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　　SUMMARY

　　HSAG is nationally recognized as an industry leader in the areas ofhealthcare data analysis, measure development, and survey research. Weare in search of talented individuals who are interested in a career inanalytics as an Analyst III in HSAG\'s Data Science & AdvancedAnalytics division. Together we can spread positive change to makehealthcare better.

　　UNIQUE BENEFITS

　　The Analyst III position benefits from HSAG\'s desire to grow its staffinto leaders of healthcare quality improvement in the nation. During thefirst year, new HSAG analysts are provided formal internal training instatistics, machine learning, clinical epidemiology, SAS, Tableau,healthcare data, and an assortment of healthcare-related topics. TheAnalyst III position also offers the opportunity to mentor and supervisejunior-level staff.

　　HSAG offers:

　　A comfortable work-life balance and flexible work schedules.Three weeks of paid time off and 15 company-paid holidays wherestaff leave two hours early prior to each holiday to get a \"jumpstart\" on holiday festivities.HSAG offers a competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental,vision, tuition reimbursement and 401(k).

　　DESCRIPTION

　　The Analyst III position is a key contributor to cutting-edgeanalytic work that spans the broad spectrum of healthcare data projectsat HSAG. Driven by intellectual curiosity and a passion for healthcarequality, the Analyst III position helps lead components of innovativeanalytic plans that are intended to provide healthcare decision andpolicy makers with the necessary information to transform healthcare.HSAG analysts in the Data Science & Advanced Analytics division assistin designing a wide array of analytic studies and participate in allphases of the research design process. Analysts may work with a widearray of data to facilitate data exploration, including (but not limitedto) the following data types:

　　surveycase reviewmedical and prescription drug claims and encounterseligibilitydemographicclinicalelectronic health recordregistryvital statisticsoperationalDetails regarding potential project assignments and key sources of datawill be discussed with candidates during the interview process.

　　ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Serve as an integral part of HSAG Data Science & Advanced Analyticsdivision.Lead small- to medium-sized analytic tasks or projects, whileproviding support to other analytic tasks or projects.Understand primary types of healthcare data and methods forapproaching data assessments.Evaluate a wide array of data types.Conduct and interpret analyses, develop appropriate statisticalmodels, manipulate complex databases, and track and evaluatepatterns of care and outcomes.Perform data validation, develop and implement analytic plans, andcross reference data.Attend, participate, and assist in team training meetings.Present and communicate project results to nonanalytic staff membersand customers.Represent HSAG in a professional manner at all times.Compensation: 85000 Based on Exp

　　Job Requirements:

　　EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

　　Bachelor\'s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., math,statistics, economics, and epidemiology)

　　Master\'s degree preferred

　　A minimum of four (4) years of work experience.

　　At least three (3) years of healthcare experience.

　　At least three (3) years of statistics and/or quantitative analysisexperience.

　　OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

　　Expert in the use of SAS software for statistical programming

　　SAS certificati n preferred.

　　Proficient in the use of SQL.

　　Experience working with relational databases.

　　Experience contributing to report writing and formal writtendeliverables, including serving as the lead writer/major contributorto a formal written deliverable.

　　Some proposal experience in a supporting role.

　　Some experience mentoring junior-level staff.

　　Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

　　Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and work withmultiple teams.

　　WORK ENVIRONMENT

　　The work environment characteristics described here are representativeof those an employee encounters while performing the essential functionsof this position

　　Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　DISCLAIMER

　　This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associatedwith the position

　　While this is intended to be an accurate reflectio