(Hybrid) Health Data Analyst

About the Opportunity

The Health Affairs Institute (HAI) frequently engages in collaborative efforts with West Virginia's Department of Human Services (DoHS), other state agencies, hospital systems, and nonprofits throughout West Virginia. Ideal candidates will have work experience that aligns with the mission of DoHS's Bureau for Medical Services, Bureau for Children and Families, Bureau for Behavioral Health, Bureau for Children and Families, and Bureau for Public Health.

The Health Data Analyst's overarching responsibilities include conducting relevant policy and evaluation research and participating in interdisciplinary research and evaluation teams. The successful Health Data Analyst will be data-driven with strong analytical skills and a proven record of finding insights in disparate data and effectively communicating that information to drive decision-making.

What You'll Do

• Serves as an HAI representative and liaison to the West Virginia DoHS for the planning and performance of projects, programs, and activities involving health data analytics and program evaluation.
• Facilitates communication and efficient collaboration between research partners at the Health Affairs Institute and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources staff.
• Ensures that data analytic and research/evaluation activities comply with Health Affairs Institute and University-level policies for the responsible conduct of research and federal and state policies.
• Support HAI projects in communicating data and spatial analyses to many audiences Collaborate with HAI projects to execute both basic and complex data and mapping analyses. Prepare static and interactive maps and dashboards for internal & external audiences
• Use statistical software (e.g., SAS Python, SQL Server) to clean, manage, and analyze data.
• Use ARC or other GIS packages
• Provides consultation to faculty and government partners regarding the preparation of research proposals, design and methodology, data analytics, and interpretation of results.
• Identifies opportunities for potential collaborations between the Health Sciences Center and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.
• Prepares reports as required by the University, the Health Sciences Center administration, and external agencies.
• Communicates results of analytic projects and program evaluations with relevant West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources staff.
• Conducts or directs special projects as assigned. Acts in other matters and capacities as delegated by the Director of Health Analytics for the Health Affairs Institute.
• Conducts advanced analytics such as machine learning and performs predictive analytics
• Possesses knowledge and expertise in geo-spatial analysis

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a health-related field
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the following: Record of research and achievement in health outcomes and policy research (health services research, public health informatics, health policy, clinical outcomes) as evidenced by publications and a sustained research program. Experience and knowledge in machine learning and predictive analytics. Experience in conducting geo-spatial analysis. Experience conducting research/evaluation within the academic and governmental sectors. Good knowledge of Medicaid Claims data and adequate understanding of using eligibility, facility header, facility detail, and professional files. Experience in conducting in-house training
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.