Data Analyst, Health

Position Overview

GoldBelt is hiring a Data Analyst, Health with 5 - 10 years of experience based in Rockville, MD, United States with In-office work arrangements. GoldBelt Frontier fosters a collaborative environment that encourages utilizing operational and leadership skills while supporting multiple stakeholders in the development and implementation of national policies, strategies, and doctrine. This role supports the National Action Alliance contract in partnership with Health and Human Services (HHS), focusing on identifying, disseminating, and utilizing evidence-based and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine analysis on process and outcome data and share recommendations and insights at the direction of AHRQ.
• Assist in preparing reports and materials that demonstrate program impact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Leverage public/external data sources to benchmark and inform program outcomes and objectives.
• Evaluate pilot programs and strategic initiatives at both program and organizational levels.
• Maintain and periodically update core evaluation infrastructure such as evaluation manuals, data dictionaries, etc.
• Support the continuous improvement of evaluation methods, systems, and practices.
• Maintain internal data systems to ensure high quality data processes and analysis.
• Develop meaningful data dashboards that can be easily accessed, understood, and utilized by frontline staff to drive continuous improvement.
• In collaboration with ARQ, conduct periodic reviews, analyses, and reporting of data to measure program impact, monitor Action Alliance progress, establish program priorities, and support overall continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to exude a strong executive presence while managing tactical execution by internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to contribute to complex projects across practice areas and divisions with a consultative, problem-solving mindset.
• Experience communicating directly and effectively with executive leadership.
• Demonstrated knowledge of client priorities, preferences, and regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in MS Office with excellent Excel skills and strong financial management abilities.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external clients.
• Strong research skills, including familiarity with research methodologies, data analysis, and statistics.
• Advanced analytical capabilities with data and proficiency in data visualization software such as Tableau or similar tools.
• High proficiency in data management through MS Excel, including imports, exports, report generation, and query execution.
• Strong observational, analytical, and critical thinking skills with the ability to discern trends and deduce implications.
• Excellent organizational skills and proficiency in written, oral, and presentation communication.
• Familiarity with creating and managing online surveys.
• A motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a systematic program approach.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with coursework in statistics and research/survey methods.
• 5-7 years of experience conducting program evaluations (process and outcome) and developing reports outlining impact and recommendations for improvement.
• 5-7 years of experience managing and presenting data using Microsoft Office and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Presentations, etc.).
• Experience in conducting big data analysis, developing software and data models, and formulating algorithms.
• Proven business analysis and business process modeling skills with strong documentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in statistics or a PhD in a specific area of health research or clinical practice.
• Familiarity with student information systems and experience working with sensitive, protected data.