Data Architect Senior

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How to Apply

All applicants must submit a cover letter and resume as a single document to be considered for this position. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline your skills and related experience.

Summary

The National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), a collaboration between Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health and the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research, seeks a qualified candidate to manage researcher access to NHATS restricted data. Begun in 2011, NHATS is a longitudinal study of more than 8,000 older adults in the U.S. with a focus on disability and care. Most NHATS data are made available to researchers as public or sensitive files. However, access to data products that link to contextual, genetics, administrative (including claims and assessment files from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)) and other files that may increase risks related to privacy and confidentiality, are restricted. NHATS shares its restricted data with approved users through two secure data enclaves: the Michigan Center on the Demography of Aging (MiCDA) hosts NHATS' restricted data repository (other than CMS files) and the National Institute on Aging's LINKAGE enclave hosts NHATS-CMS linked files. Both enclaves support remote access through a 2-factor authenticated Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) system. Output from analyses of restricted data are reviewed by NHATS prior to release in order to minimize disclosure risks.

This position requires working directly with NHATS investigators and the research community to ensure appropriate scientific use and privacy/confidentiality safeguards for NHATS restricted data. This position requires strong communication and technical skills as well as attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively with the scientific community, be highly organized and dependable, have experience creating and implementing scalable administrative processes (e.g. applications, approval processes), be comfortable reviewing statistical output, have familiarity with human subjects research, and have the ability and willingness to address challenges and seek assistance when needed. Discretion with handling confidential data is required.

The Data Architect will support all aspects of access to and scientific use of NHATS restricted data. The individual will be responsible for enclave procedures and processes; managing the NHATS restricted data application process; creating an online application and integrated database; managing restricted data accounts; vetting of files requested to be imported into and out of the enclaves for disclosure risks; representing NHATS to enclave partners; and leading NHATS restricted data meetings.

Responsibilities*

Overseeing enclave procedures and processes - The Data Architect will be responsible for implementing and updating as needed procedures and processes and related documentation for the NHATS website related to NHATS restricted data access and use;

Processing and reviewing NHATS restricted data applications - The Data Architect will process and review applications to use NHATS restricted data from research investigators. The individual will be responsible for communicating with research investigators and advising/supporting applicants through the process;

Developing and overseeing implementation of on-line application portal - A goal for NHATS is to make an online application available to restricted data applicants in order to facilitate the initial application, modifications, and closeout. The Data Architect will lead this process, including key design decisions, testing, and supervising programmer work;

Designing and implementing a database - The Data Architect will be responsible for integrating the current paper (and future online) application process into a database. The database will be used to facilitate tracking of application status and regular and ad-hoc reporting to project leadership and funding agency;

Managing restricted data accounts - The Data Architect will be responsible for setting up accounts for/with approved researchers, providing access to approved files, documenting access, as well as removing access when needed;

Vetting imported and exported files - The Data Architect will be responsible for vetting files requested to be imported into and exported out of the enclaves by approved researchers for disclosure risks. This individual will be responsible for appropriately reporting/mitigating any protocol violations;

Representing NHATS with collaborating enclave partners - The Data Architect will serve as a member of MiCDA's Enclave Resource Group, liaison to the Computing and Multi-Media Technology group that runs the MiCDA enclave, and as the compliance officer/liaison with the LINKAGE enclave; and

Leading regular NHATS restricted data meetings - The Data Architect will manage the agenda and action items for regular restricted data meetings with the NHATS investigators.

Required Qualifications*

• Experience withrelational databasesoftware

• Experience with statistical analysis software

• Ability to design and implement new processes, procedures, databases

• Coursework in statistics

• Demonstrated ability to be attentive to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Master's degree in information science, statistics, social sciences, or related field

• Familiarity with human subjects research

• Experience with statistical analysis (e.g. using SAS, Stata, or R), preferably with social science survey data (Intermediate level:Four (4) or more years;Senior level: Six (6) or more years).

Desired Qualifications*

• Familiarity with CMS claims and assessment files

• Proficiency with relational database design and reporting

• Advanced knowledge of statistics

• Experience protecting privacy / confidentiality of human subjects

• Data training experience (e.g. leading a workshop, training others in data use)

• Experience working in an academic or grant-funded environment

Work Locations

Work location is expected to be onsite in Ann Arbor with flexibility for hybrid work within our overall Center guidelines.

Underfill Statement

The position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Title and salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience of selected candidate.

Additional Information

The Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, U-M offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous time off; retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year; many choices for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Learn more about U-M benefits. (https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness)

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

Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time 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

248528

Working Title

Data Architect Senior

Job Title

Data Architect Senior

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Inst Soc Research

Department

SRC-Demogr of Aging,Disab&Care

Posting Begin/End Date

5/01/2024 - 5/31/2024

Salary

$100,000.00 - $109,000.00

Career Interest

Information Technology

Research

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