(Hybrid) Health Data Analyst - Health Affairs Institute

West Virginia University Health Science Center is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Health Data Analyst with Health Affairs Institute

About the Opportunity

The Health Affairs Institute (HAI) frequently engages in collaborative efforts with West Virginia’s Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), other state agencies, hospital systems, and nonprofits throughout West Virginia. Ideal candidates will have work experience that aligns with the mission of DHHR’s Bureau for Medical Services, Bureau for Children and Families, Bureau for Behavioral Health, Bureau for Children and Families, and Bureau for Public Health.

The Health Data Analyst’s overarching responsibilities include conducting relevant policy and evaluation research and participating in interdisciplinary research and evaluation teams. The successful Health Data Analyst will be data-driven with strong analytical skills and a proven record of finding insights in disparate data and effectively communicating that information to drive decision-making.

What you’ll do:

• Conducts or directs special projects as assigned. Acts in other matters and capacities as delegated by the Director of Health Analytics for the Health Affairs Institute.
• Provides consultation to faculty and government partners regarding the preparation of research proposals, design and methodology, data analytics, and interpretation of results.
• Ensures that data analytic and research/evaluation activities comply with Health Affairs Institute and University-level policies for the responsible conduct of research and federal and state policies.
• Serves as an HAI representative and liaison to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources for the planning and performance of projects, programs, and activities involving health data analytics and program evaluation.
• Communicates results of analytic projects and program evaluations with relevant West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources staff.
• Support HAI projects in communicating data and spatial analyses to many audiences Collaborate with HAI projects to execute both basic and complex data and mapping analyses. Prepare static and interactive maps and dashboards for internal & external audiences.
• Facilitates communication and efficient collaboration between research partners at the Health Affairs Institute and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources staff.
• Prepares reports as required by the University, the Health Sciences Center administration, and external agencies.
• Use statistical software (e.g., SAS Python, SQL Server) to clean, manage, and analyze data.
• Identifies opportunities for potential collaborations between the Health Sciences Center and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.

• Master’s Degree in a health-related field
• Strong understanding of Data Security and Compliance – particularly with HIPAA and PHI data access and storage
• Experience conducting research/evaluation within the academic and governmental sectors.
• Experience in conducting in-house training
• Strong ability to communicate goals, methods, and results of research initiatives with key stakeholders. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard software packages such as SAS or R
• Good knowledge of Medicaid Claims data and adequate understanding of using eligibility, facility header, facility detail, and professional files.
• Training and facilitation skills
• Two (2) years of experience in the following:
  • Record of research and achievement in health outcomes and policy research (health services research, public health informatics, health policy, clinical outcomes) as evidenced by publications and a sustained research program.
  • Experience conducting research/evaluation within the academic and governmental sectors.
  • Good knowledge of Medicaid Claims data and adequate understanding of using eligibility, facility header, facility detail, and professional files.
  • Experience in conducting in-house training
• Record of research and achievement in health outcomes and policy research (health services research, public health informatics, health policy, clinical outcomes) as evidenced by publications and a sustained research program.
• Ability to project and maintain a positive and collaborative attitude. Record of accomplishments in the area of health data analytics.
• Experience working with Medicaid Claims data and adequate understanding of using eligibility, facility header, facility detail, and professional files.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in utilizing large health databases for research, program evaluation, and policy development.
• Experience with Python, SQL Server, R, PowerBI, Geocoding, Tableau
• Good knowledge of handling mortality data

The ability to travel to WVUs regional campuses and/or within the multi-state area is required.

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

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West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.