Data Research Analyst Senior

Job Title
Data Research Analyst Senior

Requisition Number
RE54243

Working Title

Department Name
7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
47

Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required Related Experience

6 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting at a computer for extended periods of time, repetitive motion

Shift

Primarily days, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed.

Job Summary

The Public Health Analytics & Informatics Department within the College of Public Health (CPH) is seeking a Senior Data Research Analyst.

This position is located in Lexington, Kentucky. This position will oversee and conduct the conversion of data into meaningful insights that will lead to informed analytical decisions for state partners and CPH researchers. The position will work with faculty investigators and senior data analysts to develop complex analytical designs and AI/ML models, while also diagnosing, validating, and improving performance of models over time. The position is expected to provide leadership and technical support to junior analysts and other developers. The person in this position will develop logical and conceptual data flows that support and guide appropriate and effective use of the data. The person must understand technical specification, functions and business requirements, handle multiple simultaneous tasks, prioritize work, and remain functional under aggressive timelines.

The Senior Data Research Analyst will also develop complex, efficient, and reusable programming code meant for improvement, manipulation, and analysis of data. Other responsibilities include performing data conversions, writing code, identifying relevant trends, preparing reports & visualizations, and developing dashboards. The candidate selected must have prior AI/ML, healthcare and data modeling experience.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Prior healthcare and data mining/modeling experience. Development and management skills. Working knowledge of Tableau, T-SQL and PL/SQL. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Knowledge and experience in a health care environment.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred Experience in working with various data types, including healthcare data; advanced statistical skills.

Deadline to Apply
05/07/2026

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