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# Research Professional 4 - Data Analytics

- **Company:** University of Minnesota
- **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Document-Oriented Databases, SAS (Software), Stata, Electronic Medical Records, Data Analytics, Data Management
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18860644/Research-Professional-4-Data-Analytics-Minnesota-Saint-Paul

## About the Role

* BA/BS degree with coursework in statistics, econometrics, or related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience that must include at least 1 year of research experience (in academia, other nonprofit, or corporation) involving data preparation for statistical analysis; Or a Master's degree or in health services research, public health, statistics, biostatics, economics or a related fields and 3 years of relevant experience
 * Proficiency with at least one statistical programming language (e.g. SAS, Stata, or R)
 * Experience working with healthcare claims data in academic, state or local department, and healthcare settings.
 * Demonstrated attention to detail and consistent documentation practices when writing statistical code.
 * Willingness to learn and develop new analytical skills.
 * Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
 * Demonstrate effective communication with written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
 * Particular interest in one or more of the following topic areas: long-term services and supports (nursing home, assisted living, home and community-based services), quality improvement, and applied policy research.

Preferred:

 * Ability to convey complex statistical information into concepts and terms for the general public.
 * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects.

## Description

The person in this role will support multiple projects focused on improving the quality of long-term services and supports (LTSS), including nursing homes, assisted living, and home- and community-based services (HCBS). This position requires strong data management and collaboration skills.

Data Management and Database Construction (50%)

 * Construct analytic databases from various data sources, including healthcare claims, surveys, and electronic health records. Project data comes from utilization/claims data, eligibility and enrollment data, and assessment data.
 * Clean, merge, and prepare datasets for analysis, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with data use agreements.
 * Document data processes and maintain reproducible workflows.

Statistical Analysis (40%)

 * Conduct statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics (tabular and graphical) and regression modeling.
 * Interpret and communicate analytic results in collaboration with research teams.
 * Develop and maintain annotated analytic code to ensure transparency and reproducibility.

Data Infrastructure Development (10%)

 * Design, implement, and maintain data infrastructure to support ongoing and future research projects.
 * Ensure data accessibility, security, and usability.
 * Integrating data across multiple sources to make sure it's complete and accurate.

Example Projects:

 * Develop 5-star rating scores, thresholds, and risk-adjustment models for assisted living facilities in Minnesota.
 * Projects with health care utilization analysis.
 * Apply working knowledge of healthcare claims data to advance research aims while accounting for limitations outlined in data use agreements.
 * Support analytic and data coordination activities, including project-specific data management and reporting needs.

All work will be conducted in close collaboration with faculty investigator. The position also offers opportunities to contribute to peer-reviewed journal publications resulting from these analyses.