Posted on November 20, 2012

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Data Analyst

Reports To: Director of Data and Research

Job Classification: Exempt, Full-time

Description:

The Data Analyst’s role is to work closely with the Director of Data and Research and the CIVHC leadership team to develop an empirical foundation for measurement of the impact of CIVHC’s strategic initiatives.

Key elements involve performing analysis of data and generating reports and other information products related to CIVHC’s role as Administrator of the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (APCD). In this role, the Data Analyst will apply proven analytical, problem-solving and communications skills to help maximize the value of the APCD. In addition, the Data Analyst will contribute to CIVHC’s efforts to develop, track and publish results for a variety of metrics associated with CIVHC’s Triple Aim goals of improving health and the quality of care, and lowering health care costs for Coloradans.

Position Requirements:

Education and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, public health, public policy or related field that required development of quantitative skills related to hypothesis testing and systematic data analysis.
• Three to five years of applied, quantitative health policy research experience.
• Expertise in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPivot, Pivot Tables, Analysis Services, OLAP, and similar Business Intelligence (BI) tools and solutions.
• Experience using SAS, SQL, SPSS or similar statistical tools to analyze large health information datasets. Experience or familiarity with MDX and DAX programming languages.
• Practical knowledge related to merging data sets obtained from multiple sources.
• Project management and vendor management experience a plus.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience working with large healthcare claims datasets is a very high priority.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in a health policy or a health services data and research environment.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical and technical capabilities combined with a proactive disposition in supporting organizational mission and vision.
• Successful background in performing complex analyses of healthcare data.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex healthcare data and public policy research.
• Ability to work collaboratively with researchers, public officials, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to effectively present results of research to executive staff, program staff and external stakeholders in a compelling manner.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, result’s oriented environment.
• A high level of self-motivation, self-direction, and intellectual curiosity.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to efforts to create and implement a comprehensive strategy for maintaining an efficient, well-organized data management infrastructure.
• Provide analytical support for CIVHC including management of the data included on the CIVHC and All Payer Claims Database websites.
• Conduct statistical analyses of healthcare data, including complex claims and survey data, and provide interpretation of the results for written reports and presentations.
• Conduct the importing, cleaning and processing of data from multiple sources and in different formats.
• Provide statistical consulting services to CIVHC staff and external constituents, regarding the framing of research questions, the appropriate uses of data and identifying appropriate statistical modeling techniques to answer specific health policy research questions.
• Work collaboratively with the CIVHC team to maintain and achieve the mission and vision of CIVHC.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings and appointments.
• Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.

Limitations and Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed: it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to careers@civhc.org. Applicants will only be contacted if selected for an interview.