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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 a Senior Analyst in HSAG\'s Data Science & AdvancedAnalytics division. Together we can spread positive change to makehealthcare better.

　　UNIQUE BENEFITS

　　The Senior Analyst position benefits from HSAG\'s desire to grow itsstaff into the future leaders of healthcare quality improvement in thenation. During the first year, new HSAG analysts are provided formalinternal training in statistics, machine learning, clinicalepidemiology, SAS, Tableau, healthcare data, and an assortment ofhealthcare-related topics. The Senior Analyst position will assist insupervising junior-level analytic staff in the Data Science & AdvancedAnalytics division.

　　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 just to get a\"jump start\" on holiday festivities.HSAG offers a competitive benefit package which includes medical,dental, vision, tuition reimbursement and 401(k).

　　DESCRIPTION

　　The Senior Analyst position is a key leader in cutting-edge analyticwork that spans the broad spectrum of healthcare data projects at HSAG.Driven by intellectual curiosity and a passion for healthcare quality,the Senior Analyst position develops, implements, and leads 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 under the direction of the SeniorAnalyst and other senior staff members. Senior Analysts will work withdata to facilitate data exploration and fulfill client deliverables,including (but not limited to) 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 potential candidates during the interviewprocess.

　　ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Serve as an analytic leader within the HSAG Data Science & AdvancedAnalytics division.Lead multiple medium-sized analytic tasks or projectssimultaneously, while providing analytic support and leadership onother projects.Understand primary types of healthcare data and methods forapproaching data assessments.Evaluate a wide array of data types.Define appropriate research questions and develop correspondinganalytic plans.Lead and interpret analyses, develop appropriate statistical models,manipulate complex databases, and track and evaluate patterns ofcare and outcomes.Oversee all data-related project activities.Attend, participate, and lead team training meetings.Present and communicate project results to nonanalytic staff membersand customers.Represent HSAG in a professional manner at all times.Compensation: 95000 - 110000

　　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 six (6) years of work experience.

　　At least five (5) year of healthcare experience.

　　At least five (5) years of statistics and/or quantitative analysisexperience.

　　At least one (1) year of experience supervising analytic staff.

　　OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

　　Expert in the use of SAS software for statistical programming

　　SAS certification preferred.

　　Proficient in the use of SQL.

　　Experience working with relational databases.

　　Experience developing and leading formal written deliverables formultiple clients, including serving as the lead writer/majorcontributor on multiple formal deliverables.

　　Experience serving as the primary writer on a proposal and as amajor contributor to the overall proposal effort.

　　Experience mentoring multiple junior-level staff.

　　Demonstrated ability to supervise a team of at least two people,including responsibility for monitoring and evaluating performance.

　　Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

　　Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and work withmultiple teams.

　　WORK ENVIRONMENT