Senior Economist, Healthcare Innovations
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American Institutes for ResearchHealthcare
US-Remote | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-IL-Chicago | US-CA-Sacramento | US-TX-Austin. This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.Full-TimeSenior
Salary137,000 - 167,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementPythonBusiness DevelopmentR
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, or a related social science field, with demonstrated expertise in econometrics or applied statistics.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting quantitative research in policy-relevant domains.
- Extensive experience with STATA and proficiency in other statistical tools (e.g., R, Python) is a plus.
- Proven track record of designing and executing experimental and quasi-experimental studies.
- Prior research experience in areas such as labor economics, education, health, or international development using advanced methods (e.g., fixed effects, regression discontinuity, instrumental variables).
- Experience managing complex projects and working with government, nonprofit, or philanthropic clients.
- Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills.
- Expertise with large healthcare datasets, including Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage enrollment and claims data, as well as prescription drug encounter and pricing data sources.
- Strong business development acumen and proposal writing experience.
- Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings for non-technical audiences.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective collaborator in virtual and cross-functional team settings.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of conceptual frameworks for complex research projects.
- Direct the management and analysis of large-scale healthcare datasets using advanced econometric techniques.
- Apply rigorous quantitative methods to evaluate healthcare programs, policies, and interventions.
- Oversee the documentation of analytic procedures and ensure reproducibility and transparency.
- Author technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and policy briefs; present findings to clients, stakeholders, and academic audiences.
- Lead proposal development, including conceptual design, methodology, and budgeting.
- Mentor and supervise junior economists and research analysts, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
- Manage multidisciplinary project teams and ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with client expectations.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing strategic and analytical expertise.
- Contribute to AIR’s strategic initiatives and thought leadership in economics and public policy.
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