Data Visualization & Analytics Professional (Term-limited, 9 months)

Job Summary:

The Data Visualization & Analytics Professional is responsible for building high-quality data visualizations that support data-driven decision-making across healthcare operations. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards using Tableau, PowerBI, R Shiny, or similar tools to help clinicians, researchers, and operational leaders visualize complex data and derive actionable insights. This position involves working with protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII), requiring strict adherence to HIPAA and institutional data security standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, optimizing dashboard performance and usability, and ensuring analytic products are accurate, secure, and reliable.

This is a term limited position that is expected to conclude after nine months of hire, at the conclusion of grant funding. If additional funding becomes available, the end date may be eligible for extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards using Tableau, PowerBI, R Shiny, or similar tools to support healthcare analytics and decision-making.

• Optimize dashboard usability, performance, and accessibility for diverse clinical, research, and operational user groups.

• Collaborate with clinical and research stakeholders to gather requirements and translate analytic needs into actionable, data-driven solutions.

• Ensure secure handling of protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII) in compliance with HIPAA and institutional data security standards.

• Perform data wrangling, cleaning, transformation, and integration from multiple data sources to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability.

• Document analytic workflows, maintain version control, and support reproducibility and transparency of dashboard development processes.

• Support data governance activities, audit processes, and compliance reporting related to analytics and data use.

Work Location:

Remote - this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in Colorado and able to commute to campus as needed for in person meetings.

Why Join Us:

Join a collaborative and mission-driven team committed to improving healthcare through data-driven innovation. Our division values creativity, technical excellence, and thoughtful collaboration, with a shared focus on translating complex data into actionable insights that support high-quality patient care and rigorous research.

You will work on meaningful, real-world projects that directly influence operational effectiveness and quality of health care delivery, while upholding the highest standards for data privacy and security. We offer a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, continuous learning, and the use of modern analytic tools and technologies-providing an opportunity to apply technical expertise in ways that have tangible and lasting impact.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Biostatistics, or a directly related field.

• One (1) year of professional experience in dashboard development (Tableau, PowerBI, R Shiny, or similar) and handling sensitive data securely.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare analytics, clinical research, or health services research environments.

• Demonstrated experience developing interactive dashboards using Tableau, PowerBI, R Shiny, or similar tools.

• Experience with machine learning, predictive modeling, or other advanced analytic methods applied to healthcare data.

• Prior experience with secure data handling practices, including access controls, auditing, and responsible data use.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal background check required.

• HIPAA training and strict adherence to confidentiality agreements.

This is a term limited position that is expected to conclude after nine months of hire, at the conclusion of grant funding. If additional funding becomes available, the end date may be eligible for extension.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate complex analytic concepts and findings clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with clinicians, researchers, operational leaders, and technical staff across the institution.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Ability to manage multiple analytic projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of secure data handling, privacy standards, and regulatory requirements related to PII/PHI, including HIPAA.

• Proficiency in data visualization and dashboard development, with attention to usability, accuracy, and performance.

• Proficiency in R and SQL.

• Familiarity with HIPAA requirements, data governance frameworks, and institutional policies related to protected data.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Questions should be directed to: Marisha Burden, marisha.burden@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by January 28^th, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $63,391 - $80,633.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.