Data Analyst Ii

Join the HJF Team

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

HJF is seeking a Data Analyst II to provide analytic support to epidemiologists, biostatisticians and scientists and ensure data quality, data integrity, and model development/testing.

This position will be in support of the US Army Institute of Surgical Research, JBSA within the Organ Support and Automation Research Team.

Note: This work site requires that Non-US Citizen incumbents have lived in the US three out of the past five years. 

• Imports, cleans, transforms, validates and/or model data with the purpose of understanding or making conclusions from the data for decision making.
• Assists in making data accessible to epidemiologists, scientists, physicians, programmers and other end users.
• Establish database requirements.
• Tests data to identify data integrity issues, making recommendations and coordinating with the data manager to plan solutions.
• Troubleshoots problems concerning database records and communicate with co-workers and end users of the system. Makes recommendations and coordinates with the data manager to plan solutions.
• Recommends operating methods to improve processing, distribution, data flow, collection and database editing procedures.
• Participates in data-related research projects, including but not limited to data normalization, data maintenance, data research, data standardization, data product development, and data quality assurance.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Statistical and data analysis skills are a must to assist gathering and solving data quality issues.
• Statistical modeling or machine learning algorithm development for clustering, classification, and prediction.
• Knowledge and application of data cleaning and migration techniques.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and passion for analyzing.
• Must have strong Excel and MS SQL skills.
• General knowledge of SAS, SPSS, JMP, R, and/or other statistical software.
• Database development experience.
• Ability to investigate data issues and participate in remediation.
• Ability to review detailed documents to validate data in operating systems.
• Experience in writing requirements.
• Excel MACROS experience preferred.
• Experience in scientific writing preferred.
• Strong independent learner and work well in teams.
• Familiarity with IDC9 and IDClO codes, electronic medical record data, or medical informatics.                   

Physical Capabilities 

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment 

• Set in an Office or Clinic environment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.