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Data Analyst

Marshall University Huntington, WV

Huntington, WV

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Job Description

Support chronic disease clinical and research programs by turning complex healthcare and program data into validated reporting and actionable dashboards.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain data across multiple initiatives, integrating approved sources including program records, electronic health records, claims, enrollment files, and partner submissions as available
Create repeatable workflows to extract, clean, transform, link, and validate datasets
Identify and investigate missing values, duplicates, inconsistencies, and reconciliation issues with data owners and program partners
Maintain data dictionaries, measure specifications, source documentation, and version-controlled analytical code to support consistent definitions and reproducible reporting
Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards in Power BI or Tableau for KPIs, service utilization, access, quality, and program outcomes
Partner with the intervention team to define measures, baselines, targets, denominators, and reporting periods
Set dashboard refresh schedules based on source availability and clearly communicate data currency and limitations
Analyze trends and variation across initiatives, populations, providers, and geographic areas
Evaluate rural access barriers and disparities, applying safeguards appropriate for small populations
Lead data collection, validation, analysis, and preparation of required federal and state reports
Coordinate internal review, approval, and timely submissions aligned to reporting specifications and program deadlines
Maintain reporting calendars, submission instructions, validation checks, and supporting documentation
Reconcile reported results back to source data and retain an auditable record of submissions, revisions, and approvals
Track changes in reporting requirements with program and compliance staff, translate updates into data specifications, and address reporting discrepancies
Support data-sharing agreements and exchange protocols in collaboration with legal, privacy, security, and information technology teams
Follow approved data-use restrictions, access controls, secure transfer procedures, retention requirements, and applicable privacy policies
Escalate data access, quality, or security concerns through established channels
Provide technical assistance and training on data submission specifications, dashboard use, measure interpretation, and basic data literacy
Work with partners to improve completeness and consistency of submissions
Apply appropriate statistical and analytical methods to identify trends, service gaps, and improvement opportunities
Differentiate descriptive results from causal conclusions; communicate limitations including data lags and incomplete coverage
Produce concise reports, presentations, and recommendations tailored to clinical, operational, and executive audiences
Collaborate with program teams to evaluate changes and monitor progress toward established goals

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, public health, economics, information systems, or a related quantitative field
At least 1 year of professional experience in data analysis or business intelligence
Understanding of rural healthcare delivery and access barriers, provider capacity constraints, and community factors relevant to West Virginia
Proficiency in SQL and Excel; demonstrated dashboard development experience in Power BI, Tableau, or a comparable visualization platform
Experience using R, Python, SAS, or a comparable tool for analysis
Proven ability to validate complex datasets, document analytical methods, interpret statistical results, and manage multiple reporting deadlines with accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining findings to nontechnical audiences and collaborating with clinical, program, technical, and external partner teams
Knowledge of healthcare data privacy, confidentiality, secure data handling, and data governance practices

Technologies

Power BI
Tableau
SQL
Excel
R
Python
SAS

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant quantitative, public health, or health informatics field
Experience in a U.S. healthcare organization and grant-funded programs
Experience with West Virginia healthcare data or partners, including evaluation of telehealth, transportation, or value-based care; geographic analysis; or automated reporting and data integration

Location: Huntington, WV (onsite)

Minimum Experience: 1 year

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