What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Data Analyst position at U.S. News & World Report?
We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.
We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.
Your role in helping us shape the future :
U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. The Health Data Analyst will help develop and refine methodologies to evaluate thousands of U.S. hospitals and other healthcare providers. You will work on developing novel hospital performance measures (covering concepts such as surgical outcomes and health equity), refining existing measures, and maintaining and expanding U.S. News & World Report’s portfolio of hospital and healthcare ratings and rankings. Every member of the team has a hand in shaping the evolution of the analytical methods that inform potentially life-altering healthcare decisions made by millions of usnews.com users each year.
On a day-to-day basis, you will write and review code to manage large datasets such as Medicare administrative claims, collaborate with other members of the analytics team, develop and refine quality measures applicable in a variety of healthcare settings, and combine these metrics into meaningful evaluations of healthcare providers. You will report to the Senior Health Data Scientist, a Ph.D. level leader.
Are you up to the challenge?
- Write clean, well-documented code to manage complex data pipelines for loading and processing large datasets
- Utilize statistical programs such as Stata and R to analyze large datasets and develop compelling data visualizations
- Implement statistical models and algorithms to derive insights from healthcare data
- Conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure code quality, scalability, and adherence to best practices
- Perform data validation to ensure accuracy and reliability of analytical results
- Interpret and translate data analyses into clear insights for stakeholders
Position Requirements :
You should definitely have :
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What it’s like to work with us :
Talent is our best asset!
We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.
Other Job Info :
Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time
Number of Openings 1
About the Organization U.S. News & World Report is a publisher of news and information that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $65,000 - $80,000
