Data Science Analyst

Overview

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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Data Science Analyst in our National Center office located in Dallas, TX. (Home-based work is available)

This is a fixed-term position with funding through 6/30/2027. Funding likely to extend

The Data Science Analyst designs, maps, builds, tests, and implements solutions for the migration of data from operational and transactional source systems to different platforms. Analyzes methods such as ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) software tools for transforming existing data into different formats and loading data into other database structures. Develops plans and secures resources to support data migration projects. Reviews existing migration tools and provides recommendations for improving the efficiency of the migration process. Defines, documents and enhances data migration templates, procedures and tools.

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Responsibilities

• Designs and implements data pipelines and architectures for efficient data collection, transformation, loading (ETL), and data management across various platforms.
• Develops standalone applications for data visualization and analysis, enabling better data accessibility and insights for research teams. Implements pipelines for data documentation.
• Works as a part of a dynamic team of biomedical researchers, database designers, data scientists, statisticians, software developers, and clinical data experts in existing research projects to support the data pipelines, database management, and creation of new tools. Supports team in the delivery of external grants by providing data science expertise.
• Collaborates with data scientists and statisticians to understand their data requirements and build systems that streamline data workflow and support advanced analytics. Helps query real-world patient registry data to address important research questions.
• Understands data integrity, security, and compliance with healthcare regulations in all data operations and applications.
• Maintains comprehensive documentation of data solutions, processes, best practices, and actively shares knowledge with the team. Helps organize interactive data bootcamps and webinars to help users work in the platform.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies in data engineering, analytics, and data governance, evaluate new tools and techniques, and propose innovative solutions to enhance data systems, processes, and governance practices .

Qualifications

• Requires a degree or equivalent experience
• Requires 3 years minimum prior relevant experience
• Required Skills:
• Analytical Thinking; Attention to Detail; Business Intelligence (BI); Collaboration; Consulting; Data Analysis; Data Analytics; Data Architecture; Data Governance; Data Management; Data Science; Data Security; Effective Communication; Extract, Transform, Load (ETL); Initiative; Innovation; Problem Solving; Programming (Python, R); Structured Query Language (SQL); Time Management

Compensation & Benefits

The expected pay range will be $85,000 - $95,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; based on type of position
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-bein