Data and Research Analyst
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Data & Research Analyst will assist in validating, comparing, reporting and analyzing organization and community data to assist the Community Impact team and partnering agencies with advanced analytics and other data products. In addition, the Data & Research Analyst will maintain the data collected and conduct statistical analyses while also completing ad hoc analyses as needed. Data collected will be extracted from operationally based systems, which requires the Data & Research Analyst to have a strong understanding of querying data for items such as mapping, budgets, performance, evaluation, population identifiers, test scores, health rankings and other dimensions of program performance. Additionally, the Data & Research Analyst will assist in identifying opportunities to improve reporting of quality, costs, and outcomes in support of both outside agencies and internal programs. The Data & Research Analyst role requires intermediate subject matter knowledge of statistical methods and research analysis for the completion of complex assignments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Develop analysis and evaluations of reports including performance, quality, cost, and metadata analysis, data treatment, modeling, and maintenance.
• Input of data visualization, report formats, and graphical representations of data intended for broad audiences and creation of mechanisms to extract and reorganize data from existing systems for storage and reporting in departmental databases.
• Scientific and technical contributions to development of complex algorithms and methodologies while maintaining supporting documentation of data sources and reporting processes.
• Utilize appropriate data quality, security, efficacy, and statistical best practices to assess reports and analysis, write findings and test datasets.
• Assist in mining and scrubbing existing evaluation reports and data from multiple databases.
• Research public and private statistical methodologies to assess aggregately aligned approaches for community.
• Keep detailed records on all actions, processes and procedures for change management and adjustment of analytic techniques and ensure adherence to quality standards and contribute to improvement efforts.
• Identify and apply for grant opportunities.
• Actively participate and lead in local evaluation and measurement initiatives and activities.
• Safeguard proprietary processes and methodologies.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
• 4 years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in a Quantitative field such as Biostatistics, Public health, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Informatics, Evaluation & Measurement. Or a comparable combination of education and experience resulting in scientific, statistical, and technical expertise combining business, social and research data to drive decision-making.
• Experience in and ability to review, create and interpret common coding languages (SQL, SAS, R, SPSS).
• Intermediate experience implementing rigorous/proprietary research and evaluation methodologies and frameworks.
• Experience with Data Warehousing and BI systems.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment with multiple competing tasks and priorities.
• Support proficiency in the use of analytic and reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Andar and any newly introduced systems.
• Knowledge of appropriate statistical analysis using scientific methods and equations.
EOE/M/F/D/V
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