Quantitative Researcher - Healthcare Innovations
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American Institutes for ResearchHealthcare
Within the United States (U.S.)Full-TimeMiddle
Salary96,100 - 128,100 USD per year
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- Required Skills
- SQLData AnalysisR
Requirements
- PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Public Health, Human Development, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or a related discipline), or a Master’s degree with at least four years of quantitative research experience
- Experience conducting applied quantitative health research or analytics, particularly using Medicare beneficiary, provider, and claims data
- Experience working with large datasets, particularly administrative or health-related data (e.g., claims, enrollment, provider, or survey data)
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., programmers, analysts, policy staff) and contributing to or coordinating analytic workflows
- Experience interpreting analytic results and contributing to reports, briefs, or presentations that inform program, policy, or operational decisions
- Experience working on research or evaluation projects for federal, state, or local agencies or other public or nonprofit entities
- Familiarity with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal health programs preferred, but not required
- Strong quantitative and data analysis skills
- Experience with statistical and data tools such as SAS, SQL, Stata, R, or similar software
- Ability to document analytic methods, conduct data quality checks, and support reproducible research practices
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently
- Proven ability to coach junior staff and foster inclusive team dynamics
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data analysis and report writing
Responsibilities
- Lead or contribute to the design and execution of rigorous research and evaluation projects
- Apply appropriate quantitative methods to collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data
- Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for client reports, technical memos, and presentations
- Support proposal development through writing technical sections, developing budgets, and contributing to proposal strategy
- Manage small to mid-sized tasks or project components, including planning timelines, tracking deliverables, and liaising with clients while maintaining positive and collaborative relationships
- Mentor and guide junior staff through regular feedback, training, and modeling of research best practices
- Engage with stakeholders and partners through meetings, briefings, and dissemination activities
- Contribute to a collaborative environment that values and respects a wide range of perspectives, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences
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