University of Michigan · 1 day ago
Lead Data Analyst
The University of Michigan is seeking a detail-oriented Lead Data Analyst for the Michigan Value Collaborative (MVC) to improve healthcare quality in Michigan. The role involves gathering and analyzing data to evaluate the impact of healthcare initiatives, while collaborating with a team of experts in various fields.
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Responsibilities
Write and edit programs to clean, manage, merge, maintain, and analyze data, including large data sets (millions of observations)
Extract, transform, and merge raw data from various data sources into usable forms, and construct datasets according to the specifications provided
Design, create and implement programs and templates to collect, display and analyze data
Perform statistical programming utilizing a variety of statistical software packages to summarize data and create reports and/or visual presentations
Conduct advanced statistical analysis, with support and supervision, such as multilevel regression modeling, survival analysis, and causal inference methods including difference-in-differences, instrumental variables analysis, interrupted time series, and regression discontinuity designs
Design and prepare standard and ad hoc reports
Design and prepare summaries for statistical analysis and planning purposes
Document procedures for future reference and make recommendations for data analysis process improvements
Present analytic methods and new approaches to accomplishing goals internally and externally
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a recognized field of science or learning which is directly related to the duties of the position
Minimum 5 years of experience analyzing and interpreting process data, clinical outcomes, and costs of care
Demonstrated proficiency working with large administrative datasets using statistical software programs (STATA, SAS, R), data visualization, statistical models, and significance testing
Strong organization skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage competing demands and prioritize to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
Professional, team-driven attitude, and proven ability to take initiative
Preferred
Masters degree in relevant field
Experience working with large insurance claims datasets, such as Medicare, MarketScan, Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project, or other claims data sources required
Experience working with multi-payer claims data preferred
Working knowledge of hospital pay-for-performance / payer incentive reimbursement programs preferred
Knowledge or experience working with the BCBSM Collaborative Quality Initiatives preferred
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$359.75MKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationNational Institutes of HealthBreakthrough T1D
2025-07-17Grant· $1M
2025-06-07Grant· $1.17M
2025-04-23Grant
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