Review Vacancy
TitleResearch Scientist 3/4 (Biostatistics, Health Informatics) - 63305
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $131665 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address OHSQA/Center for Applied Research and Evaluation
Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower 19th Floor
Duties Description The Research Scientist 3/4 (RS 3/4) in the New York State Department of Health’s (the Department) Office of Health Services Quality and Analytics, Bureau of Vital and Health Statistics will help to ensure that all New Yorkers irrespective of their person and care setting will have access to health care services that are safe and of the highest quality consistent with the best available evidence. The RS 3/4 will work in the Bureau of Vital and Health Statistics to help the Office 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.
Projects include, but are not limited to:
Development of research, analysis, reporting, and evaluation activities for the federal Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) project. This eleven-year, total cost of care model will be implemented in five downstate counties with an aim to increase investment in primary care, provide financial stability for hospitals, and support beneficiary connection to community resources.
In addition, this position will support the development of public data sets, Tableau visualizations and dashboards using All Payer Data (APD) and other data; Development and validation of data integration from large data systems for research activities; Development of 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; Conduct analyses on primary care, and other emerging health priorities; Development of statistical briefs, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and technical documentation; Supervise research staff.
If appointed as a Research Scientist 3, the incumbent would receive guidance in the planning and development stages of these duties from the supervisor; if appointed as a Research Scientist 4 level, the incumbent is expected to take responsibility for these duties with only occasional reference to the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications Research Scientist 3, SG25:
Non-Competitive Candidates: A bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, engineering, biostatistics, public health, epidemiology, health informatics, data analysis, public administration, government analytics, social sciences or related degree. Related degrees may include economics, computer science, bioinformatics, physics, genetics, social sciences, analytics, or engineering; AND four years of professional research experience** in an appropriate field.
Research Scientist 4, SG27:
Non-Competitive Candidates: A bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, engineering, biostatistics, public health, epidemiology, health informatics, data analysis, public administration, government analytics, social sciences or related degree. Related degrees may include economics, computer science, bioinformatics, physics, genetics, social sciences, analytics, or engineering; AND five years of professional research experience** in an appropriate field.
**Substitutions: A master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and a Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong statistical and data management skills. Demonstrated experience in data analysis, management, and validation. Proven experience developing statistical programs in SAS, SQL, or R to compose research and reporting databases for the application of higher order analysis. Knowledge of statistical methods and their application for predictive analytics. Experience developing and applying algorithms to link health care data across multiple data sources. Experience with large database management. Proven experience analyzing health care claims data or 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.
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
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Name Human Resources Management Group, PC/63305/RS34
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street RM 2217, Corning Tower Building, ESP
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/63305/RS34 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, PC/63305/RS34, 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.