Lead and execute complex data analyses using large-scale health care data (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, commercial claims)
Design and build data pipelines, research tools, and analytic infrastructure
Ensure data quality and reproducibility through rigorous quality assurance processes
Manage projects, including timelines, deliverables, and coordination with cross-functional team members
Supervise and mentor junior staff
Translate complex data into actionable insights to support policy-relevant research
Required Qualifications:
MA/MS in statistics, data science, economics, applied mathematics, or related quantitative field (or equivalent combined education and work experience)
5+ years of experience with statistical programming (e.g., SAS, R, Python)
Experience with administrative health care claims data (Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial)
Experience with SQL, data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)
Demonstrated experience leading analytic efforts and contributing to research projects
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions for complex data challenges
Eligibility to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available)
Requirements
Experience in health economics, health policy, public health, or similar discipline
7+ years of experience with statistical programming
Experience with CMS secure environments (e.g., VRDC, IDR) and NIA LINKAGE.
Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools to enhance coding, data analysis, and workflow efficiency, including iterative or semi-automated workflows
Minimum Education:
Master's Degree
Benefits
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.Position is 100% FTEPerforms other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.Required DocumentsCover letterResume/CVAbout the Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & EconomicsThe Schaeffer Center is a collaboration between the USC Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the USC Price School of Public Policy , and it is a flagship program of the Leonard D. Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy & Government Service .About the USC Schaeffer InstituteThe USC Schaeffer Institute develops evidence-based solutions to address the nation's most pressing policy issues. It serves as a policy laboratory to develop and test ideas generated by the USC academic community, fosters civic engagement, and provides a forum to reach federal policymakers.Established by an historic gift from Leonard D. Schaeffer in 2024, it houses three flagship programs: the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics, the Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service, and the Center for Civic Society.Schaeffer experts have testified before numerous Congressional commHealth insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
In order for your application to be considered, you must attach a cover letter and resume to your employment application.
The Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics is seeking a Research Data Scientist (HR title: Research Programmer II) to support cutting-edge health policy and economics research through advanced analytics, data infrastructure development, and project leadership. This role is part of a state-of-the-art data core and collaborates closely with principal investigators and a multidisciplinary research team. This is a full-time, one-year fixed term position (renewable) with a hybrid work arrangement.
The mission of the Schaeffer Center is to measurably improve value in health through evidence-based policy solutions, research excellence, transformative education, and private- and public-sector engagement. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to work that has a meaningful impact on the transformation of health care and to apply advanced analytics to real-world policy questions using large-scale health care data.
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