Statistical Analyst

Overview Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Statistical Analyst based out of our National Center. This position can be home-based. This is a full time, benefits eligible, grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on 6/30/2030 , with the possibility of extension. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work‑life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award‑winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally. Responsibilities We are seeking a data science analyst/ biostatistician to use data science tools and methodologies to identify and analyze real‑world healthcare data for scientific research in precision medicine. You will work in a highly collaborative environment, closely collaborating with American Heart Association scientists, clinical and research volunteers, and program managers to creatively solve challenges in medical research using state‑of‑the‑art tools and methodologies. Conduct statistical analysis using clinical registry and electronic health record (EHR) data to address research questions related to cardiovascular disease. Collaborate with senior analysts, clinicians, and research teams to refine research questions and develop statistical analysis plans (SAPs). Apply and develop traditional and advanced analytical methods, including machine learning, deep learning, and other AI‑driven techniques. Utilize AI‑assisted tools to facilitate code review and maintain rigorous standards for reproducibility and transparency. Prepare summary reports, manuscripts, and visualizations for internal and external dissemination. Contribute to the preparation of peer‑reviewed journal articles and presentations for scientific meetings. Serve as a technical/topical expert, champion, consultant, and liaison to Association stakeholders and external peers. Attend relevant external conferences, and attend/co‑lead consultative sessions with volunteer Task Force and other Association volunteers/experts. Contribute landscape and topical expertise to the development and execution of comms plan/strategies, including networks to engage, written pieces, workshop planning, and publication strategies. Qualifications Master’s or PhD degree in data science, biostatistics, biomedical informatics, computer science, statistics, public health, epidemiology, applied mathematics, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience with R or Python for statistical computing and data analysis. Experience in preprocessing and modeling clinical data, especially patient‑level data from EHRs or registries. Experience in both traditional statistical modeling and machine learning techniques. Minimum of 2 years of experience analyzing real‑world patient data in clinical or research settings. Experience writing and executing Statistical Analysis Plans. Hands‑on experience with cloud‑computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for data processing and analysis. Strong skills in managing and analyzing large‑scale, complex clinical datasets. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical/statistical information to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Highly effective organizational skills, time management, responsibility, and motivation. Ability to travel up to 10%, including occasional overnight stays. Preferred Experience Python programming language. Cardiovascular Data Analysis. Experience working in a healthcare or research environment. Compensation & Benefits The expected pay range will be $75,000 - $85,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed. Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position. Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well‑being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation. Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule. Work‑Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year. Tuition Assistance – We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization. The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are. Mission At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. 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