Senior Health Data Analyst – Health Affairs Institute

WVU Online

. Oversee and mentor other analysts as directed by the Director of Health Analytics .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in health data analytics, advanced statistical analysis, and compliance with health policies, particularly HIPAA and PHI. Proven ability to mentor analysts, develop training programs, and communicate complex research findings to stakeholders.

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Health Data AnalyticsAdvanced Statistical AnalysisSAS or R ProficiencyTraining and Facilitation SkillsData Security and Compliance

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Hard Skills

Statistical MethodsData Visualization Best PracticesQuality Assurance ProcessesHealth Outcomes ResearchPublic Health InformaticsMedicaid Claims Data KnowledgeLarge Health Databases UtilizationResearch Proposal DevelopmentData Risk AssessmentHealth Policy Analysis

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingStakeholder Engagement

Industry Keywords

Health Services ResearchClinical OutcomesResearch ComplianceHealth Data AnalyticsFederal and State Research Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and mentor other analysts as directed by the Director of Health Analytics
Oversee the analyst training program, identify training gaps, and procure or develop training modules
Lead data risk assessments to identify and mitigate data quality and security issues
Troubleshoot unanticipated data problems and unexpected results
Consult on statistical methods and analysis designs
Perform advanced statistical analysis
Support project teams with data analysis, visualization best practices, and technology
Lead development of understandable reports using data visualization and statistical best practices
Participate in high-level stakeholder meetings and develop potential solutions
Develop quality assurance processes and protocols
Serve as liaison to the West Virginia Department of Health Services for health data analytics and program evaluation projects
Facilitate collaboration between research partners and Department of Health Services staff
Ensure compliance with institutional, federal, and state research policies
Advise faculty and government partners on research proposals, methodology, analytics, and results interpretation
Identify collaboration opportunities between WVU Health Sciences Center and the Department of Health Services
Prepare required reports for the University, Health Sciences Center administration, and external agencies
Communicate analytic and evaluation results to Department of Health Services staff
Conduct or direct special projects
Perform other duties delegated by the Director of Health Analytics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s level degree in health-related field required
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in health outcomes and policy research, health services research, public health informatics, health policy, or clinical outcomes
Record of research and achievement evidenced by publications and a sustained research program
Experience conducting research/evaluation within academic and governmental sectors
Knowledge of Medicaid Claims data, including eligibility, facility header, facility detail, and professional files
Experience conducting in-house training
Extensive experience utilizing large health databases for research, program evaluation, and policy development
Record of accomplishments in health data analytics
Strong ability to communicate research goals, methods, and results with key stakeholders
Proficiency in SAS or R
Knowledge of handling mortality data
Training and facilitation skills
Strong understanding of data security and compliance, particularly HIPAA and PHI data access and storage
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel intermittently when required

Benefits

Comp & perks

37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
18 sick days per year
A range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
Eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks
Wellness programs
Work-life balance