Research Scientist II (Data Analysis)
About The Position
The Research Scientist II will conduct analyses using existing New York State Department of Health and state and federal data sources to support planning and evaluation of Value Based Payment (VBP)-related initiatives. The role includes executing draft measure specifications, analyzing data collected through new and ongoing projects, summarizing results for Department of Health staff and external project teams, and sharing findings through presentations, reports, and manuscripts. This is a grant-funded position. The employee must comply with funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables. Travel of up to 10% is required. The selected candidate must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and, before hire, reside in or be willing to relocate to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts. The position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule combining onsite and remote work. Visa sponsorship may be available subject to applicable federal requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or a related field and three years of research experience; or a master’s degree in one of these fields or a related field and two years of research experience; or a doctorate degree in one of these fields or a related field.
- Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and be located in or willing to relocate to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts prior to hire.
- Travel up to 10% of the time is required.
- Compliance with funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables, is required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or a related field.
- R and/or RStudio programming experience.
- Advanced SAS/SQL programming skills.
- Experience in data management and/or analysis using large databases.
- Familiarity with quality measures used in primary care.
- Experience with or knowledge of New York State public health insurance programs.
- Experience with Microsoft Access and/or Excel.
Responsibilities
- Conduct analyses using existing New York State Department of Health and state and federal data sources to plan and evaluate Value Based Payment (VBP)-related initiatives.
- Execute draft measure specifications.
- Analyze data collected as part of new and ongoing projects.
- Summarize results for Department of Health staff and external project teams.
- Disseminate findings through presentations, reports, and manuscripts.
- Comply with funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible benefit accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance
- Commuter benefits for parking and transit
- Paid federal and state holidays
- Paid sick, vacation, and personal leave
- Tuition support for educational or training opportunities
- Participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System
- Optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan
- Postretirement health benefits plan for qualified retirees
- Employee Assistance Program with educational and wellness programs, training, and confidential services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
