Research Scientist II (Data Analysis)

Health Research, Inc; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition support

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Health Research, Inc. seeks a Research Scientist II to analyze NYS DOH and other data sources for planning and evaluating Value Based Payment initiatives.

You will draft measure specifications, analyze project data, and share findings with internal and external stakeholders through presentations, reports, and manuscripts. Requirements include advanced degree in Public Health/Statistics, plus experience with R/RStudio, SAS, SQL, and large datasets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field and three years of research experience; OR a Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field and two years of such experience; OR a doctorate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field.
• Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field. R and/or RStudio programming experience. Advanced Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)/Structured Query Language (SQL) programming skills. Experience in data management and/or analysis using large databases.
• Familiarity with quality measures used in primary care. Experience with or knowledge of New York State public health insurance programs. Experience with Microsoft Access and/or Excel.

Responsibilities

• The Research Scientist II will be responsible for conducting analyses from existing New York State Department of Health, state and federal data sources that can be used to plan and evaluate Value Based Payment (VBP) related initiatives.
• The Research Scientist II will be responsible for executing draft measure specifications, analyzing data collected as part of new and ongoing projects, summarizing the results to members of the Department of Health and external project teams, and disseminating findings through presentations, reports, and manuscripts.

Skills

R/RStudio

Data analysis

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or related field

Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or related field

Doctorate in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or related field

Tools

SAS

SQL

Microsoft Access

Excel

Job description

Applications to be submitted by November 03, 2026

Compensation Grade

P22

Compensation Details

Minimum: $85,781.00 - Maximum: $85,781.00 Annually

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

Department

(OHSQA) Office of Health Services Quality and Analytics

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Research Scientist II will be responsible for conducting analyses from existing New York State Department of Health, state and federal data sources that can be used to plan and evaluate Value Based Payment (VBP) related initiatives. The Research Scientist II will be responsible for executing draft measure specifications, analyzing data collected as part of new and ongoing projects, summarizing the results to members of the Department of Health and external project teams, and disseminating findings through presentations, reports, and manuscripts.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field and three years of research experience; OR a Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field and two years of such experience; OR a doctorate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field. R and/or RStudio programming experience. Advanced Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)/Structured Query Language (SQL) programming skills. Experience in data management and/or analysis using large databases. Familiarity with quality measures used in primary care. Experience with or knowledge of New York State public health insurance programs. Experience with Microsoft Access and/or Excel.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position, in accordance with applicable federal requirements.

Travel up to 10% of the time will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

www.healthresearch.org

About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.

HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Health, dental and vision insurance -Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;

• Flexible benefit accounts -Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;

• Generous paid time off -Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;

• Tuition support -Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;

• Retirement Benefits -HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;

• Employee Assistance Program -Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;

• And so much more!

Work Location Expectations

At HRI, the nature of hybrid and onsite work varies by position. Some roles require full onsite presence, while others allow a hybrid schedule. Managers determine the specific telecommuting expectations for each role based on operational needs and job responsibilities. If designated as hybrid, you will divide your time between working remotely and reporting onsite. Regardless of telecommuting status, all HRI employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their official work location and must reside in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Vermont.