Data Analyst II - Hiring Urgently

We are looking for a motivated Data Analyst II to join our incredible team at The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine in Bethesda, MD.
Growing your career as a Full Time Data Analyst II is an awesome opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in communication, creativity and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Data Analyst II at The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine today!

Join the HJF Team!

 

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.  Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

 

HJF is seeking a Data Analyst II to provide analytic support to epidemiologists, biostatisticians and scientists and ensure data quality and data integrity. This position will be in support of the Low-Value Care and Service Women's Health initiatives of the Comparative Effectiveness and Provider Induced Demand Collaboration (EPIC) Project, Center for Health Services Research at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.

• Imports, cleans, transforms, validates and/or model data with the purpose of understanding or making conclusions from the data for decision making and public health purposes.
• Assists in making data accessible to epidemiologists, scientists, physicians, programmers and other end users.
• Tests data to identify data integrity issues, making recommendations and coordinating with the data manager to plan solutions.
• Troubleshoots problems concerning database records and communicate with co-workers and end users of the system. Makes recommendations and coordinates with the data manager to plan solutions.
• Recommends operating methods to improve processing, distribution, data flow, collection and database editing procedures.
• Participates in data-related projects, including but not limited to data normalization, data maintenance, data research, data standardization, data product development, and data quality assurance.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• This position requires U.S. Citizenship, expertise in SAS, and ability to pass a T3 background investigation.
  
• Working knowledge of healthcare data.
• Knowledge and application of data cleansing and migration techniques.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and passion for analyzing data.
• Experience with data modelling.
• Must have strong Excel and MS SQL skills.
• Knowledge of SPSS, and/or STATA software is helpful.
• Ability to investigate data issues and participate in remediation activities.
• Statistical and data analysis skills are a must to assist gathering and solving data quality issues.
• Ability to review detailed documents to validate data in operating systems.
• Experience in writing for scientific publication and presentation; writing sample will be requested.
• Excel MACROS experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with IDC9 and IDClO coding.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assigned Lead: May provide input on employee performance evaluations.

Work Environment  

• Set in an Office or Clinic environment

 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Required; Master’s Degree Preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required

 

All HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.

 

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Benefits of working as a Data Analyst II in Bethesda, MD:

● Excellent benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary