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# Data Analyst, Senior Professional Research Assistant Level 3

- **Company:** University of Colorado
- **Location:** Broomfield, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $67,209.0 - $105,729.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, ArcGIS (Software), Computer Programming, Databases, GIS Applications, R (Programming Language), Linked Data, SAS (Software), Stata, Tableau (Software), Electronic Medical Records
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usdff26f96944dcff5330b372cd08e71c3/eaa

## About the Role

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
· Master's degree in biostatistics, statistics, economics, health services research, epidemiology, or related quantitative field
· Two (2) years of experience using databases and statistical software (SAS, R and/or Stata) for analysis or two (2) years of experience in cancer research using Cancer Registry (state or SEER) datasets and medical claims (e.g., SEER-Medicare, Medicare and/or Medicaid claims, All-Payer Claims Databases)
Preferred Qualifications:
· PhD degree in biostatistics, statistics, economics, health services research, epidemiology, or related quantitative field
· Experience with statistical analysis and programming including SAS, Stata, R, and mapping software (ArcGIS, Tableau)
· Experience working with multiple data sources including large administrative databases and medical records
· Experience working with cancer registry data
· Experience with health economics research
· Experience conducting cancer prevention and control research
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Knowledge of health services research, program evaluation, or other patient outcomes research methods using observational data
· Extensive knowledge and skills with database management and analysis
· Excellent verbal and communication skills
· Collaborative work skills
· Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks on tight deadlines.
· Ability to work independently

## Description

The University of Colorado Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCC) is looking to hire a full-time Senior Professional Research Assistant (Sr. PRA) - Level 3 within the Population Health Shared Resource (PHSR), a shared resources that provides quantitative and behavioral support to Cancer Center members and the university. The PHSR Data Analyst will be responsible for managing data and conducting analyses, meeting with investigators to determine the parameters of their projects and consulting with the PHSR Director(s) and Administrator to identify the best resources to meet user needs; maintaining appropriate records of work/service performed. PHSR maintains a large portfolio of cancer-related projects, and the position offers the opportunity to grow as a researcher with strong mentorship and the resources provided by the university the Cancer Center.
This position is for a Core-based Sr PRA 3- where Core members are usually expected to possess higher technical skills, educational training and interpersonal skills while operating a highly-expensive, sophisticated, cutting-edge equipment, and advanced data analysis supporting a wide variety of project and collaborating with multiple researchers' campus-wide., · Provide scientifically rigorous database management and statistical analysis for multiple grant-funded research projects
· Collaborate with Principal Investigators and other stakeholders to discuss project needs
· Creatively and effectively integrate data from multiple sources
· Check data for integrity
· Assist with the development of tables, reports, analysis as directed by project leaders
· Provide input into publications and interdepartmental projects
· Conduct analysis of SEER, SEER-Medicare linked data, All-Payers Claims Databases, MarketScan, electronic health records, and other sources of data
· Conduct analysis of cancer registry data
· Write methods and results drafts for manuscripts
· Maintain documentation of analyses
Work Location
Why Join Us:
Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
PHSR is a campus-wide shared resource, operated under the umbrella of the Cancer Center. It is Colorado's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, a distinction recognizing its outstanding contributions to research, clinical trials, prevention and cancer control. CU Cancer Center's clinical care sites are UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado are ranked nationally by U.S. News and World Report. The CU Cancer Center's vision is to "prevent and conquer cancer. Together." We do this through our mission statement of "uniting our community to overcome cancer through innovation, discovery, prevention, early detection, multidisciplinary care and education." The CU Cancer Center oversees and supports twelve advanced Shared Resources (from basic science cell technologies to omics to population health science), with the PHSR being one of them. Our more than 300 renowned physicians and researchers conduct
patient-centered research to develop innovative, state-of-the-art technologies, and treatments. Our expertise across cancer types helps us provide world-class treatment for common cancers, while offering hope for many patients with difficult or aggressive tumors who have struggled to find treatment options elsewhere.
The Colorado School of Public Health is a collaborative endeavor involving the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz), Colorado State University (CSU), and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). The Colorado School of Public Health is the first and only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top-tier faculty and students from across the country and providing vital contributions towards ensuring our region's health and well-being. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by CU Anschutz, CSU, and UNC, the Colorado School of Public Health provides education programs, including a Master's concentration in global health, innovative research that places the School in the top 20 in NIH funding among Schools of Public Health, and community service that addresses public health issues including chronic disease, healthcare access, climate, and environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, population mental health, ONE, We are seeking a Pricing & Cost Analyst to own quoting, pricing models, and sales proposal support to bridge Finance and Sales! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jennifer Smith Are y…

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