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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # HEALTH DATA SCIENTIST - **Company:** State of Illinois - **Location:** Springfield, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $70,008.0 - $99,684.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Crystal Reports (Reporting Software), SPSS (Software), Oracle (Applications), SAS (Software), Information Technology, Toad (Software) - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://illinois.jobs2web.com/talentcommunity/apply/1431290800/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in statistics, computer science, mathematics, economics, and related fields. * Requires two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the development and application of research designs and statistical methods and techniques, preferably in the job-related subject matter area., * Two (2) years of professional experience interpreting results of the multivariate, correlational and descriptive analyses of services provided to consumers who receive mental health services. * Two (2) years of professional experience evaluating the effectiveness and quality of services provided for a public or private organization. * Two (2) years of professional experience in the use of statistical programs such as Statistical Analytical Software (SAS) and/or Crystal Reports to run analyses and create statistical, scientific, and narrative reports and narratives. * Two (2) years of professional experience in the preparations of narrative and statistical reports that communicate the results of complex data analyses studies performed. * Two (2) years of professional experience in the development and application of complex research design techniques and their application to social and economic data. * Two (2) years of professional experience working with program development and the modification as well as testing of computer programs verifying results and analysis generated are valid, consistent and reliable. ## Description The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) is seeking to hire a Health Data Scientist to conduct evaluations and service research studies, modifying and adapting service delivery, data collection and reporting methods utilized by DBHR staff and vendors. This position develops innovative research designs for data collection, analysis, extraction, and interpretation of information related to the implementation of Clinical Operations; plans and executes research, literature reviews, and evaluation projects; makes authoritative and final technical decisions about evaluation/research design, data collection and analysis methodologies; interprets results of statistical analysis performed on service and utilization data that involve complex and subtle interrelationships to provide sophisticated advice and recommendations based on use of statistical methodology; serves as project leader to coordinate larger projects and verify completion within established timeframes; and develops narrative reports to communicate results of studies and analysis performed., * Serves as a Health Data Scientist for the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery. * Analyzes descriptive and service utilization data collected from Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) vendors, other service providers and individuals receiving services using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), Statistical Analytical Software (SAS), Tool for Oracle Application Developers (TOAD) and/or Crystal Reports to support planning about service delivery, purchase of services and the enhancement of services provided to consumers. * Recommends the initiation or modification of technical or administrative policy based on the results obtained from final analysis of data and evaluation of proposed projects and studies. * Tests computer programs used for research and evaluation to verify results of analysis generated are valid, consistent, and reliable. * Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Times of (climate) crisis - How and why sustainable software is a must!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/988-times-of-climate-crisis-how-and-why-sustainable-software-is-a-must) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Kettle and Pot or Peas in a Pod? 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