Job Description:

Analyst - Health

Job Location

US-MD-Columbia | US-DC | US-MA-Boston

Overview

IMPAQ International, a social science research firm, is a wholly owned affiliate of the American Institutes for Research (AIR). IMPAQ provides high-quality research and impact evaluation services, policy analysis, survey research, technology solutions, organizational development, technical assistance and consulting services to U.S. and international government agencies, foundations, and the private sector. IMPAQ's mission is to bring together exceptional people to develop innovative and rigorous approaches to evaluate the real-world impact of social policies and programs. IMPAQ offers five locations: our Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, Maryland, rated one of America's Best Small Cities; Downtown Washington, D.C., Boston, Massachusetts, a Bay Area office in Oakland, California and Seattle, Washington.

The Analyst will support our research team in a broad range of activities including data analysis, program assessments, project evaluation and technical assistance tasks in the area of health (e.g., government health care programs, such as Medicare/Medicaid, areas of long-term health care and quality measurement).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Independently performs a variety of research and analysis tasks.
• Conducts, compiles, validates, interprets, and analyzes data and trends using practices and techniques in the field(s) of specialization using qualitative and quantitative data techniques and methods.


• Works on assignments that are moderately complex under indirect supervision where there is latitude for independent action and decision-making.


• Participates in portions of large, moderately complex projects. Prepares presentation-quality charts, tables, and reports from data analysis and client meetings.


• Identifies and reviews professional publications from various sources to extract and summarize information relevant to assigned project and proposal work.


• Provides support for project activities and events, including scheduling and participating in site visits for data collection purposes.


• Coordinates and participates in project meetings, conference calls, webinars, and video conferences.


• Manages small project tasks and activities.


• Writes and proofs proposals.


• Reviews work products to ensure quality and consistency of content.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Math, Health Policy, Public Health, Public Policy, or related field.


• 0-3 years of research experience in economics, health and human services, public policy, public health or related fields.


• Experience with research proposal and report preparation preferred.


• Knowledge of or familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis programs, and/or using SAS, STATA, NVivo, other qualitative or quantitative analysis programs, and/or database applications is required.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written and interpersonal communication skills.


• Strong organizational skills.


• Strong analytical skills.


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.


• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.


• Advanced expertise in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

IMPAQ International adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Please note, each section of the application is required in order for you to be considered for this opportunity. If you do not complete the required screening questions, or if you close your browser before completing each section of the application, your application will not be submitted for this position.

IMPAQ International is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

IMPAQ International's commitment to Diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations and work environment. Diversity is valued and Inclusion is reflected in all efforts to recruit, develop, and engage the diverse staff needed to accomplish our mission.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Morena Martinez atmmartinez@impaqint.comor call 443.259.5207.

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