Research Data Analyst

The Department of Health Policy and Management is seeking a qualified Research Data Analyst candidates to provide support for complex quantitative and data modeling research projects in health policy, public health, or related disciplines under occasional faculty guidance. This position utilizes intermediate-to advanced-level research and programming skills to perform a variety of quantitative research activities including data management, analysis of quantitative data, data visualization, and manuscript preparation.

The ideal candidate will work well independently and in collaboration with multiple faculty members and projects simultaneously, take initiative to gather suitable data to address policy questions, and complete assignments in a timely manner.

The responsibilities of this position will include highly quantitative and written data analysis on issues of current policy interest. Examples of projects may include,

• Modeling the cost-effectiveness of new health technologies and policy changes.
• Analyzing trends in health care expenditures for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
• Examining policy options for improving the value of care delivered to patients in diverse settings.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Data Management.
• Responsible for managing large and/or complex datasets.
• Develops datasets by performing data cleaning, data validation, and data reporting.
• Maintains detailed documentation of data management and programming codes.
• Ensures the integrity and security of data.

Health Policy Data Analysis

Uses advanced statistical and data programming skills to manage and analyze data (e.g. , R, SAS, Stata)Summarizes and interprets complex analyses.Identifies, validates, extracts, and formats data for statistical analysis.Able to create, modify, and run multifaceted database queries and produce reports.Creates complex charts, graphs, and tables to summarize analysis results.Expertise in data modeling and understands relationships between data items.

Project Management & Presentation

• Uses intermediate-to-advanced quantitative research methods skills to participate in the design, coordination and conduct of research projects.
• Prepares materials and drafts technical sections of presentations and written documents.
• Able to prepare effective presentations in content and function.
• Fosters collaboration between team members, both internal and external to the department.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Three years related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Expertise with Stata or R.
• Strong quantitative, statistical and data analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in cost-effectiveness modeling and health technology assessment.
• Experience with health-related datasets and/or population surveys.
• Knowledge of health policy issues.
• Self-starter with good time management, initiative, and professional work style.

Classified Title: Research Data Analyst
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
Starting Salary Range: Min $47,500 - Max $83,300 Annually ($70,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/District of Columbia
Department name: Health Policy & Management -Independent
Personnel area: School of Public Health

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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