Business Analyst-Intermediate

Job: Business Analyst-Intermediate

Location: Columbia, SC

Locals Only

• Conducts data analysis on program-specified projects using standard data exploration techniques including trend analysis and outlier identification. Ensures data quality through verification of outlying data points. Communicates logic model, data analysis steps, and results from data analysis to program staff and Bureau leadership to ensure understanding

Required Skills:

• Master s degree in Data Science, Public Health, Statistics, Health Informatics, or related field
• Knowledge of methods of research design, data collection, data manipulation, data analysis and presentation of information.
• Knowledge of applicable computer software products such as SAS, Excel, and Python.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data using various statistical and mathematical techniques.
• Ability to predict trends and future action based on the analysis of collected information.
• Ability to prepare and present reports communicating the results of data analysis.

• Preferred Skills
• Experience with federal or state health data systems (e.g., Medicaid, HRSA, HHS, Census) strongly preferred
• Proficient in data analysis tools and techniques, such as SAS, Excel, data visualization tools, and statistical analysis software.