Research Specialist IV

at  Dept of State Health Services

Austin, TX 78756, USA -

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Immediate15 Feb, 2025USD 6281 Monthly17 Nov, 2024N/AStata,Training,Educational Seminars,Technology,Spss,Statistical Software,Maps,Report Writing,Sas,Scripting,Biostatistics,Algorithms,MatchingNoNo
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Description:

The Center for Health Statistics offers optional hybrid telework to its team members and this position is eligible for partial telework.
Performs advanced public health and research work involving data matching and data linking procedures. The Data Linkage Specialist conducts complex deterministic and probabilistic data linking for specialized research and public health projects as directed, particularly those focused on characterizing maternal and infant deaths to identify prevention opportunities. Work involves the development, implementation and monitoring of ad-hoc and repeating (monthly, quarterly, yearly) data linking requests, including reviewing and processing of Institutional Review Board or contractually-approved requests. Work involves conducting quality assurance testing and developing advanced statistical and programmatic methods to automate processes using SAS, MatchPro, SPSS, Python, R Statistical Program or other software. Requires ability to document methods and procedures, and to prepare datasets, data dictionaries, and reports. This position requires extensive and expert communications with outside agencies, internal stakeholders and business leaders. Interaction with internal stakeholders includes many sections of DSHS, especially those in the DSHS Division for Community Health Improvement. Work may involve guidance and training of other staff. Training and skills in the use of advanced statistical software and/or query languages such as SAS, SPSS, Stata, MatchPro, R, Python, MATLAB, SQL or others is required. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

Knowledge of statistical applications relevant to vital statistics and public health data.
Knowledge of available computer software packages applicable to biostatistics and matching.
Knowledge of database management principles and technology.
Knowledge of data matching algorithms and methodology.
Knowledge of epidemiologic principles and statistical analyses.
Knowledge of programming logic and scripting.
Skill and training in the use of advanced statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, or STATA.
Skill in planning projects, communicating with stakeholders and delivering results.
Skill in the use of personal computers and local area networks.
Skill in effective report writing.
Skill in effective verbal and written communications.
Skill in graphical presentation of data including charts, tables, and maps.
Skill in research publication.
Ability to manage a variety of administrative and statistical analyses.
Ability to coordinate many competing data reporting schedules.
Ability to reason analytically.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule assignments.
Ability to conduct training and educational seminars as needed.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and show initiative.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the public.
Ability to effectively present research methods and results.
Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team setting.

Responsibilities:

Please refer the Job description for details


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Information Technology/IT

Analytics & Business Intelligence

Software Engineering

Graduate

Relevant areas such as epidemiology public health biometry project management computer science statistical analysis research methodology or demography

Proficient

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Austin, TX 78756, USA