Research Scientist II (Data Analysis)

Health Research, Inc. is hiring a Research Scientist II for its Albany Division. The role analyzes state and federal health data to plan and evaluate Value Based Payment initiatives, and communicates findings through presentations, reports, and manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• The Research Scientist II will be responsible for conducting analyses from existing New York State Department of Health, state and federal data sources that can be used to plan and evaluate Value Based Payment (VBP) related initiatives. The Research Scientist II will be responsible for executing draft measure specifications, analyzing data collected as part of new and ongoing projects, summarizing the results to members of the Department of Health and external project teams, and disseminating findings through presentations, reports, and manuscripts

Preferred

• Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field
• R and/or RStudio programming experience
• Advanced Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)/Structured Query Language (SQL) programming skills
• Experience in data management and/or analysis using large databases
• Familiarity with quality measures used in primary care
• Experience with or knowledge of New York State public health insurance programs
• Experience with Microsoft Access and/or Excel
• R Programming
• RStudio
• SAS Programming
• SQL Programming
• Data Management
• Data Analysis
• Large Database Analysis
• Primary Care Quality Measures
• New York State Public Health Insurance Programs
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.

Company

• Public health and research program funding administration
• New York, New York, USA
• https://www.healthresearch.org/
• Founded in 1953
• 1001-5000 employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field and three years of research experience; OR a Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field and two years of such experience; OR a doctorate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field
• Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field
• R and/or RStudio programming experience
• Advanced Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)/Structured Query Language (SQL) programming skills
• Experience in data management and/or analysis using large databases
• Familiarity with quality measures used in primary care
• Experience with or knowledge of New York State public health insurance programs
• Experience with Microsoft Access and/or Excel
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field and three years of research experience; OR a Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field and two years of such experience; OR a doctorate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field.

Required skills

• Microsoft Access, New York State Public Health Insurance Programs, Primary Care Quality Measures, R, RStudio, SAS, SQL

Preferred skills

• Experience with Microsoft Access and/or Excel, Familiarity with quality measures used in primary care, R and/or RStudio programming experience

Experience

• 2+ years