Review Vacancy
TitleAssistant Research Scientist/Research Scientist I/Research Scientist II (Health Services Research) - 63507
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $104230 Annually
Street Address Center for Applied Research and Evaluation/Bureau of Quality Measurement and Evaluation
Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
Duties Description The Assistant Research Scientist/Research Scientist I/II in the New York State Department of Health's Office of Health Services Quality and Analytics (OHSQA) will help ensure that all New Yorkers, irrespective of their person and care setting, have access to healthcare services that are safe and of the highest quality, consistent with the best available evidence. The candidate will serve as a Research Scientist, supporting the collection and reporting of quality data and ongoing research studies. The entry-to-mid-level researcher will work for the Essential Plan Unit Director in the Bureau of Quality Measurement and Evaluation to help the Office meet its expanding responsibilities to promote healthcare quality through various data-driven methods, including research, evaluation, and health information analysis. With the introduction and growth of the Essential Plan in New York State, new research is being conducted, including evaluating the effectiveness of policies and initiatives for this population. These health plan-driven projects require long-term planning and input from multiple sources, as the data is retrospective and complex, requiring a dedicated researcher to make appropriate progress on the research questions and inform the program area.
Duties include utilizing various data sources within OHSQA, assisting with original research studies, and designing and conducting research and analyses to evaluate the quality and utilization of the Essential Plan. This involves managing different data sources such as the all-payer database, plan-submitted quality data, and other quality data indicators. The researcher will support original research studies, designing and carrying out research and analyses to evaluate Essential Plans and other Marketplace or non-Medicaid plans as appropriate. Responsibilities also include developing reporting tools, including custom-built SAS or SQL programming to generate tables and figures, and using Tableau to update reports.
Minimum Qualifications Assistant Research Scientist, SG14: bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, engineering, biostatistics, public health, public administration and policy, statistics, mathematics, social sciences, health economics, engineering, finance, epidemiology or related degree. Related degrees may include economics, computer science, bioinformatics, physics, genetics, or analytics and one year of professional research experience in an appropriate field.
Substitution: 30 graduate hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the required experience.
Research Scientist 1, SG18: bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, engineering, biostatistics, public health, public administration and policy, statistics, mathematics, social sciences, health economics, engineering, finance, epidemiology or related degree. Related degrees may include economics, computer science, bioinformatics, physics, genetics, or analytics and two years of professional research experience in an appropriate field.
Substitution: Master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.
Research Scientist 2, SG22: bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, engineering, biostatistics, public health, public administration and policy, statistics, mathematics, social sciences, health economics, engineering, finance, epidemiology or related degree. Related degrees may include economics, computer science, bioinformatics, physics, genetics, or analytics and three years of professional research experience in an appropriate field.
Substitution: Master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong statistical and data management skills. 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 Data Warehouse, Business Intelligence and reporting fundamentals, and analyzing large, complex datasets. Knowledge of statistical methods and their application for predictive analytics. Experience analyzing health care claims data or other administrative data sources. Experience with visualization software such as Tableau is a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Excellent communication, organization, and program management skills. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment.
Additional Comments If appointed as an Assistant Research Scientist, the incumbent will assist other research staff with these duties; if appointed as a Research Scientist 1, the incumbent will be expected to perform these duties under general supervision; if appointed as a Research Scientist 2, the incumbent will work with more independence.
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...
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Name Human Resources Management Group, SCD/ARS-RS2/63507
Email Address Resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217 Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
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 SCD/ARS-RS2/63507 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/ARS-RS2/63507, 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.