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Closing Date:

02/17/2026

Type of Position:

Researchers

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ACHI | Analytics

Department's Website:

https:achi.net

Summary of Job Duties:

The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) is a health policy organization that is administratively housed within the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. ACHI's mission is to be a catalyst for improving the health of Arkansans through evidence-based research, public issue advocacy, and collaborative program development.

The Senior Data Analyst will be part of a dynamic team contributing to and providing internal leadership on analytic research projects for ACHI’s policy efforts. In collaboration with the Director of Analytics, the Assistant Director of Analytics, principal investigators, and other ACHI staff, the Senior Data Analyst will develop and implement advanced data and statistical analytics using private and public healthcare claims data and other health data to inform research on important health policy questions, as well as cost and quality comparative studies for the State of Arkansas.

The position requires the ability to manipulate medical claims data, including data from an all-payer claims database, multiple large public and private health data sources, and numerous other data sources.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of experience in analytics, health services research, statistics, mathematics, computer science, health policy/economics or related field

OR

Master’s Degree plus 3 years of experience in analytics, health services research, statistics, mathematics, computer science or health policy/economics or related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Manipulation of large datasets using statistical programming or advanced data management software, such as such as SAS and SQL; experience using SAS is required and both would be preferred.

• Use of advanced SAS functions to manipulate data to create time dependent analytical variables

• Use of statistical techniques, including univariate statistics, comparisons, and regression modeling

• Application, calculation, and interpretation of descriptive and inferential data

Traits and Abilities in the following areas are required:

• Self-motivated to learn and explore new and existing ideas.

• Think critically and strategically.

• Work well independently and in a team environment.

• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects.

• Work efficiently and meet deadlines.

• Communicate well both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Health care utilization and cost analyses

• Knowledge and use of national data sources (e.g., ACS, HCUP, MEPS)

• Health services research, such as health care quality, Medicaid eligibility, Medicaid/Medicare claims, health disparities, or chronic diseases

• ICD-9/10 Diagnosis, ICD-9/10 Procedure, CPT, HCPCS, DRG/MS-DRG, NDC, Type of Service, Place of Service and other codes commonly utilized in health care data sets

• Knowledge of ArcGIS or other geographical coding programs to assist in health geocoding/mapping

Key Responsibilities:

Statistical Programming and Analyses

• Develop complex and efficient data analytic and statistical programs to manipulate healthcare data to create research-ready datasets for empirical analyses.

• Import and longitudinally cross-link data from a variety of sources to develop research-ready analytic datasets.

• Import and integrate large, complex datasets using SAS, including administrative claims data and enrollment files from a variety of insurance payers.

• Execute basic descriptive and inferential statistical analyses.

Collaboration

• Communicate and collaborate with the Director of Research and Evaluation and the Assistant Director of Analytics on translating policy questions into initial analytic plans based on policy questions.

• Communicate and collaborate with project teams made up of other staff who possess data, policy, and other skillsets.

Technical Writing

• Create written data analytic plans with detailed data management procedures to transform raw healthcare data into research-ready analytic datasets.

• Write methodological components of technical reports following accepted protocols. Maintain detailed programming documentation for all projects, including annotated program code, dataset codebooks, and statistical output.

Research

• Identify relevant background information to inform analytic plans designed to answer policy-related questions.

• Identify new techniques and approaches to enhance current or future analytic reporting.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include cover letter. Professional references are and should include past/current manager or supervisor.

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Standing, Talking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes