SummaryDemonstrated ability to analyze datasets, draw conclusions, and converse with professionals from diverse subject areas Diverse, in-depth experience with exploratory data analysis, categorical data analysis and classification methods, linear regression and shrinkage, PCA, factor analysis, clustering techniques, mixed effects models, repeated measures, survival analysis, probability distribution fitting, and experimental design Enthusiastic, self-motivated problem solver who can work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Detail-oriented professional with outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent oral and written communication skills HighlightsR, Matlab, SAS, SAS Enterprise, JMP, and SPSSProficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and Outlook)Lean Six Sigma White BeltLean Six Sigma Yellow BeltCertified Six Sigma Green Belt (American Society for Quality) ExperienceDATA ANALYST STATISTICIAN,06 2016toPresentOhsu Klamath Falls,OR,Used descriptive statistics to assist auditors with control testing of various internal procedures.Used correlations and linear regression to describe audit rating trends and performance across the organization.Communicated findings with business partners, auditors, and managers.Produced written reports of statistical findings and conclusions for audit reporting and communicated them to individuals with varied understanding of statistics.GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT,08 2012toPresentUniversity Of Tennessee Knoxville City,STATE,Taught nine consecutive semesters, and two summer courses.Taught over 1000 students over the course of four years.Collected, analyzed, and processed all necessary data to complete dissertation research.Determined sample sizes, designed experiments, and completed all statistical analyses (generalized linear mixed models, PCA, factor analysis, multivariate methods, etc.) for dissertation research. EducationMaster of Science Business Analytics and Statistics,Expected inMay 2017toUNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE,TNGPA Business Analytics and Statistics 4.00Doctorate of Philosophy Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,Expected inMay 2017toUNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE,TNGPA Date Defended February 6, 2017Date Conferred May 11, 2017Bachelor of Arts Biology,Expected in2012toCOLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS-WORCESTER,MAGPA Biology 3.83 Magna Cum Laude Member of Phi Beta Kappa SkillsStatistical software (Matlab, R, SAS, JMP, Minitab), Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word), Lean - Six Sigma  SEP  Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry standard business process mapping, and reengineering. Prepares solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as costbenefit, ROI, buybuild, etc. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs. This position will work on the Grants Management application. This position will perform the duties of a Business Analyst including requirement gathering, analysis of requirements, development of requirements and design for required system modifications, completing business requirement documents, user stories, and business area collaboration andor coordination. Will also work with technical teams to coordinate demos, UAT, code releases, and user communication as necessary. Must have experience working in an Agile environment. Some on-call support may be required depending on the project phase. II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skillsexperience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.YearsRequiredPreferredExperience8RequiredBusiness Analyst Experience8RequiredSQL Experience8RequiredSystem Reporting (Oracle, SQL)8RequiredSystems Testing (Unit, Integration, UAT)8RequiredExcellent communication skills (verbal and in writing)4PreferredAgile Software Development Methodologies Experience2PreferredProject andor Product Management experience1PreferredExperience with Jira III. TERMS OF SERVICE Services are expected to start 10022023 and are expected to complete by 08312024. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1850 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, andor extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing. IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed. The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W 51st St Austin, TX 78751. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, andor living expenses shall be at the Candidate s andor Vendor s expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts. The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission. V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Remote work Mon - FriLocation within the state of TexasInterviews will be conducted through Microsoft Teams