(Hybrid) Research Associate - Health Affairs Institute

• PhD in health or data science-related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience:
  • Record of research and achievement in health outcomes and policy research (health services research, public health informatics, health policy, clinical outcomes) as evidenced by publications and / or sustained involvement in a research program. 
  • Experience conducting research/evaluation using large health data sources within the healthcare industry or academic or governmental sectors 
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge and experience in utilizing large health databases for research, program evaluation, and policy development. 
• Experience analyzing Medicaid administrative claims data.
• Extensive knowledge in the use of standard statistical analysis packages such as SAS or R
• Experience designing and overseeing large research projects using administrative claims data.
• Record of successfully publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts in the field of health services research
• Experience training and / or supervising other individuals in using statistical analysis packages to analyze administrative claims data.
• Ability to project and maintain a positive and collaborative attitude.
• Record of accomplishments in health data analytics. 
• Strong ability to communicate goals, methods, and results of research initiatives with key stakeholders.
• Proficiency presenting the results of data analyses to diverse groups of stakeholders.