Research Economist – U.S. Health Policy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Lead and/or participate in quantitative research and evaluation efforts related to health policy and health services research topics.

• Define and oversee descriptive and statistical analyses of extensive, intricate datasets.

• Present findings to varied technical and policy audiences.

• Write technical reports, memoranda, articles, documentation, and regulatory materials.

• Ensure the quality and precision of deliverables.

• Develop and manage budgets to meet project objectives.

• Supervise and guide research personnel in completing project assignments.

• Communicate and negotiate work plans, timelines, budgets, and outcomes with clients.

• Lead and/or assist in the preparation of technical proposals, including methodological frameworks.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

• Cultivate expertise in health care policy, research methodologies, and health care data domains.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD in economics, health policy, health services research, actuarial science, operations research, finance, or a related quantitative discipline.

• Completed relevant coursework and possess experience in quantitative research.

• Proven experience and skills in advanced micro-econometrics, simulation analysis, and program evaluation.

• Capability to convey complex concepts and information clearly and accurately to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Must not require current or future sponsorship for employment visa status.

• Preferred: Experience in analyzing public programs and policy interventions.

• Preferred: Familiarity with U.S. health policy, particularly Medicare or Medicaid.

• Preferred: Experience in project, task, timeline, and budget management.

• Preferred: Skills in programming and analyzing very large administrative datasets using SQL, Python, or R.

• Preferred: Experience with advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques.

• Preferred: Familiarity with federal agency data processing and computing systems.

• Preferred: Knowledge of renal disease policy, kidney transplantation, dialysis services, risk adjustment, prescription drug policy, Medicare and Medicaid payment policy, Medicare Advantage, ACOs, Part D, evaluation methods, and econometrics.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Merit-based annual salary increases.

• Opportunities for bonuses.

• Comprehensive recognition program.

• Competitive insurance options, including health, dental, life, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Retirement savings program, such as a 401(k) plan.

• Paid parental leave for all parents.

• Financial support for adoption expenses or infertility treatments.

• Financial reimbursement for educational and developmental opportunities.

• Employee assistance program.

• Additional offerings that promote a healthy work-life balance.