other similar analytical programming language.
• Bachelors degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Social/Physical/Life Science, Business, or related field OR Minimum two (2) years experience in data analytics or a directly related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year relational database experience.
• One (1) year experience working with data visualization tools.
• One (1) year experience working with SQL.
• One (1) year machine learning experience.
• One (1) year experience working with business intelligence tools.
• One (1) year experience working with Open Source Tools (e g , R, Python).