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MCH Health Care Data Analyst
Posting Number
RTF00041PO26
USC Market Title
Sr. Research Associate
Link to USC Market Title
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 USC
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 https://uscjobs.sc.edu. 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 Senior Research Associate/MCH Health Care Data Analyst provides 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.
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
05/01/2026
Position End Date
06/30/2028
Job Open Date
03/11/2026
Job Close Date
04/24/2026
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 April 24, 2026.
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EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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