(Hybrid) Health Data Analyst Senior - Health Affairs Institute

West Virginia University • West Virginia, WV

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Health Affairs Institute at West Virginia University is seeking a Hybrid Health Data Analyst Senior. The Health Affairs Institute (HAI) provides organizational leadership for collaborative activities involving the Health Sciences Center, the West Virginia Department of Health Services (DOHS), and other partners. HAI offers data analytic support, program evaluation expertise, technical assistance, and project management support. With offices in Morgantown and Charleston, HAI employs over 50 full-time staff. The Senior Data Analyst plays a crucial role in the State-University partnership, working with the state to leverage data, support analytic and policy needs, conduct policy and evaluation research, and provide oversight of data analysts. The ideal candidate will be data-driven with strong analytical skills, capable of extracting insights from diverse data sources and communicating them effectively to inform decision-making.

Requirements

• Master’s level degree in health-related field required
• A minimum of three (3) 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 conducting research/evaluation within the academic and governmental sectors.
• Good knowledge in Medicaid Claims data and adequate understanding of using eligibility, facility header, facility detail and professional files.
• Experience in conducting in-house training
• Extensive knowledge and experience in utilizing large health databases for research, program evaluation, and policy development.
• Ability to project and maintain a positive and collaborative attitude.
• Record of accomplishments in the area of health data analytics.
• Strong ability to communicate goals, methods, and results of research initiatives with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard software packages such as SAS or R
• Good knowledge in handling mortality data
• Experience working with Medicaid Claims data and adequate understanding of using eligibility, facility header, facility detail and professional files.
• Training and facilitation skills
• Strong understanding of Data Security and Compliance – particularly with HIPAA and PHI data access and storage

Responsibilities

• Oversees/provides mentorship to other analysts as directed by the Director Health Analytics.
• Oversees the analyst training program by identifying training gaps/requirements and collaborates with the PDMO to procure and/or develop and lead training modules as directed by the Director of Health Analytics.
• Leads data risk assessments to mitigate and/or expose data quality and/or security issues in collaboration with the PDMO and Director of Health Information.
• Identifies and troubleshoots unanticipated data problems or unexpected results and provides solutions to resolve identified concerns.
• Provides consultation, as needed, regarding optimal statistical methods and analysis designs.
• Performs advanced statistical analysis with guidance from the Director of Health Analytics.
• Provides consultation and support for HAI project team members in data analysis and visualization best practices, and new and current technology.
• Leads the development of detailed reports that can be readily understood, using best practices in data visualization and statistics.
• Participates in high-level stakeholder meetings to understand stakeholder priorities and develop potential solutions as required.
• Develops quality assurance processes and protocols in collaboration with the PDMO.
• Serves as an HAI representative and liaison to the West Virginia Department of Health Services 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 staff of the West Virginia Department of Health Services.
• Ensures that data analytic and research/evaluation activities are compliant with Health Affairs Institute and University-level policies for the responsible conduct of research as well as federal, and state policies.
• Provides consultation to faculty and government partners regarding 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 Services.
• 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 staff of the West Virginia Department of Health Services.
• Conducts or directs special projects as assigned.
• Acts in other matters and capacities as delegated by the Director Health Analytics for the Health Affairs Institute.

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6%25 employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior