Data Scientist-Healthcare Analytics

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), an affiliate of Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve.

Data Scientist-Healthcare Analytics: Item 1292  Remote position
 
Summary:

This individual will assist managers and researchers in the Office of Quality and Patient Safety in a broad range of data management, analysis, programming and reporting activities and will be responsible for conducting analyses from existing NYSDOH, state and federal data sources that can be used to plan and evaluate Value Based Payment (VBP) related initiatives.

Duties:
Coordinates with the collection, tracking and reporting on performance measures related to Integrated Care for Kids Project; such measures include, but are not limited to, effectiveness of care, participant experience, access to care, and utilization of services.

Conduct analysis from existing data sources maintained in the NYSDOH (Quality Reporting Requirements, VBP Reporting Requirements, and Medicaid claims and encounters) and other state and federal data sources that can be used to plan and evaluate VBP related activities.

Respond to ad hoc analytical and data management (including linking) requests from other DOH Offices and provide technical assistance as needed.

Develop, create and program conceptual, logical and physical data models and determines appropriate method to represent the data. This includes but is not limited to extract, cleanse, sort and merging of data from large administrative data sources.

Provide technical assistance to program areas within the Department, as appropriate.

Ensure the accuracy of program analysis and reports: develop programming logic for analysis and reporting functions, including edit checks, batch process, and quality checks to insure consistency and integrity of information.

Develop, implement and review data validation documentation with program staff on an ongoing basis. 
Develop and refine Statistical Analysis System (SAS) programs for validity and use, as requested.

Collaborate with other researchers on research designs, methods, analysis, and production of reports, as well as contribute to research manuscripts, documentation and sharing of findings with other states/interested parties.

Accept additional responsibilities in response to the Office’s evolving needs.

Basic Qualifications:
8 years of SAS, SQL, Tableau, Python, R or equivalent analytical/programming software experience 
Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Excel  

Desired Characteristics:

Experience with data collection and analysis of large data sets.
Proficient in the use of SAS, SPSS, SQL programming or similar languages.

Experience with or knowledge of New York State public health insurance programs is preferred.

Exceptional analytical and communication (both written and verbal) skills with the ability to present data and findings to interested parties with varying technical backgrounds.

Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Staffing Solutions Organization LLC is an e-Verify participant.