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# Research Scientist II (Data Analysis)

- **Company:** Health Research, Inc.
- **Location:** Albany, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $85,781.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Big Data, Computer Programming, RStudio, SAS (Software), Data Management
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18760307/Research-Scientist-Ii-Data-Analysis-New-York-Albany

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field and three years of research experience; OR a Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field and two years of such experience; OR a doctorate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field., Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field. R and/or RStudio programming experience. Advanced Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)/Structured Query Language (SQL) programming skills. Experience in data management and/or analysis using large databases. Familiarity with quality measures used in primary care. Experience with or knowledge of New York State public health insurance programs. Experience with Microsoft Access and/or Excel.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position, in accordance with applicable federal requirements.

Travel up to 10% of the time will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.

## Description

The Research Scientist II will be responsible for conducting analyses from existing New York State Department of Health, state and federal data sources that can be used to plan and evaluate Value Based Payment (VBP) related initiatives. The Research Scientist II will be responsible for executing draft measure specifications, analyzing data collected as part of new and ongoing projects, summarizing the results to members of the Department of Health and external project teams, and disseminating findings through presentations, reports, and manuscripts.