American Institutes for Research · 1 day ago
Quantitative Researcher, Health Innovations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $128K/yr
4+ years expAmerican Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research. They are seeking a Quantitative Researcher to lead and contribute to rigorous research and evaluation projects, applying quantitative methods to analyze and interpret health-related data.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
Strong quantitative and data analysis skills, including 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, with an ability to convey complex information, and collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
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
Preferred
Familiarity with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal health programs
Benefits
AIR’s Total Rewards Program
Company
American Institutes for Research
An independent, not-for-profit corporation which performs basic and applied research
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.86MKey Investors
U.S. Department of EducationJim Joseph Foundation
2017-11-01Grant· $7.8M
2014-09-08Grant· $0.8M
2010-10-10Grant· $1.26M
Leadership Team
David Myers
President & Chief Executive Officer
Richard Jacik
Chief Technology Officer
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