Junior Data Management Analyst

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Job Summary:

University of Florida is seeking a Data Management Analyst III responsible for applying analytical methods to support research and decision-making. The role involves database design, data integrity, and the development of reporting mechanisms to enhance data analytics strategies.

Responsibilities:

• This position will be responsible for selecting and applying appropriate analytical methods to answer questions and test hypotheses as specified by researchers, administrators and clinicians.

• This position will require proficiency in database design, data ontology practice and statistical analyses.

• Using word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and organizational analyses (e.g. Microsoft Office products), provides reports of analyses to decision makers.

• Will also be responsible for developing reporting mechanisms via dashboards.

• Supports development of autonomous ongoing strategy for data analytics at the Center.

• Harness data in support of the strategic mission of the center.

• Present and publish data in such a way as to be accessible by lay and professional audiences.

• Using R, SAS, Python, SPSS, Tableau, and/or other database/analytical software platforms at an intermediate level of proficiency to manipulate and analyze data associated with research studies.

• Design, create and support for data collection management and storage system at the Center.

• Prioritize and coordinate multiple research projects often under tight deadlines.

• Set strategies and priorities for responding to research data requests.

• Manages queue of incoming research data requests.

• Set policies to limit collection of unnecessary data.

• In accordance with data governance plan, set priorities and strategies for incorporating new sources of data into the data repository.

• Training and supervision of research staff as it relates to data warehouse use and security.

• The PHRC aims to provides secure, accurate, and reliable data to support rigorous research.

• The person in this position must uphold the highest standards of data quality, conduct data quality analyses, and describe data quality strengths and weaknesses in the context of research.

• Assists in the development and execution the organizations’ strategy for improving and maintaining research data integrity.

• With the PHRC team, defines and establishes data integrity definitions and rules consistent with unit and organizational priorities.

• Supports a consistent ontology.

• Defines data integrity metrics and establishes processes to measure and monitor them continuously.

• Ensures compliance with data security standards.

• Manage communications related to data quality both good and bad.

• Works with PHRC team and IT partners to prevent and remediate identified quality issues using both manual and automated solutions.

• Participate in all required meetings and training sessions as necessary.

• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

• Must demonstrate experience with database design, reporting tools, and project management and familiarity with health care information system industry.

• Working in healthcare or academic research environments.

• A customer-service orientation and/or experience working with older adults.

• Committed to participant protection and privacy.

• Must demonstrate experience with EMRs (such as Epic), systems, and data design.

• Knowledge of SQL or other relational database management systems.

• Knowledge of basic principles of clinical research.

• Proficiency with general statistical software (e.g. SAS, R).

• Proficiency with machine learning frameworks (R, Python, Weka, RapidMiner, etc).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and data analysis software (Excel, SPSS).

• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

• Ability to work effectively and independently.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Creativity.

• Attention to detail.

• Professionalism.

• Good judgement.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, statistics, information systems, or related field and four years of relevant experience.

Company:

University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida. Founded in 1853, the company is headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage. University of Florida has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.