Analyst III

at Health Services Advisory Group, Inc. in Topeka, Kansas, United States Job Description Job Details

at Health Services Advisory Group, Inc. in Topeka, Kansas, United States Job Description Job Details

SUMMARY

HSAG is nationally recognized as an industry leader in the areas of healthcare data analysis, measure development, and survey research. We are in search of talented individuals who are interested in a career in analytics as an Analyst III in HSAG's Data Science & Advanced Analytics division. Together we can spread positive change to make healthcare better.

UNIQUE BENEFITS

The Analyst III position benefits from HSAG's desire to grow its staff into leaders of healthcare quality improvement in the nation. During the first year, new HSAG analysts are provided formal internal training in statistics, machine learning, clinical epidemiology, SAS, Tableau, healthcare data, and an assortment of healthcare-related topics. The Analyst III position also offers the opportunity to mentor and supervise junior-level staff.

HSAG offers: A comfortable work-life balance and flexible work schedules. Three weeks of paid time off and 15 company-paid holidays where staff leave two hours early prior to each holiday to get a "jump start" on holiday festivities. HSAG offers a competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement and 401(k).

DESCRIPTION

The Analyst III position is a key contributor to cutting-edge analytic work that spans the broad spectrum of healthcare data projects at HSAG. Driven by intellectual curiosity and a passion for healthcare quality, the Analyst III position helps lead components of innovative analytic plans that are intended to provide healthcare decision and policy makers with the necessary information to transform healthcare. HSAG analysts in the Data Science & Advanced Analytics division assist in designing a wide array of analytic studies and participate in all phases of the research design process. Analysts may work with a wide array of data to facilitate data exploration, including (but not limited to) the following data types: survey case review medical and prescription drug claims and encounters eligibility demographic clinical electronic health record registry vital statistics operational Details regarding potential project assignments and key sources of data will be discussed with candidates during the interview process.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as an integral part of HSAG Data Science & Advanced Analytics division. Lead small- to medium-sized analytic tasks or projects, while providing support to other analytic tasks or projects. Understand primary types of healthcare data and methods for approaching data assessments. Evaluate a wide array of data types. Conduct and interpret analyses, develop appropriate statistical models, manipulate complex databases, and track and evaluate patterns of care and outcomes. Perform data validation, develop and implement analytic plans, and cross reference data. Attend, participate, and assist in team training meetings. Present and communicate project results to nonanalytic staff members and customers. Represent HSAG in a professional manner at all times.

Compensation: 85000 Based on Exp

Job Requirements:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., math, statistics, economics, and epidemiology). Master's degree preferred. A minimum of four (4) years of work experience. At least three (3) years of healthcare experience. At least three (3) years of statistics and/or quantitative analysis experience. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Expert in the use of SAS software for statistical programming. SAS certification preferred. Proficient in the use of SQL. Experience working with relational databases. Experience contributing to report writing and formal written deliverables, including serving as the lead writer/major contributor to a formal written deliverable. Some proposal experience in a supporting role. Some experience mentoring junior-level staff. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and work with multiple teams. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to revise the position or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs requiring non-regular work hours, or technological developments).

HSAG is an EEO Employer of Veterans protected under Section 4212. If you have special needs and require assistance completing our employment application process, please feel free to contact us.

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