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SUMMARY
HSAG is nationally recognized as an industry leader in the areas of
healthcare data analysis, measure development, and survey research. We
are in search of talented individuals who are interested in a career in
analytics as an Analyst III in HSAG\'s Data Science & Advanced
Analytics division. Together we can spread positive change to make
healthcare better.
UNIQUE BENEFITS
The Analyst III position benefits from HSAG\'s desire to grow its staff
into leaders of healthcare quality improvement in the nation. During the
first year, new HSAG analysts are provided formal internal training in
statistics, machine learning, clinical epidemiology, SAS, Tableau,
healthcare data, and an assortment of healthcare-related topics. The
Analyst III position also offers the opportunity to mentor and supervise
junior-level staff.
HSAG offers:
- A comfortable work-life balance and flexible work schedules.
- Three weeks of paid time off and 15 company-paid holidays where
staff leave two hours early prior to each holiday to get a \"jump
start\" on holiday festivities.
HSAG offers a competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental,
vision, tuition reimbursement and 401(k).
DESCRIPTION
The Analyst III position is a key contributor to cutting-edge
analytic work that spans the broad spectrum of healthcare data projects
at HSAG. Driven by intellectual curiosity and a passion for healthcare
quality, the Analyst III position helps lead components of innovative
analytic plans that are intended to provide healthcare decision and
policy makers with the necessary information to transform healthcare.
HSAG analysts in the Data Science & Advanced Analytics division assist
in designing a wide array of analytic studies and participate in all
phases of the research design process. Analysts may work with a wide
array of data to facilitate data exploration, including (but not limited
to) the following data types:
- survey
- case review
- medical and prescription drug claims and encounters
- eligibility
- demographic
- clinical
- electronic health record
- registry
- vital statistics
- operational
Details regarding potential project assignments and key sources of data
will be discussed with candidates during the interview process.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as an integral part of HSAG Data Science & Advanced Analytics
division.
- Lead small- to medium-sized analytic tasks or projects, while
providing support to other analytic tasks or projects.
- Understand primary types of healthcare data and methods for
approaching data assessments.
- Evaluate a wide array of data types.
- Conduct and interpret analyses, develop appropriate statistical
models, manipulate complex databases, and track and evaluate
patterns of care and outcomes.
- Perform data validation, develop and implement analytic plans, and
cross reference data.
- Attend, participate, and assist in team training meetings.
- Present and communicate project results to nonanalytic staff members
and customers.
- Represent HSAG in a professional manner at all times.
Compensation: 85000 Based on Exp
Job Requirements:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor\'s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., math,
statistics, economics, and epidemiology). Master\'s degree
preferred.
- A minimum of four (4) years of work experience.
- At least three (3) years of healthcare experience.
- At least three (3) years of statistics and/or quantitative analysis
experience.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Expert in the use of SAS software for statistical programming. SAS
certification preferred.
- Proficient in the use of SQL.
- Experience working with relational databases.
- Experience contributing to report writing and formal written
deliverables, including serving as the lead writer/major contributor
to a formal written deliverable.
- Some proposal experience in a supporting role.
- Some experience mentoring junior-level staff.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and work with
multiple teams.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DISCLAIMER
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated
with the position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection
of the curre