Master's-level Research Analyst - Medicaid Policy Research
About The Position
RTI International’s Health Care Systems Research Department has multiple openings for a Master’s-level Research Analyst to assist with implementation, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of innovative health and social policies, programs, and research initiatives. In this position, you will function as an integral part of a team supporting research and analytic activities. The role includes opportunities to apply research skills and collaborate with senior research staff, while developing an in-depth understanding of critical health policy and research issues. Many opportunities for mentorship and professional development in a variety of health-systems-related topic areas are available. This position may be based in RTI’s U.S. office in Research Triangle Park, NC, or may be considered for fully remote work from an approved location within the United States. Teleworking is permitted within the United States only and is subject to RTI approval; not all U.S. locations may be eligible.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in a quantitative field including Economics, Applied Mathematics/Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Health Services Research, Actuarial Science, Operations Research, or a closely related quantitative field. In lieu of a Master’s Degree, a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the above fields plus at least 3 years of relevant work experience is acceptable.
- Experience with Medicaid policy research.
- Professional experience with at least one of the following: Policy, regulatory, or programmatic research, preferably related to Medicaid, CHIP, health policy, or other publicly funded health programs.
- Professional experience with at least one of the following: Reviewing, interpreting, and summarizing policy, technical, or program documentation.
- Professional experience with at least one of the following: Data quality assurance activities, such as reviewing outputs, checking documentation, identifying discrepancies, and escalating issues.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a team environment.
- Excellent attention to detail, ability to do accurate and error-free work with complex datasets and detailed federal program policies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- 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.).
Nice To Haves
- Experience using state or federal Medicaid data and/or other health care claims or encounter records.
- Experience with statistical programming packages (e.g. Python, R, SAS, SQL, or STATA).
Responsibilities
- Assist with quantitative and qualitative research activities to support projects.
- Analyze large health-related datasets.
- Assist in developing and implementing processes to assure quality and accuracy of data analyses.
- Review and proof own work for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with project management responsibilities including scheduling, preparing meeting agendas, and recording meeting minutes.
- Contribute to and/or prepare portions of technical memoranda, reports, and presentations.
Benefits
- competitive base salary
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
