data specialist Seattle, WA
University of Washington
Full Time
Seattle, WA
8334 - 7500 USD MONTHLY Today
Job description
LEAD DATA ANALYTICS SPECIALIST
Req #:
224485
Department:
IHDD [INSTITUTE ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & DISABILITY]
Job Location:
Seattle Campus
Posting Date:
07/13/2023
Closing Info:
Open Until Filled
Salary:
$7,500 - $8,334 per month
Other Compensation:
Shift:
First Shift
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
We have an outstanding opportunity for a Lead Data Analytics Specialist.
Reporting to the Director of Administration for the Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD), the position will oversee all IHDD initiatives that involve data collection, management, and analysis to meet a diverse range of IHDD needs. Their responsibilities include extracting clinical data from UWMC Epic, utilizing and comprehending data from UW systems, gathering data from UW and federal systems, enhancing central systems, exploring, and recommending techniques for monitoring policy concerns, and serving as a source of guidance for Research Affiliates and UCEDD programs.
Position will be lead for all data management and analytics for IHDD, one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive interdisciplinary research and training centers focusing on a wide array of developmental disabilities. More than 600 University of Washington faculty and staff members, as well as numerous doctoral and post-doctoral students, perform clinical services, interdisciplinary clinical and research training, and technical assistance and outreach training to community practitioners and community agencies.
Nearly 150 grants and contracts are affiliated with the IHDD annually.
Over 2000 clients are serviced by IHDD Clinical Service Programs annually.
Thousands of professionals in the community are trained each year by IHDD faculty and staff.
The IHDD is home to hundreds of faculty and staff all working towards a common goal to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families. These faculty and staff represent multiple disciplines from multiple UW departments. This position will lead data analytic efforts to support the interdisciplinary nature of the IHDD.
Duties & Responsibilities
Data Management and Analytics
Extract clinical data from UWMC Epic and create analytics dashboards to inform clinical evaluation, clinic volumes, and inform clinical reports used to support UCEDD progress reports and website based representation of IHDD efforts.
Extract data from UW systems (Workday, EDW, DAWG, Space Databases) to facilitate the use and needs of IHDD resources as they relate to other UW units.
Collect data and develop tools metrics to utilize information available in UW and federal databases (NIHReporter, MYNCBI, etc.) to support UCEDD programs and IDDRC grant needs such as Research Associate grant and publication tracking.
Develop methods and solutions to have better tracking of scientific core usage to optimize data aggregation for progress reports or provide actionable insights to drive changes to budgets and planning.
Collect data from UW and stakeholders to support UCEDD grant needs and requirements for completing progress reports and for informing how we might improve internal and external collaborations on UCEDD related efforts.
Upgrade central systems used to manage communications and reservations, etc. that impact across operations and communications.
Explore and suggest methods to track policy issues at the federal, state, local, and UW level to inform IHDD staff on topics and potentially be identified as resources for UW leadership and policy makers.
Strategic Planning
Contribute to IHDD strategic planning initiatives in collaboration with the IHDD Executive Team.
Provide strategic planning support to IHDD Administration.
Liaise with other UW units like the Information School, Center for Human Neuroscience, ITHS, and I-LABS to stay up to date on use of data science resources on campus.
Other activities
Provide expertise and serve as a resource for Research Associates and UCEDD programs that need guidance on information management
Requirements include:
Master's degree, preferably in data science, information management, or public health
2+ years of experience in data collection, data management, and statistical analysis.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
We have an outstanding opportunity for a Lead Data Analytics Specialist.
Reporting to the Director of Administration for the Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD), the position will oversee all IHDD initiatives that involve data collection, management, and analysis to meet a diverse range of IHDD needs. Their responsibilities include extracting clinical data from UWMC Epic, utilizing and comprehending data from UW systems, gathering data from UW and federal systems, enhancing central systems, exploring, and recommending techniques for monitoring policy concerns, and serving as a source of guidance for Research Affiliates and UCEDD programs.
Position will be lead for all data management and analytics for IHDD, one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive interdisciplinary research and training centers focusing on a wide array of developmental disabilities. More than 600 University of Washington faculty and staff members, as well as numerous doctoral and post-doctoral students, perform clinical services, interdisciplinary clinical and research training, and technical assistance and outreach training to community practitioners and community agencies.
Nearly 150 grants and contracts are affiliated with the IHDD annually.
Over 2000 clients are serviced by IHDD Clinical Service Programs annually.
Thousands of professionals in the community are trained each year by IHDD faculty and staff.
The IHDD is home to hundreds of faculty and staff all working towards a common goal to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families. These faculty and staff represent multiple disciplines from multiple UW departments. This position will lead data analytic efforts to support the interdisciplinary nature of the IHDD.
Duties & Responsibilities
Data Management and Analytics
Strategic Planning
Other activities
Requirements include:
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Desired:
- Experience with Epic Clarity.
- Demonstrated ability to perform data analysis including querying standard databases using SQL.
- Strong programming skills in Python and R.
- Strong understanding of data mining and statistical analysis techniques.
- Experience with BI tools such as Tableau and/or PowerBI.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suites.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Experience with UW systems such as Workday, EDW, DAWG, Space Databases.
- Experience with NIHReporter, MYNCBI, and other federal and UW data systems.
- Previous experience in and knowledge of academic healthcare systems and/or operational environments.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected].
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
