The Data Analyst will conduct general data analysis contribute to complex data analysis complete data quality checks build visualization and reports present key findings and support the work of the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation program (TPC) as well as the Healthcare Associated InfectionAntimicrobial Resistance (HAIAR) program in partnership with ODA.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Using epidemiologic strategies interpret and analyze data using statistical techniques and aid in providing ongoing oral and written reports to guide in decisionmaking.
Perform analyses with survey data via SAS including the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and Youth Tobacco Survey data
Perform analyses with large healthcare datasets including hospital discharge and longterm care facility data
Possess knowledge of survey data and statistical regression analyses
Ability to perform statistical calculations on datasets including ageadjusted rates
Ability to create data visualizations in Tableau including knowledge of basic data preparation cleaning merging and relationship joins
Ability to design research questions related to testing the effectiveness of public health programs or interventions
Ability to create data reports especially with Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) data antimicrobial stewardship data and National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) data
Ability to use Microsoft Excel and SAS to support the creation of data reports and visualizations
Skill | Required / Desired | Amount | of Experience |
Experience analyzing data and reporting relevant results in a professional nonacademic setting. | Required | 1 | Years |
Experience using Tableau for data visualization | Required | 1 | Years |
Experience using SAS for data analysis and reporting | Required | 1 | Years |
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel) independently in a professional setting | Required | 2 | Years |
Experience using R or Python for data analysis and reporting | Highly desired | | |
Experience using SQL to query a relational database | Highly desired | | |
Exceptional communication skills both oral and written | Required | | |
Ability to work in a team environment with multiple and fluid demands | Required | | |
Exceptional analytical conceptual and problemsolving abilities | Required | | |