Data Scientist/Policy Analyst | University of Maryland, Baltimore County - Military Veterans

Department: The Hilltop Institute  The Hilltop Institute conducts research and policy analysis to support health care financing and delivery system reform in Maryland and other states. With access to an extensive onsite data repository that includes Medicaid and Medicare administrative data, hospital discharge data, nursing home assessment data, and all-payer claims data, Hilltop conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform health care payment, program design, monitoring, and evaluation. Position Overview: The Data Scientist will contribute to quantitative analysis aimed at improving access to and the quality of health care services for people and communities. Most projects will focus on populations served by the Maryland Medicaid and Medicare programs, but occasional work is also performed with other states and other state agencies within Maryland. Why Work at UMBC? UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $ 82,000   and  has  over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available. What is it like to work at UMBC?  Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. And read about our recent award, UMBC is a 2023 Great College to Work for…. In every category . Telework: A hybrid telework schedule may be available. Responsibilities: Assist with the development and operationalization of predictive models. This includes literature reviews, risk factor engineering, pre-processing, modeling, deployment, documentation, and model monitoring Analyze large data sets assembled from Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurers, hospital pricing data, community benefit reports, and/or hospital discharge abstracts using SAS, Stata, or other statistical packages Assist with implementation of multivariate program evaluation methodologies to test the effects of health care interventions on program enrollment, utilization, provider participation, and quality of care measures Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams that may include SAS programmers and policy analysts, as well as researchers or policy analysts from other organizations Draft reports, memoranda, meeting minutes, and/or Power Point presentations Assist in preparing research and analysis for publication in peer-reviewed journals Assist with presentations to public and professional audiences Participate in internal and external meetings Required Minimum Qualifications: Experience Required: MA – 1 year experience; BA – 3 years experience. A master’s degree with course work in health services research, public health, public policy/administration, economics, data science or a related discipline, and at least one year of relevant experience. A bachelor’s degree with course work in health services research, public health, public policy/administration, economics, data science or a related field and three years of experience with exposure to health services research, public health administration, and/or policy analysis may be substituted for the master’s degree and required experience. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, at least one statistical package (SAS, Stata, R, etc.). Preferred Qualifications:  The ideal candidate will possess the following professional and interpersonal competencies: The ability to work with large data sets and on a variety of platforms supporting quantitative analysis, predictive analytics, mathematical modeling, and/or machine learning Experience with advanced statistical modeling Familiarity with the health care literature A knowledge of publicly funded health insurance programs such as Medicare and Medicaid An interest in federal and state health policy Well-honed problem-solving skills The ability to communicate orally and in writing to diverse audiences The ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and be flexible in a fast-paced environment Excellent interpersonal skills Special Instructions to Applicants: Upload a cover letter and a resume.   Closing Date: Open Until Filled Benefits: UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Regular and grant funded regular positions ( Full benefits summary click here ): Generous Leave which includes accruing: 22 Days of Annual Leave   15 Days of Sick Leave   15 Holidays 3 Personal Days Tuition Remission : 8 credit hours per semester Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment Additional Benefits: Life and disability insurance Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan) Professional development opportunities Wellness opportunities & Much more Salary: Salary starts at $ 82,000 , commensurate with qualifications and experience. Hours: Full-time Type: Grant Funded FLSA Status: Exempt  Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex.  For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.     Accommodation:  If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Work Authorization  As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.