Data Analyst job in Atlanta

The Public Health Data Analyst supports the School of Public Health (SPH) through statistical analysis, visualization, and data management for activities for research, evaluation, and grant-funded projects. This position will assist in administrative and technical work in support of a grant from the Centers for Disease Control.

It is expected this position will include travel across the target service area in Georgia from project implementation.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

Statistical Analysis & Data Interpretation

Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis using appropriate statistical methods and software to support research objectives and evaluation frameworks. Interpret results and translate findings into meaningful insights for research teams, publications, and funding agencies.

Data Visualization & Reporting

Develop clear, accessible data visualizations, dashboards, and reports tailored to academic, clinical, and public health audiences. Communicate analytic findings in written, oral, and graphical formats for dissemination to internal and external stakeholders.

Data Management & Preparation

Design, implement, and maintain processes for data collection, cleaning, and integration across multiple datasets and sources. Develop and document reproducible workflows to ensure datasets are analysis -ready, accurate, and compliant with research standards. Maintain data dictionaries, coding structures, and analytic documentation to support transparency and reproducibility.

Training & Stakeholder Support

Coordinate and deliver training on data collection procedures and system use. Provide ongoing support to partners and project personnel.

Research Support & Scientific Output

Support development of literature reviews, IRB documentation, peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and grant applications.

Other

Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical research or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university and experience in community based participatory research secondary data (ex:NHANES, NHIS, etc) or big data experience strong computing skills (ex: SAS, Matlab, Perl, C++, etc)

Preferred Experience

A minimum of 3+ years' experience in data management or analysis.

Experience with implementation projects

Experience with Excel functions and statistical software (SPSS, SAS)

Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis

Experience with qualtrics software for data collection

Experience with EHR data management, data abstraction, and data reporting

Ability to assess EHR data quality and identify potential issues

Ability to improve the quality of EHR data

Expertise in extracting population health data from EHRs

Expertise in integrating EBIs (e.g. provider reminders) into the EHRs

Experience with report writing

Ability to organize and store data with attention to completeness, security, and confidentiality (maintain data quality)

Strong analytic, communication, and problem-solving skills

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases or willingness to learn

Strong knowledge of SAS/SPSS, research and statistical methods, data manipulation and cleaning procedures

KNOWLEDGE

Working knowledge of spreadsheets, SAS/SPSS, Expertise in extracting population health data from electronic health records. Expertise in integrating EBIs (e.g. provider reminders) into the electronic health record system. Expertise with evaluation frameworks, specific to evaluation of cancer screening programs

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: 12

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

This position is fully funded through external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds.

Recruitment Period: 5/20/26 Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

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