Research Project Analyst Lead - Center for Health Policy

The MU Center for Health Policy (CHP), in the College of Health Sciences (CHS), seeks skilled Research Data Analysts to conduct data analysis, analytical studies and evaluation that support and facilitate the planning, policy development, research, and decision-making activities for the Center for Health Policy's increasing volume of research, analytical, and data request projects. (There are two positions available.)

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct all stages of complex research/data analysis, including scoping research questions, designing and executing statistical analyses, exploring and evaluating new datasets, and developing new metrics and algorithms.
• Compile, analyze, interpret, and assemble qualitative and quantitative data; manage, merge and analyze data from a variety of primary and secondary data sources, including: EHR systems, clinical and public health registries (e.g., cancer registry, vital statistics registries, and Medicare claims via CMS); develop crosswalks, identify gaps, and conduct statistical analysis/reporting.
• Utilize the administrative claims, provider and eligibility data from MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) as a proxy for clinical outcomes; prepare in-depth reports, summary procedures, conclusions, and articles; translate the findings into recommendations for health policy initiatives.
• Support the research and evaluation of projects by performing evaluation analysis utilizing claims data; develop, document, and implement assessments, data analysis plans, datasets, and research and evaluation tools/systems to collect, analyze and interpret research.
• Attend meetings to provide data and analytical support and present findings, as appropriate; provide data analysis as requested to support the production of funder/sponsor reporting and annual reporting.

Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

A bachelor's or master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Master's degree in health sciences, social sciences, or other areas relevant to health policy, with experience in research, project development, data collection and analysis.
• Three or more years of experience in social science research, including experience in managing, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data. Experience in merging data from multiple platforms and structuring data to answer research questions.
• Knowledge of large-scale data collection/management, research methodology, and program/project design and implementation.
• Knowledge of public policy and regulatory reporting related to the federal and state of Missouri Medicaid program, preferably with comprehensive knowledge of administrative and clinical characteristics of Missouri's Medicaid administrative claims, provider, participant, and supporting data.
• Experience with statistical analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a broad diversity of partners.

This position is grant funded. Employment is contingent upon available grant funding.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $58,573 - $108,035
Grade: GGS 011
University Title: Research Project Analyst Lead
Internal applicants can determine their current grade and university title by accessing the Job Information page through the Additional Employee Info tile in myHR.

Completed online application, cover letter, and resume are required.
Applications must be submitted on-line through the University of Missouri website: https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (search for Job Opening 54509).

Applications will be reviewed until well-qualified applicants are identified to advance to the interview process.

At the Mizzou College of Health Sciences https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/about/, we work every day to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

As the home of the most popular major on campus, we teach Mizzou students who care about health and are dedicated to serving others. In addition to learning in the classroom, our students spend more than 80,150 hours helping patients every year.

Our faculty are driven to solve real-world problems. They lead the way by conducting research that has power and purpose. From expanding the use of technology in health care to improving mental health and learning in schools, we are discovering ways to make life better for everyone.

Through clinics and community outreach programs, we provide vital services to members of our community and training for our students. We are proud to serve Missourians today while preparing the workforce of tomorrow.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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