The data analyst provides analytic/research support to Psychometricians and Statisticians through data management, data dissemination, and statistical analysis. This position reports to the Director of Psychometric Operations. http://www.abim.org/

1. AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
TITLE: DATA ANALYST/RESEARCH ASSOCIATE LEVEL: E4
DEPARTMENT: PSYCHOMETRICS (03) REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PSYCHOMETRICS
OPERATIONS
POSITION SUMMARY:
The data analyst provides analytic/research support to Psychometricians and Statisticians through data
management, data dissemination, and statistical analysis. This position reports to the Director of Psychometric
Operations.
ABIM MISSION:
The American Board of Internal Medicine is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality
of health care through certifying physicians who demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for
excellent patient care.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified
individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual
preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources
function.
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions
either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on
a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrates support of and commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and other organizational stakeholders
• Contributes to creating a learning environment that values, empowers, enriches and supports employees
• Contributes to the culture by supporting and contributing to process and quality improvement
• Demonstrates a commitment to and complies with the organization’s policies and procedures
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Perform statistical analyses for quantitative/qualitative research projects.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and document statistical/analytical computer algorithms in high-level
software packages.
• Assure data accuracy and completeness in reports, files and database.
• Develop, document, update, and maintain analytical data files and databases.
• Conduct literature review for designated research projects.
• Contribute ideas for project management and quality improvement.
• Assist in developing and proofreading grant applications, technical reports, publications and presentations.
• Chart data for research presentations and statistical reports.

2. AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
TITLE: DATA ANALYST/RESEARCH ASSOCIATE LEVEL: E4
DEPARTMENT: PSYCHOMETRICS (03) REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PSYCHOMETRICS
OPERATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Ability to manage time, work with changing deadlines and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Strong quantitative analytical and research skills are essential.
• Abelatedility to extract data from large databases and files for statistical analysis and report generation.
• Strong working experience with basic statistical packages (Experience with SAS is essential).
• Experience with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint is essential.
• Experience with database query language (SQL, PL/SQL) is highly desirable.
• Experience with item response theory scoring and calibrations is highly desirable.
• Understanding of basic research methodology and survey instrument design is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree, with three years of experience in data analysis and management is essential.
• Master’s degree in Health Services Research, Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, Public Health, Health Policy,
Sociology, Psychology, Measurement, or a r field is highly desirable.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact Chris Brod in the Human Resources department,
forward your information to resumehr@abim.org, or confidentially fax your resume to 215.446.3516.