A cover letter and resume detailing relevant work experience is required for consideration. All applications must be submitted through the U-M job site.

The Research and Evaluation Senior Analyst will be responsible for analysis of complex data focused on a multitude of health policy issues including: access to care; cost, quality, and effectiveness of care; behaviorial health; social determinants of health, and/or; consumer satisfaction. Analytical work will include designing provider and consumer surveys, formulating and executing data queries, creating and analyzing claims and survey data sets, and developing and writing issue briefs or other written products. Data visualization skills are a plus. This individual will work with other analysts, expert clinical consultants and project staff on an on-going basis, while working on multiple concurrent projects. The Senior Analyst will be expected to function independently and in collaboration with colleagues and act as a resource across CHRT on quantitative research and statistical analysis. Must be able to work remotely. We will consider applications from individuals with less experience or training.

• Master’s degree in public health or related field (with health policy or public health related focus). 

• Experience preparing reports, charts, tables, and other visual aids.

• Must have experience and proficiency with one or more of the following:

  • Working with surveys and survey data—Understanding of survey methodology and analysis. Understanding of application of survey data to analyze health and human service policy issues, and/or;

  • Management and analysis of claims data sets. Understanding of appropriate uses for and limitations of administrative/claims data in analysis of health care issues.

• Demonstrated quantitative skills and knowledge of descriptive statistics, statistical tests and statistical inference. Ability to analyze, and interpret a wide variety of data using descriptive and inferential statistical methods.

• Proficiency in working with data analytical software (preferably SAS and/or SPSS);

• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.

• Ability to work independently within defined guidelines.

• Willingness to work in a highly interactive and collegial group of analysts.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, including demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities and projects.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work remotely.

Senior Level:

• 5 years’ related experience, including a working knowledge of research/ evaluation methods, statistics and key health policy issues.

Intermeidate Level

• 4 years’ related experience, including a working knowledge of research/ evaluation methods, statistics and key health policy issues.

• Data visualization training and skills

• Grant writing and seeking grant-funded opportunities is preferred.

• Experience with developing sampling designs, power analysis, questionnaire or interview guide development

• Demonstrated project management experience

• Presentation of research results to key audiences

• Evaluation design and implementation

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.