Statistician

Department Summary

The California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) is the largest population-based state health survey in the nation and the premier source of credible and comprehensive data on the health and health care needs of California’s large and diverse population. A model for health surveys for other states, CHIS is committed to ensuring everyone has access to data - policymakers, advocates, health care providers, community organizations, researchers, journalists, and the public - to fight for policies that will improve the lives of Californians through better health and health care. We make sure that data didn’t just sit on a shelf but was accessible and widely disseminated through our public use files and AskCHIS free web query tool.

Position Summary

The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research is a pioneering institution dedicated to democratizing health data and advancing health equity. Through initiatives like the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) and the Health Economics and Evaluation Research (HEER) Program, we provide accessible data to policymakers, advocates, and the public. Our work focuses on understanding social drivers of health, revealing health inequities, and dismantling systemic barriers to achieve health justice. With a commitment to data equity and inclusive research, we empower communities and drive lasting change. Join us in building a healthcare system that leaves no one behind.

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

• Extensive statistical and programming training. (Required)
• Demonstrated general programming skills. (Required)
• Demonstrated expertise in the utilization of statistical software to automate and reproduce statistical work. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to use PC-based computing systems in a network environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office software. Familiarity with the world-wide-web as an information resource. (Required)
• Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and experience in data management. (Required)
• English communication skills to effectively communicate in oral and written form with all levels of people including, Principal Investigators, project managers, and co-workers of equal stature. (Required)
• Demonstrated organizational skills to set-up tracking systems, prioritize job duties, and track each assignment to a satisfactory completion. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to perform tasks, investigate and solve problems. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances while maintaining professional demeanor. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to design, and construct Microsoft Access databases, and interact with them using SQL, and R. (Required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of R Shiny, VBA, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C++ or other programming languages. (Required)
• Knowledge and experience in creating confidential and public analytical survey files including survey data quality control, data augmentation, data documentation, and data dissemination. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related field or equivalent education and experience (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

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