Senior Statistician

Monday-Friday, business hours. This is a remote, work from home position. Remote work is currently only approved for residents living in the following states:  AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY.

Job Summary

Recommends and implements advanced statistical and computational methodologies to answer questions that further promote the long-term overall success of the organization and the health of our communities. Analyzes large data sets from various sources to create predictive models and evaluate trends. Educates and communicates with business users regarding the impact and application of advanced statistical methods to health care data.

Essential Functions
• Uses advanced statistical and computational methodologies to deliver insights and strategic opportunities to improve the quality, patient experience, and cost of healthcare.
• Establishes scalable, efficient, automated processes for large scale data analyses and model development, validation, and implementation.
• Monitors and analyzes complex systems to understand, diagnose, and continuously improve key performance indicators.
• Assists with the design of research protocols including sample size calculations and randomization.
• Writes statistical methodology and results for technical reports and publications. Develops metrics and scorecards.
• Provides data and analyses for the preparation of grants for outside funding, and assists as appropriate with the preparation of proposals.
• Manipulates, combines, and refines large databases to produce information suitable for analysis.
• Creates graphics for data visualization and information display.
• Works with researchers to shape and direct research questions.

Physical Requirements

Works in office environment using office equipment (computers, copiers, etc.). Most of day requires sitting.

Education, Experience and Certifications Master’s Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field required. 5 years’ professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Experience with SAS and/or R, databases and computer programming required. Knowledge of research design and terminology required.

Patient Population Served
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Protected Health Information
• Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job.
• Will share information only on a need to know basis for work purposes.
• Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.

Machines, Tools, and Equipment
Related office equipment and supplies.

Pay Range

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program