SUMMARY

Ten years of data analytics experience in the field of health, education, media and labor market; strong data analytics skills and proficient with SAS, SPSS, SQL, and VBA, as well as Business intelligence (BI) software such as Tableau; extensive programming experiences and knowledge about large healthcare datasets, such as CMS Medicare claims data sets, National Hospital Care Survey (NHCS) data sets, and Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) survey data sets; broad knowledge of healthcare policy change and payment reforms; skilled at producing technical reports, research syntheses, analytical briefs, and PowerPoint presentations for diverse audiences; and experienced in designing and implementing research studies using qualitative and quantitative methodologies (e.g. survey, interview, focus groups) and statistical approaches such as multivariate regression, profile analysis, logistic regression, growth curving modeling, and other model building techniques.  

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Washington, DC

Manager, Data Analytics and Software Development

• Performed complex SAS programming to analyze large health claim datasets for a variety of research studies, and developed SAS datasets and coding templates that enhanced programming efficiency and allowed for quick delivery of analytical briefs and reports.
• Developed BI reporting tools using tableau and VBA that automated and streamlined data analytics and reporting.
• Managed and conducted quantitative analysis of the impact of various legislative and Medicare policy changes in a variety of settings, including inpatient, skilled nursing facility, hospice, and home health, and developed congressional Budget Office - style legislative scores on healthcare initiatives.
• Conducted Return on Investment (ROI) analyses and built analytical models such as ROI calculator for provider and health plan clients transitioning to population health-based delivery and payment reform.

Confidential, Arlington, VA

Senior Consultant

• Developed the work plan and technical approach for conducting ROI analysis of a range of VA’s health programs
• Led the data collection and analysis efforts, including identifying data sources and building predictive and cost-benefit models to identify program outcomes and financial return of program investments
• Managed the development of a BI tool that served as a “one-stop” shop for all data analytics needs of VA leadership
• Produced technical reports, analytical briefs, presentations and executive briefings for VA leadership

Confidential, Bethesda, MD

Senior Research Analyst

• Coordinated and managed systematic provision of evaluation training and technical assistance (TA) to OMH grantees
• Developed work plan, procedures and protocols for training and technical assistance delivery
• Provided TA to OMH grantees’ evaluation planning and implementation , including conducting evaluation plan assessments, providing one-on-one TA consultation, and guiding evaluation instrument development, such as surveys, pre/post tests and interview protocols
• Provided support to the development of web-based Performance Improvement and Management System (PIMS) that systematically tracks and collects performance data from OMH grantees and contractors
• Produced technical reports, research briefs, and presentations for diverse audiences
• Conducted literature reviews and identified data sources for the data collection
• Developed data analysis plan and conducted statistical analysis using SAS and strategies such as multivariate regression, profile analysis, growth curve modeling, and spline analysis

Confidential, Arlington, VA

Research Associate/Evaluation Coordinator

• Provided technical support to the directorate-wide evaluation activities, including designing and analyzing surveys and conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis to produce evaluation reports and briefs for accountability purposes
• Developed a variety of analytical materials, research syntheses, policy briefs, and presentations that were used by the senior management at federal meetings, congressional briefings, and national conferences
• Developed and maintained evaluation resource files and database
• Facilitated and coordinated evaluation panel meetings, synthesized evaluation findings and recommendations from multiple data sources, and monitored relevant internal and external evaluation activities

Confidential, Washington, DC

Senior Technical Associate

• Provided management, research and evaluation support to a range of education and health projects, and assumed a lead role in conducting a multi-site outcome evaluation of GE Foundation’s international education initiative
• Designed and implemented quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and developed research and evaluation instruments, such as surveys and interview protocols
• Conducted international site visits to Asia and South America and provided on-site technical assistance in program evaluation
• Assisted in developing data collection and analysis plan, and analyzed, interpreted and synthesized the data
• Produced technical reports and presentations for diverse audiences