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AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 4 (Health Informatics, Biostatistics) - 74233

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Office of Health Services Quality and Analytics/Center for Applied Research and Evaluation

Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Duties Description The Research Scientist 4 will work in the Bureau of Vital and Health Statistics to help the Office of Health Services Quality and Analytics meet its responsibilities to promote health care quality and patient safety through a variety of data-driven means including health care services research and analysis, quality metrics, development of public data sets, and ad hoc projects. The duties will include, but are not limited to:
Development and implementation of research, analysis, reporting, and evaluation activities. Development of public data sets, Tableau visualizations and dashboards using All Payer Data (APD) and other data. Development, implementation and validation of data integration algorithms for large data systems for research and reporting activities. Development of novel processes and methodologies to evaluate data utility and quality. Application of quality metrics for evaluation of care, outcomes, costs across payers, service types, facilities, and geography. Projects will include development of research and statistical analyses for internal and public reporting on primary care, maternal and child health, sepsis, Vital Statistics, and other emerging health priorities. Collaboration on development of analytical reports for management and stakeholders, statistical briefs, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and technical documentation. Supervision of research and analytical staff.

Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Biostatistics, Public Health, Epidemiology, health informatics, data analytics, public administration, government analytics, mathematics, engineering or a related field and five years of professional research experience** in an appropriate field.

**Substitutions: master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for two years of professional research experience.

Preferred Qualifications: •Strong statistical, research, and data management skills
• Strong experience in data analysis, management and validation using SAS, SQL, R or other statistical languages
• Experience in development and implementation of algorithms and processes of data integration and data linkages across multiple data sources
• Experience with statistical methods and their application for predictive analytics
• Proven experience analyzing health care claims data and other administrative data sources
• Experience with visualization software such as Tableau is a plus
• Excellent communication, organization, and program management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment
• Supervisory experience is a plus

Additional Comments Work hours and telecommuting availability (50% maximum) for this position will be discussed during the interview process and are subject to operational needs and the telecommuting application process.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management Group, PC/RS4/74233

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street RM 2217, Corning Tower Building, ESP

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference PC/RS4/74233 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, PC/RS4/74233, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.