Healthcare Data Analyst
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Our government client is looking for an experienced Healthcare Data Analyst on a 12+ months renewable contract role in Indianapolis, IN.
Position: Healthcare Data Analyst
Position Summary
Healthcare Data Analyst: The Cancer Section Epidemiology Data Analyst works under the guidance of the Cancer Epidemiologist within the agency. This position is charged with identifying, analyzing, and compiling data and resources regarding cancer. Surveillance activities will include monitoring surveillance data for population trends in incidence, mortality, screening, survivorship, and health care information. All work is to be completed in compliance with state and federal guidelines, budget limitations, and agency policies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Using epidemiologic strategies, identify primary and secondary data sources; interpret and analyze data using statistical techniques; and provide ongoing oral and written reports.
Utilize epidemiologic expertise to identify disparities, data sources, communities and priority populations, measure performance, and provide guidance for prioritizing Program activities.
Transforms, maps, cleans, and prepares data to support program needs.
Work collaboratively with others across programs and agencies to expand Program reach, reduce the duplication of efforts, and to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive program strategies and development.
Identify opportunities for developing and implementing data tools including data collection and tracking systems and provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders. Respond to data requests in an appropriate and timely manner, utilizing agency protocols.
Recognize and define new process improvement opportunities for maximizing programmatic effectiveness and efficiency.
Meaningfully engage in programmatic decision-making and planning, including in the development and/or administration of grants at the national, state, and local level.
Develop business cases and provide leadership in conducting economic evaluations.
Prepare and present communication tools to a variety of stakeholders in written and oral formats.
Supports documentation and organization of the Cancer Inquiries committee. Provide support for other cancer and chronic disease committees which relate to the reduction of cancer mortality.
Participate in cancer team related activities and grants making activities through data analysis and report development.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Needed for Success
Skilled in data collection and analysis and must be able to assimilate and interpret data and clearly communicate information to a variety of stakeholders.
Familiarity with organizational structure, administrative processes, and quality improvement initiatives preferred.
Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with other individuals and diverse groups and teams.
Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize a variety of projects and functions.
Effective time management and program management skills with the ability to work independently, anticipate problems, and initiate corrective actions.
Ability to research and document findings.
Actively engage as a member of a team.
The job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required as federal grant requirements may change.
Required/Desired Experience:
Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability, and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY
Celebrating 30 years of service.
Position: Healthcare Data Analyst
Position Summary
Healthcare Data Analyst: The Cancer Section Epidemiology Data Analyst works under the guidance of the Cancer Epidemiologist within the agency. This position is charged with identifying, analyzing, and compiling data and resources regarding cancer. Surveillance activities will include monitoring surveillance data for population trends in incidence, mortality, screening, survivorship, and health care information. All work is to be completed in compliance with state and federal guidelines, budget limitations, and agency policies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Using epidemiologic strategies, identify primary and secondary data sources; interpret and analyze data using statistical techniques; and provide ongoing oral and written reports.
Utilize epidemiologic expertise to identify disparities, data sources, communities and priority populations, measure performance, and provide guidance for prioritizing Program activities.
Transforms, maps, cleans, and prepares data to support program needs.
Work collaboratively with others across programs and agencies to expand Program reach, reduce the duplication of efforts, and to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive program strategies and development.
Identify opportunities for developing and implementing data tools including data collection and tracking systems and provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders. Respond to data requests in an appropriate and timely manner, utilizing agency protocols.
Recognize and define new process improvement opportunities for maximizing programmatic effectiveness and efficiency.
Meaningfully engage in programmatic decision-making and planning, including in the development and/or administration of grants at the national, state, and local level.
Develop business cases and provide leadership in conducting economic evaluations.
Prepare and present communication tools to a variety of stakeholders in written and oral formats.
Supports documentation and organization of the Cancer Inquiries committee. Provide support for other cancer and chronic disease committees which relate to the reduction of cancer mortality.
Participate in cancer team related activities and grants making activities through data analysis and report development.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Needed for Success
Skilled in data collection and analysis and must be able to assimilate and interpret data and clearly communicate information to a variety of stakeholders.
Familiarity with organizational structure, administrative processes, and quality improvement initiatives preferred.
Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with other individuals and diverse groups and teams.
Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize a variety of projects and functions.
Effective time management and program management skills with the ability to work independently, anticipate problems, and initiate corrective actions.
Ability to research and document findings.
Actively engage as a member of a team.
The job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required as federal grant requirements may change.
Required/Desired Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or similar field with a focus on data analysis or epidemiology Required
- 2 years of Working knowledge of epidemiological methods, study design & analysis w/understanding of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods/analysis Required
- 2 years of Proficient knowledge of computer software (SAS, Excel, Tableau, ArcGIS etc.) to manipulate and draw insights from large data sets Required
- 2 years of Working exp. w/data collection & analysis and must be able to assimilate and interpret data, including reporting to multiple stakeholders Required
- Experience w/extensive data sets such as registries, hospitalization, vital records, and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Highly desired
- Familiarity with Indiana agency organizational structure, administrative processes, and quality improvement initiatives Desired
- Prior experience w/cancer data analysis and surveillance Desired
Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability, and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY
Celebrating 30 years of service.
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