Data Analyst, Sr. (Healthcare)

About The Company

Sentara Healthcare is a leading not-for-profit health system dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and advancing health through innovation, research, and education. With a commitment to improving health every day, Sentara operates numerous hospitals, outpatient facilities, and research centers across multiple states. The organization prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities it serves. Sentara's mission-driven approach emphasizes quality, compassion, and community engagement, making it a trusted partner in healthcare delivery and research.

About The Role

The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst is a vital member of the Research Analytics and Data Literacy (RAD) team within Sentara Enterprise Analytics. This fully remote position supports Sentara's research initiatives in partnership with the Sentara Health Research Center (SHRC). The role focuses on retrospective clinical and population health research, providing comprehensive analytic support from study conception through to manuscript development and dissemination. The Senior Analyst collaborates closely with physician investigators, clinical leaders, and research stakeholders to assess the feasibility of research projects, extract and curate relevant data, perform advanced statistical analyses, and develop publishable outputs.

Ideal candidates will possess strong expertise in healthcare data, including electronic health records (EHR), clinical registries, and research methodologies. The role requires a service-oriented mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex clinical questions into actionable analytical plans. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful research that advances healthcare knowledge and practice while working in a flexible, fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field (required)
• Master's degree in a related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of healthcare analytics or research experience
• Strong proficiency in SQL; experience with Excel, Databricks, Python, or R preferred
• Knowledge of EHR data (Epic), clinical coding, and research methods
• Experience with REDCap, IRB processes, and manuscript support (preferred)
• Background in academic medicine or health system research (preferred)
• No specific certification or licensure required

Responsibilities

• Assess research feasibility and translate clinical questions into detailed analytic plans
• Extract, validate, and manage data from sources such as Epic, Databricks, and other repositories
• Perform data cleaning, quality assurance, and statistical analyses to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Support IRB submissions and ensure compliance with data governance and privacy standards
• Create tables, figures, and visualizations to support research manuscripts and presentations
• Collaborate with investigators on interpreting results, preparing abstracts, and disseminating findings

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid time off and sick leave to promote work-life balance
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave
• Emergency backup care services
• Long-term, short-term disability, and critical illness insurance
• Life insurance coverage
• 401(k)/403(b) retirement plans with employer matching
• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually and access to discounted educational programs through Guild Education
• Student debt pay down program offering up to $10,000
• Reimbursement for professional certifications and access to continuing education units (CEUs)
• Pet insurance and legal resources plans
• Opportunity to earn annual discretionary bonuses based on system performance and eligibility

Equal Opportunity

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We celebrate differences and are dedicated to creating a work environment where all employees have equal access to opportunities and resources. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. Our organization believes that diversity enhances innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery and research.