Agrilife Extension

Agrilife Extension

Lead Data Analyst

Dallas, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 30 days ago
Data StructuresData AnalysisData VisualizationStatisticsClinical TrialsClinical ResearchPublic HealthSASSPSSSTATAResearchLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingBiostatisticsEpidemiology

About the role

  • Provides technical oversight for the application of and compliance with technical standards.
  • Completes reports and summaries for management and users including project status reports, problem reports, and progress summaries.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, mentor, and support data analysts and junior statisticians
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and continual optimization of data analysis workflows, ensuring best practices are established and maintained across projects.
  • Review and document data structures to support both current and future research objectives at the program and institutional level.
  • Lead the development and application of advanced statistical models and methodologies, including but not limited to: multilevel modeling, mixed models for clustered randomized trials, longitudinal data analysis, and other advanced statistical techniques for complex datasets.
  • Oversee the design and execution of statistical analysis plans, including power and sample size calculations, for diverse study designs (e.g., randomized controlled trials, community-randomized trials, longitudinal cohorts) and ensure these meet funding requirements and research objectives.
  • direct data collection and quality assurance activities, including programming forms, monitoring data integrity, and developing data cleaning procedures.
  • Develop quality control assessments to identify and resolve data issues, implement process improvements, and train team members on best practices in data management and cleaning.
  • Supervise, mentor, and support data analysts and junior statisticians; delegate tasks, facilitate professional development, and provide technical guidance and quality assurance.
  • Supervise the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of data collection systems; direct data collection and quality assurance activities, including programming forms, monitoring data integrity, and developing data cleaning procedures.
  • Collaborate with principal investigators, multidisciplinary research teams, and external partners (including funding agencies and data stewards) to interpret findings, advise on data strategy, and translate results into actionable insights.

Requirements

  • At least 6 years of professional experience in data collection and analysis, including direct experience with statistical modeling and management of research datasets.
  • Proficiency in statistical programming languages (e.g., R, SPSS, Stata, SAS), data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and database applications.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with faculty and staff.
  • Detail oriented and ability to organize tasks and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Nice to have

  • At least one year of related experience.
  • dietary screeners
  • Knowledge and understanding of the mission and role of the Land Grant University System, including community-campus partnership and the Extension system.
  • What You Need to Know
  • Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship: Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship.
  • A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.
  • Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee.
  • If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked.

Compensation

  • Compensation is commensurate with the candidate's qualifications.
  • A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.
  • Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee.
  • 12-15 annual paid holidays

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums)
  • Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation
  • Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
  • Employee Wellness Initiative
  • Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs
  • Provide leadership and strategic direction for data analysis activities across a portfolio of public health and nutrition research projects, ensuring alignment with organizational and research goals.
  • Benefits and Leave:
  • Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship.
  • A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.
  • In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.
  • Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
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