Research Data Analyst 3, S-SPIRE (U.S. - Flexible Work Location)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates should have a background in statistics, biostatistics, engineering, or another similar quantitative discipline, with extensive experience working with large relational databases and familiarity with statistical analyses.

• Master’s degree or higher is a plus.
• Relevant experience in statistics, biostatistics, engineering, mathematics, data science, or a similar quantitative field.
• Highly proficient in SQL with experience manipulating large, complex datasets.
• Prior experience manipulating and merging large, complex data (n>10,000,000 records).
• Extensive experience and comfort working with relational databases.
• Extensive experience importing, transforming, cleaning, merging, and editing data and with quality/accuracy measures.
• Must be intellectually curious, have strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, with effective communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effective communication.
• Experience with additional programming languages such as Stata, R, or Python for data analysis is a plus.
• Prior research experience using causal inference models, such as regression discontinuity, difference in differences, and instrumental variables, is a plus.
• Prior experience with Veterans Health Data in the VA Corporate Data Warehouse is a plus.
• Prior experience with medical claims and billing data is a plus.
• Prior experience working with health care administrative data or similarly complex data is a plus.
• Substantial experience with SQL and/or SAS.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics or engineering.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.
• Relevant subject matter knowledge.
• Substantial experience with MS Office and analytical programs.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Sitting in place at computer for long periods of time with extensive keyboarding/dexterity.
• Occasionally use a telephone.
• Rarely writing by hand.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Some work may be performed in a laboratory or field setting.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five regional pay structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate. The expected pay range for this position is $132,369 to $160,981 per annum (within 10 Bay Area counties) or $91,609 to $141,317 per annum (all other regions).
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.