Research Scientist II (Data Analysis)
About The Position
The Research Scientist II will conduct analyses using existing New York State Department of Health, state, and federal data sources to support planning and evaluation of Value Based Payment (VBP)-related initiatives. The role involves executing draft measure specifications, analyzing data collected through new and ongoing projects, and summarizing results for Department of Health members and external project teams. Findings will be disseminated 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 position is eligible for a hybrid schedule combining onsite and remote work. The selected candidate must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and reside in or be willing to relocate before hire to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts.
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 such 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 before hire to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts.
- Travel up to 10% of the time 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 Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) and/or Structured Query Language (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, state, and federal data sources to support planning and evaluation of Value Based Payment initiatives.
- Execute draft measure specifications.
- Analyze data collected as part of new and ongoing projects.
- Summarize results for Department of Health members 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, including medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking, and transit
- Paid federal and state holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid 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
