Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the general supervision of the department head, or designee, the Data Analyst will conduct data analyses and develop/ produce all related reports. This position will provide information to leadership regarding state-of-the-art data analytics and opportunities to enhance analyses, machine learning, and statistics modeling.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop data analytics, statistical methods and machine learning models based on a thorough knowledge of data files and related systems
• Design and implement data management and quality control procedures, including writing technical requirements and documentation of data sets
• Participate in project meetings related to data analysis and management
• Produce and report data analysis reports. May be required to provide tabular and graphic summaries of analyses in a form suitable for inclusion in manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals as well as for presentation at scientific meetings
• Conduct in-depth analysis of project data, performing computations with a high degree of independence
• Ensure the accuracy of reports by data review and resolving discrepancies internally for assigned reports
• Provide interpretation of data to senior management
• Provide periodic reports to management regarding the status of assigned projects and recommend corrective actions when necessary
• Schedule, plan, coordinate, and review project activities related to data
• Review and monitor compliance with the federal and state regulations
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, computer science, or a related field or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience/skills in appropriate machine learning and statistical applications
• Demonstrated ability to research issues and resources; basic record-keeping and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to write reports, journal articles and/ or other technical documents
• Excellent communication, both oral and written
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact successfully with a wide range of individuals