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Overview
The Research Data Support Analyst is responsible for collecting, monitoring, and analyzing IICAPS (Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services), data to track treatment outcomes and identify trends. This position works closely with IICAPS sites to ensure accurate and timely data submission and serves as the primary point of contact for the web-based data system. The incumbent collaborates with the IICAPS MDO team, Research team, and ITS/HSIS to support data analysis, SAS reporting, database enhancements, and system improvements. Responsibilities also include preparing quarterly and annual reports highlighting treatment outcomes, monitoring model fidelity across IICAPS sites and agencies in Connecticut and Rhode Island, and presenting data findings during meetings. The Research Data Support Analyst uses data to support IICAPS model development, quality assurance, continuous improvement, and publications.
This is a part-time benefit-level position working 20 hours per week.
Required Skills and Abilities
1. Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and present data to identify trends and measure program outcomes.
2. Demonstrated experience with SAS or other related statistical software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to monitor data quality and model fidelity.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports, present findings, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and ensuring accurate and timely data collection and reporting.
5. Proficiency in working with databases, web-based data systems, dashboards, and reporting tools to support data management and system enhancements.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
1. Bachelor's degree (or higher) in social science, including but not limited to, Sociology, Health Sciences, Psychology, Applied/Bio Statistics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Education
2. Experience with clinical data management, coordination, and analyses.
3. Experience with R or Python; Experience with Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SQL, and other Microsoft Data Management and Reporting platforms
5. Experience with health systems data
Principal Responsibilities
1. Consult to faculty and researchers regarding their projects and needs related to data infrastructure and data-related processes. Discuss suggested project designs solutions.
2. Work with procurement and legal teams to assist researchers to locate and acquire data resources.
3. Aid with maintenance and management of data through all phases of research lifecycle; review progress and assure accuracy and compliance of data being acquired and stored.
4. Provide technical support and computing assistance to faculty and researchers in the university's social science departments and schools.
5. Implement statistical methods for descriptive and causal designs and learn new research methods as needed.
6. Develop archiving and dissemination solutions for research across disciplines.
7. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four years of related experience in academic or scientific research support or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
Required License(s) or Certification(s):
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements:
Job Posting Date
08/11/2026
Job Category
Professional
Bargaining Unit
NON
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Manager; Program Leader (P5)
Salary Range
$68,000.00 - $120,500.00
Time Type
Part time
Duration Type
Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)
Work Model
Remote
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
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