Opioid Research Institute Senior Analyst Apply Now **How to Apply** A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and briefly outline skills and experiences that directly relate to this position. Additionally, examples of code, reports, or other work product may be requested. **Job Summary** The Opioid Research Institute (ORI), housed at the University of Michigan, is seeking a detail-oriented self-starter to join the team in the role of Senior Analyst. Strong analytic, leadership, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills are critical to this role. The Senior Analyst will be required to lead complex analytic projects independently from beginning to end. The ORI was launched by the Office of the Vice President for Research and the Medical School Office of Research in 2023 to catalyze cutting edge, high-impact research that influences clinical practice and policy regarding the opioid epidemic. ORI seeks to bring together U-M experts and external partners and act as a hub for collaboration around opioid-focused research, community engagement, education, and clinical innovation. The Senior Analyst will perform data management, programming, and analysis using administrative claims, electronic medical record (EMR), surveillance, and other data sources. The individual in this position will be tasked with managing and linking these data sources to allow for novel research. The Senior Analyst will be required to lead projects with minimal oversight, including grant applications and publications, analytic and statistical consultation with faculty, affiliate member tracking, public-facing report creation, and more. In this position, you will work with a highly collaborative group of clinicians, health services researchers, policy experts, statisticians, basic scientists, analysts, and Institute staff. You will play a critical role in collaborations between ORI and other groups across U-M to further our mutual research and other data efforts across multiple disciplines within the opioid space. This position is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact in addressing the opioid epidemic. Candidates for this position must be driven, with an intellectual curiosity and desire to continue learning, as well as the ability to work on multiple projects at one time. This position requires data management, statistical, interpersonal, and strategic thinking skills to be effective in this role. The Senior Analyst will work with the Sr. Manager of Data Strategy and Analytics to expand upon and implement the Institute's data roadmap and strategic plan. **Responsibilities*** Contribute to the strategic direction of ORI's Research and Data Domain. Write and edit programs to clean, manage, and merge data from various sources into usable forms, construct datasets according to the specifications provided, and conduct analyses. Perform programming using a variety of statistical software packages to summarize data and create reports and/or visual presentations. Design and run quality assurance checks on data and troubleshoot problems; validate data quality and reasonableness in reports prior to distribution. Identify grants and prepare grant applications to secure additional funding for ORI. Evaluate and implement new tools to improve ORI's efficiency and capabilities. Create data reports and methodologic summaries for manuscripts and grants. Present analytic methods and new approaches to accomplishing goals internally and externally. **Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in a relevant field. Experience leading large analytic projects independently from beginning to end. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively and manage multiple projects at the same time. Demonstrated proficiency working with large datasets using statistical software programs (SAS preferred, but STATA, SPSS, and R are also acceptable). Previous experience working with administrative healthcare claims data. Experience with various data visualization tools. Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for the development of presentation materials. Proven ability to write clear and concise technical documentation, summaries of various methodologies, and descriptions of statistical results. Excellent communication, both oral and written in English language, and interpersonal skills. **Desired Qualifications*** Master's degree in relevant field and 5 years of experience in a professional healthcare-related setting. Experience utilizing statistical models, significance testing, and quasi-experimental techniques. Experience with cloud-based data platforms and SQL programming. Experience with multiple statistical software packages. **Modes of Work** Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) . **Additional Information** This position is a two-year term-limited appointment with the potential for extension based on grant funding and performance. At the end of the stated term, the appointment may terminate and will not be eligible for Reduction in Force (RIF) benefits. **Background Screening** The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. **Application Deadline** Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. **U-M EEO/AA Statement** The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. **Job Detail** **Job Opening ID** 260743 **Working Title** Opioid Research Institute Senior Analyst **Job Title** Data Architect Senior **Work Location** Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI **Modes of Work** Hybrid **Full/Part Time** Full-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular **FLSA Status** Exempt **Organizational Group** Umor Resrch Inits **Department** Opioid Research Institute **Posting Begin/End Date** 2/25/2025 - 3/04/2025 **Career Interest** Information Technology Apply Now