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Senior Research and Data Analyst

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Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/9/2026

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With a meaningful purpose, motivated staff, and excellent benefits, working here will definitely have you smiling! The ADA’s headquarters is located on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and close to public transportation. With more than 400 colleagues, the ADA Staff are some of the most talented people in the Chicago, Washington D.C., and Maryland area.

We were named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune in 2019 and 2021! Come join our team!

Job Summary:

The Senior Research & Data Analyst will be responsible for managing a variety of data sources and conducting research initiatives under the direction of ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) leadership. This role involves collaboration with HPI researchers on specific data queries, providing periodic updates on key statistics from multiple data sources and contributing to projects such as survey development and research paper writing. The analyst will also play a major role in building, improving, and updating key US and international datasets related to the dental sector.

Must Have:

  • Bachelor's degree OR 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with coding in SAS or similar programming language, building datasets, merging multiple files in varying formats, and managing and analyzing claims data or similar large datasets.
  • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate, prioritize and present.
  • Be a self-starter and results focused.
  • Proficiency with SAS or similar statistical programming language and MS Office 365.
  • Occasional travel to attend conferences and/or to present research once per year for 1-3 nights/trip.
  • Position may require before or after-hours work.

Nice to Have:

  • Proficiency in other programming languages such as SQL, R, and/or Python.
  • Experience with STATA or other software.
  • Experience with ETL tools such as Business Objects Data Services or Azure Data Factory.
  • Familiarity with online survey tools.
  • Knowledge about the latest AI tools for analyzing data.

Just a few of the benefits offered to employees:

  • Promotes Work/Life Balance
  • Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from home)
  • Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan
  • Ample Paid time off
  • 401(k) 
  • Pension
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Student Loan Refinance
  • 2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice 

 

The ADA values a variety of backgrounds and experiences and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified job candidates. The ADA is an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in open positions without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status or any other characteristic.

The American Dental Association is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@ada.org

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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