Data Analyst II

Job Location: 265 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Full-time, 40 scheduled weekly hours

Compensation Range: $25.14 - $35.24 (minimum and maximum for this role; individual salaries will be determined by factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity considerations)

Responsibilities

• Develop and support ongoing research projects of faculty, compile, manipulate, and analyze data using various search engines and software packages.
• Develop, collect, manage, and manipulate complex datasets using tools and sources including Stata, SAS, R, or Python.
• Create maps and link spatial data to health data.
• Analyze and interpret data, statistics, and financial information.
• Collaborate with other members of the research team to advance research progress.
• Maintain effective communication with faculty, HEEL team, and outside collaborators.
• Partner with faculty on project management, managing near- and long-term priorities, and exercising independent decision-making concerning research project progression.
• Provide or facilitate guidance and training as needed to staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in statistical analysis, database management, or related studies and 3 years of data analysis or customer resource management systems experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong record-keeping skills.
• Data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Strong quantitative background.
• Excellent programming skills, especially in Stata, with openness to learn SAS, Python, R, or SQL.
• Ability to work independently to solve problems.
• Long-term interest in pursuing research in economics.

Skills

• Background in economics recommended but not required; candidates with strong technical backgrounds seeking exposure to economics and data science are welcome.
• Knowledge of GIS is preferred.