Data Analyst

IHPS (Health Policy Studies)

Full Time

88207BR

Job Summary

Please note: Ability to work on site at the San Francisco VA Medical Center 1-2 days per week (weekdays only).

The Data Analyst position exists to support the design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Gastroenterology Quality Improvement and Patient Safety programs focused on endoscopy quality, colorectal cancer prevention, and endoscopic education. This role integrates advanced data analytics, data systems management, and implementation science to ensure that high-quality data are collected, structured, analyzed, visualized, and translated into actionable insights to support learning health system initiatives across VA sites

The incumbent supports national audit-and-feedback initiatives to improve colonoscopy quality and patient safety, including performance benchmarking and simulation-based mastery learning programs. Working independently or under general direction from the Principal Investigator, the Data Analyst manages complex analytic and reporting workflows across multiple concurrent national initiatives. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining analytic datasets and database structures; building and managing dashboards and data visualizations; conducting statistical and computational analyses; overseeing data quality assurance processes; and generating reports to inform feedback, shared learning, and program evaluation.
The position requires experience conducting complex analytical studies, interpreting results, and managing large datasets using statistical programming languages such as SAS, SQL, R, or Python. Experience with data visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI, familiarity with relational databases and electronic health record-derived data, and proficiency in project management principles related to analytic planning, workflow optimization, and data governance are essential.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $34.48 - $74.04 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Certain terms and conditions of employment for this position, including the rate of pay, benefits, etc., are currently subject to negotiation with the appropriate union.

Department Description

The San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) provides GI specialty care in gastroenterology and hepatology to Veterans throughout northern California. This site is a center of excellence in advanced endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, and chronic liver disease. GI faculty at the SFVAMC study novel endoscopic methods for evaluating diseases of the luminal GI tract and pancreas, chronic viral hepatitis, and helped develop national practice guidelines and patient/provider information to optimize the management of veterans with HCV infection. The SFVA faculty are active in basic science, clinical and translational research. Research is supported by VA merit awards, RO1s, VA innovations grants, GI society grants, and gifts from industry. The SFVA is one of three primary teaching sites for the UCSF Gastroenterology Fellowship. The endoscopic curriculum is designed to enhance the learning of critical endoscopy skills throughout the GI fellowship program, with the goal of graduating fellows who can adeptly perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy for the whole spectrum of GI disorders. The SFVA is a center of excellence in advanced endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, and chronic liver disease. Our faculty hold leadership positions in national GI societies, serve on the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer, have served on society practice guideline committees, and on the editorial board of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
https://vamedicine.ucsf.edu/divisions/division-gastroenterology

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and 1 year of related experience and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Demonstrated experience with data management, data analysis, and database development in research, quality improvement, or healthcare settings.
• Experience with database building, analysis, and data management with one or more of the following: Stata, SASS/SPSS, SQL, and Teleform programming platforms.
• Experience working with relational databases and/or electronic health record-derived data.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, or data visualizations to communicate analytic findings.
  Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly present complex analytic findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple analytic projects simultaneously, and meet established deadlines.
• High attention to detail and ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to work on site at the San Francisco VA Medical Center 1-2 days per week (weekdays only).

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in research data analysis, healthcare analytics, quality improvement, or health services research.
• Prior experience designing and enhancing data collection instruments, analytic datasets, and reporting structures to support evaluation and publication.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain systems that support data integrity, validation, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience working with electronic medical records and extracting structured or semi-structured clinical data for analytic purposes.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare quality measurement frameworks.
• Familiarity with healthcare data privacy, security standards, and institutional data governance practices (e.g., HIPAA-compliant data handling).

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

005273 RSCH DATA ANL 2 RP

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

Research and Public Service Professionals (RP)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Flexible

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours