MCH Health Care Data Analyst

Posting Details

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Posting Summary

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Posting Number
RTF00157PO26

Market Title
Sr. Research Associate

Link to Market Title
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Business Title (Internal Title)
MCH Health Care Data Analyst

Campus
Columbia

Work County
Richland

College/Division
College of Social Work

Department
COSW Institute for Families in Society

Anticipated Hiring Range
$80,000

Location of Vacancy
Columbia, SC

Part/Full Time
Full Time

Hours per Week
37.5

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:30am until 5:00pm.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position
Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis
12 months

Job Search Category
Information Technology

About

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement
Yes

State Insurance Programs
Yes

Annual Leave
Yes

Sick Leave
Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Research Associate/MCH Health Care Data Analyst works independently under Principal Investigator to provide high-level professional healthcare claims analytics work related to Medicaid and conducts quantitative analyses that support health care projects and research activities focused on Maternal and Child Health (MCH) populations. Extensively utilizes database technologies to acquire, transform, and standardize data to power dashboards and reports. Gathers, analyzes, and compiles healthcare and provider data to develop and evaluate MCH programs and policies. Works collaboratively as a part of our expert interdisciplinary team, including researchers, policy analysts, biostatisticians, data scientists, and data visualization specialists to address the analytic needs and strategic priorities of IHPR and develop reports leading to policy recommendations. Conducts research, evaluation, and policy analysis to improve MCH outcomes and strengthen health care and delivery systems serving women, infants, children, and families. The Institute is devoted to transforming health systems through actionable cross-disciplinary and collaborative research. Position is located in Columbia, SC, and is not a remote position.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a master's degree in area of research specialty and five years of job related experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience/training in health services research.
• At least 4 years of experience with the analysis of claims/encounter data.
• Strongly prefer an understanding of Medicaid, Medicare, and/or private healthcare claims data systems.
• Understanding of and/or experience with analysis of electronic health record data, including data elements used in MCH contexts.
• Strong proficiency in SAS, SQL, R, and Python.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Experience with large relational database administration.
• Demonstrated experience in data management and analysis with administrative data, including health or behavioral healthcare claims such as Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance data, or state agency and national datasets; experience with relevant MCH populations preferred.
• Proficiency in SAS, SQL, and other statistical analytical software programs (e.g., R, Python).
• Demonstrated ability to use analytical and visualization tools such as Excel (including advanced data manipulation techniques) and Power BI.
• Interest in public health or issues relevant to health services research, MCH, and health program or policy evaluation.
• Ability to plan for and work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions and maintain thorough documentation of the decision-making process.
• Exemplary communication skills and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, complicated processes to diverse audiences.
• Strong commitment to rigorous research methods, objectivity, accuracy of findings, and reproducibility of results.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Actively contributes to the review of working practices and developing data analysis and management standard operating procedures, including developing rigorous documentation of methods, decisions, flowcharts, and other practices that ensure reproducibility of results.

(15%) Analyzes and interprets complex healthcare data.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15

Job Duty

Analyzes and interprets complex healthcare data from various sources; identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends and patterns in complex datasets to understand MCH issues.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15

Job Duty

Obtains, validates, and compiles data from multiple sources to create summary files for both external and internal use.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
10

Job Duty

Manages large databases of health insurance claims from Medicaid, Medicare, all-payer data warehouses, and other state administrative datasets, as well as EHR data.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
10

Job Duty

Creates clear reports that demonstrate analytic findings and present these to the management and relevant stakeholders; Ensures accuracy and timeliness of reports, including regularly scheduled and ad-hoc reporting requests. Responsible for all follow-up and/or research requests regarding clinical data.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15

Job Duty

Coordinates and problem-solves with Institute faculty/staff to understand needed support and use cases and develops innovative solutions to fill gaps in analytics.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15

Job Duty

Works independently under the direction of the Principal Investigators to design, manage, implement, and interpret statistical analyses focused on MCH-related healthcare expenditures, utilization, and quality.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15

Job Duty

Performs other research related duties as assigned.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
5

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/16/2026

Position End Date
09/29/2027

Job Open Date
06/30/2026

Job Close Date
07/31/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 31, 2026.

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