AAPM&R is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Data Analyst to join our Technology Team and support the Academy’s data platforms, reporting environment, and Association Management System. This role plays a key part in strengthening data integrity, building dashboards and visualizations, and partnering with stakeholders to translate reporting needs into actionable insights. The Data Analyst will help drive informed decision-making across the organization while supporting ongoing system enhancements, including the upcoming migration to iMIS EMS.
About AAPM&R
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) is the national medical specialty organization representing more than 10,000 physicians who are specialists in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). PM&R physicians, also known as physiatrists, treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. PM&R physicians evaluate and treat injuries, illnesses, and disability, and are experts in designing comprehensive, patient-centered treatment plans. Physiatrists utilize cutting‐edge as well as time‐tested treatments to maximize function and quality of life. For more information, visit www.aapmr.org.
Position Summary
The Data Analyst supports, monitors, and enhances the Academy’s Association Management System (AMS) reporting and data platforms and processes, and provides systems support for staff across the organization. This role partners with departments to understand and translate reporting needs into solutions that support informed decisions. Core responsibilities include development of data analysis reports, visualizations and dashboards, configuration and support of the association management system, coordination and execution of data requests, troubleshooting, project execution and business analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete data requests including reports, dashboards, PowerBI Visualizations, SQL and business object creation and other data projects.
- Partner with staff across departments to promote and strengthen data integrity practices, providing guidance and support to improve overall data quality.
- Serve as subject matter expert in the Academy’s underlying data structures.
- Manage and prioritize the organization-wide pipeline of data requests. Collaborate with department leaders and staff across Membership, Marketing, Education, and other Academy teams to gather requirements, clarify reporting requests, and translate needs into effective solutions.
- Work closely with Manager, Technology Operations to track and manage incoming data requests within the internal helpdesk system.
- Maintain thorough, up-to-date documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), data elements and report definitions.
- Collaborate with Academy staff to ensure proficiency in data analysis techniques and approaches, with the goal of enhancing overall data competencies.
- Provide support and updates to the Association Management System (currently iMIS 2017, migrating to iMIS EMS in Q2 2026).
- Participate in technology projects as needed. Attend project and PMO meetings representing the IT team, to understand the Academy global environment and help drive Academy initiatives to completion. Use this knowledge to proactively plan for ongoing data needs of the organization.
- Other project tasks may include:
- Frame business requirements
- Calculate cost-benefits analysis
- Research and recommend new solutions
- Design system components and workflows
- System testing and quality control
- Project documentation
- Support system integration and implementation projects
- Provide occasional technical support to staff as part of the broader technology team.
- Keep abreast of new and emerging technologies that could be of benefit to the Academy and work with the Academy business units to gain an understanding of those technologies and how they might apply to the Academy. Participate in professional development activities as needed to support this knowledge base.
- Promote quality by adhering to organization standards and IT, RISC (Risk and Information Security Committee) and Data Governance, and Employee policies. Maintain data standards, manage data quality processes, and participate in data governance initiatives.
- Maintain high professional standards of integrity, ethics, and commitment to the goals of AAPM&R.
- Other duties as assigned.
AAPM&R Offers
Based on experience and skillsets, the compensation range for the Data Analyst position is $65,000 – 75,000 per year and would include the following benefits:
- 18 days Paid Time Off upon hire
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 10 paid holidays
- Choice between three different medical plans
- Employer-funded HRA to offset out of pocket medical costs
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid group life insurance (2x salary)
- Employer-paid disability insurance (short AND long-term)
- Flexible Spending Account
- 403b retirement plan - automatic grant of 3%, plus match up to 8%
- Hybrid work schedule – must be able to commute to Rosemont, IL office biweekly for 4 – 5 days per month, on average. This may involve evening or weekend work during busy periods.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
- 3–4 years of professional experience developing reports, dashboards, and data visualizations in a data analytics or business intelligence environment required.
- Solid understanding of data analysis including database design, stored procedures and SQL required.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Power BI and the Microsoft Office 365 suite of tools required.
- Experience working with multiple departments and/or organizations, building relationships, and with highly collaborative projects required.
- Association experience preferred.
- Experience with iMIS or similar association management systems preferred.
- Experience with AI-assisted analysis and productivity tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) preferred.
- Proficiency in Python, PowerShell or similar structured programming languages a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under deadline pressure and on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to effectively collaborate within and across departments to achieve both departmental and organizational goals.
- Exceptional customer service skills, including the ability to respond to Academy members, staff and others in a professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly manner.
If you enjoy building meaningful, action-oriented dashboards, collaborating with internal partners, and contributing to mission-driven work in a professional association environment, we invite you to apply. Join a team that values thoughtful analysis, continuous improvement, and strong cross-departmental partnership as we continue to modernize and strengthen our data capabilities. You may submit a cover letter and resume to careers@aapmr.org.
AAPM&R is an equal opportunity employer.
Key Words: Data Analyst, Business Intelligence, Power BI, SQL, Dashboard Development, Data Visualization, Association Management System (AMS), iMIS, Data Governance, Nonprofit