[Remote] Research Economist - Healthcare Policy and Data Analysis

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. They are seeking a Research Economist to lead quantitative research activities related to healthcare policies and programs, particularly within Medicare and Medicaid, using large datasets to influence healthcare policy and system innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead quantitative research activities related to Medicare, Medicaid, prescription drug, and other health policy and health services research topics
• Design and oversee development of analytic data files, integrating a variety of data sources including Medicare and Medicaid claims, enrollment data, prescription drug data sources, and other commercially and publicly available data
• Develop analytic methodology and supervise descriptive and statistical analyses of large, complex datasets
• Manage and mentor a team of research staff with varying levels of technical skills and experience
• Develop and implement processes to assure quality and accuracy of data analyses
• Succinctly present results for a diverse technical and policy audience
• Author technical reports, memoranda, articles, documentation, regulations, and contract proposals
• Lead and/or contribute to contract proposals including methodological design, management plans, and project budgets

Skills

• A PhD in health services research, health economics, health policy, actuarial science, operations research, finance or related quantitative field with at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in the same fields with at least 10 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor's degree in the same fields with at least 12 years of relevant experience
• At least 5 years of experience analyzing large healthcare datasets, especially Medicare or Medicaid claims and administrative data, using Python, SQL, R, SAS, and/or Stata
• Experience with and skills in quantitative, financial, actuarial, and statistical analysis
• Experience with domestic (United States) health policy, particularly the Medicare and Medicaid programs
• Experience leading teams and overseeing deliverables
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) complex ideas and information clearly and precisely to diverse audiences
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing deadlines
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.)
• Previous health policy consulting experience or experience working with clients in the federal government
• In-depth knowledge of and experience using prescription drug event and pharmacy data, formulary data, and FDA drug data sources to address research or policy questions
• Experience with Medicare Part D and/or other prescription drug policies and programs

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policy
• Merit based annual increases
• Bonus opportunities
• Robust recognition program
• Competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability)
• Access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan
• Paid parental leave for all parents
• Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments
• Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance

Company Overview

• RTI is an independent, nonprofit institute that provides research, development, and technical services to government and commercial clients. It was founded in 1958, and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.rti.org.

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