Senior Data Analyst (HPM_mj)

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Senior Data Analyst (HPM_mj) to oversee large data sets and perform advanced analyses for pregnancy health outcomes with a Medicaid focus.

The role requires a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in health policy, economics, or related field and 6+ years of experience; a Bachelor's with 10 years’ experience is also acceptable. Hybrid work arrangement with on-campus and remote options.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in health policy, economics, maternal and child health, epidemiology or related field with minimum 6 years experience; Bachelor's with 10 years experience also acceptable.
• Experience with SAS, STATA or R programming and working knowledge of simple, descriptive statistics; excellent scientific writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data acquisition and analyses as part of a multi-disciplinary research team.
• Develop analytic data files and perform statistical analyses on large, complex datasets.
• Assist with manuscripts, grants, and regulatory submissions.
• Contribute to dissemination of research findings through publications and presentations.
• Maintain data infrastructure and track data assets; adhere to protocols.

Skills

SAS

STATA

R

Statistical analysis

Scientific writing

Education

Master's degree in health policy / economics / maternal and child health / epidemiology / related field

Bachelor's degree in health policy / economics / maternal and child health / epidemiology / related field

Tools

SQL

Job description

Job Description - Senior Data Analyst (HPM_mj) (26004636)

Senior Data Analyst (HPM_mj)

Candidate's with a Master's Degree in health policy, economics, maternal and child health, epidemiology, or related field can have a minimum of 6 years' experience. Equivalent education/experience may be substituted for degree requirement. Candidate's with a Bachelor's Degree in health policy, economics, maternal and child health, epidemiology, or related field must also have at least 10 years of related work experience.

Job Summary

Oversees large, complex data sets and utilizes advanced programming methods and statistical software for raw data extraction and aggregation, statistical analysis, and document programming to create analytic data files. Creates statistical reports; assists with manuscripts, grants, and regulatory submissions. Maintains data infrastructure and tracks data assets. Adheres to all protocols.

Essential Functions

• The position will work with a multi-disciplinary team of investigators, research assistants, and data analysts on research projects related to pregnancy health outcomes, with a particular focus on Medicaid populations. The data scientist will be responsible for coordinating data acquisition and analyses. Additionally, the data scientist will contribute to dissemination of research findings by participating in drafting publications and presentation materials. The candidate must possess experience with SAS, STATA or R programming and have a working knowledge of simple, descriptive statistical procedures. The candidate must also possess excellent scientific writing skills.

Physical Effort

Position is mostly sedentary.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Data Scientist III

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Data Science

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Master\'s Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 6

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.