Statistician Expert - Military Veterans

Under general direction of faculty and senior research personnel, this individual will be responsible for planning, conducting, and directing the data retrieval specifications and analysis plan for several research and improvement projects focused on the equitable care of children. They will perform complex data analyses and programming tasks requiring advanced techniques, as well as supervise/direct the activities of a team of 3-5 electronic medical record data extractors/analysts.

• Act as project leader for the data team, providing supervision, technical advice and consultation on complex data extraction, analysis and programming projects
• Provide analytical direction and support in the conceptualization, development and implementation of complex data analysis plans for multiple pediatric equity projects
• Gather, analyze, and interpret a wide variety of data, including administrative claims and electronic medical record data, according to established statistical methods
• Perform descriptive and advanced statistical analyses, conduct ad hoc analysis, review and approve output from other data team members
• Prepare reports, charts, tables, dashboards and other data visual aids for presentation to internal and external partners.

• Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, biostatistics or related field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of increasingly complex programming experience
• Expertise in statistical programming; data visualization; statistical consulting and study design; and the application of advanced statistical methods, including mixed effects modeling, nonparametric regression modeling, statistical tools to support improvement work and survival data analysis
• Expertise in working with administrative claims and electronic medical record data
• Willingness to work onsite 3-4 days per week
• Highly organized, attentive to detail, reliable and self-directed. Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team on multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Master's degree in data science, computer science, biostatistics or related field
• Clarity Training/Certification
• 10 years of experience in public health and/or health services research

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as page one of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. This position is currently funded for one year with additional years of funding anticipated.

Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.

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The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.