Data Research Analyst Senior in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

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Sitting at a computer for extended periods of time, repetitive motion

Primarily days, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed.

The Public Health Analytics & Informatics Department within the College of Public Health (CPH) is seeking a Senior Data Research Analyst.

This position is located in Lexington, Kentucky. This position will oversee and conduct the conversion of data into meaningful insights that will lead to informed analytical decisions for state partners and CPH researchers. The position will work with faculty investigators and senior data analysts to develop complex analytical designs and AI/ML models, while also diagnosing, validating, and improving performance of models over time. The position is expected to provide leadership and technical support to junior analysts and other developers. The person in this position will develop logical and conceptual data flows that support and guide appropriate and effective use of the data. The person must understand technical specification, functions and business requirements, handle multiple simultaneous tasks, prioritize work, and remain functional under aggressive timelines.

The Senior Data Research Analyst will also develop complex, efficient, and reusable programming code meant for improvement, manipulation, and analysis of data. Other responsibilities include performing data conversions, writing code, identifying relevant trends, preparing reports & visualizations, and developing dashboards. The candidate selected must have prior AI/ML, healthcare and data modeling experience.

Prior healthcare and data mining/modeling experience. Development and management skills. Working knowledge of Tableau, T-SQL and PL/SQL. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Knowledge and experience in a health care environment.

Preferred Experience in working with various data types, including healthcare data; advanced statistical skills.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.