Research Analyst, Nursing Catalyst

The Health Management Academy•Arlington, VA

2d•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Health Management Academy (THMA) brings together health system leaders and innovators to collectively address the industry’s biggest challenges and opportunities. By assisting executives in cultivating peer networks, understanding key strategic trends, establishing pragmatic partnerships, and developing next-generation leaders, our members are better positioned to lead industry transformation. The Health Management Academy offers a dynamic atmosphere with significant opportunities for employees. If you are interested in contributing to a member-centric, creative, and collaborative workforce while deeply influencing top leaders and institutions in healthcare, THMA could be the right place for you! Nursing Catalyst serves System-level Chief Nursing Officers and their deputies to drive innovation across the nursing enterprise. Research Analysts are key team members who support the core products of our Nursing Catalyst business: research projects, content development, and other initiatives related to our health system and industry member executives. Nursing Catalyst conducts many of its research initiatives in partnership with member health systems and healthcare companies. Working closely with a broader research team, Research Analysts are directly involved with all daily operations and research initiatives. Examples of past Research Projects include evaluations of health systems' responses to industry trends (e.g., workforce challenges), identifying new and emerging pilots in delivering care (e.g., virtual nursing), and understanding the potential impact of technology on nursing challenges (e.g., administrative burden). Analysts are primarily responsible for conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses and developing deliverables (e.g., written reports, presentations, online content) for the membership broadly. Analysts support research interviews, analysis, and the creation of deliverables and presentation materials. Nursing Catalyst insights are frequently presented and discussed at in-person and virtual meetings, shared through our digital channels, and regularly featured in press and media outlets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
2+ years of experience in a research setting, or graduate degree in healthcare administration, health policy, business, or related field
Strong writing skills and experience writing reports
Strong analytic skills, including the ability to think critically, creatively, and problem-solve
General interest in healthcare
Experience conducting qualitative primary and secondary research
Ability to complete tasks on tight deadlines without compromising quality
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Collaborative
Customer-focused
Process oriented
Attentive to detail
Self-directed and resourceful
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Comfortable with ambiguity and change, often experienced at a quickly growing company

Responsibilities

Document findings from primary and secondary research
Support analysis of findings from qualitative data collected from interviews, site visits, literature reviews etc.
Conduct interviews with executives from health systems and industry organizations
Produce graphical and written analyses of findings for interim and final deliverables
Create qualitative surveys using online survey tools for data collection
Enter, check, and harmonize data for research studies
Independently collect, input and analyze health services & health policy data
Develop insights and help shape research deliverables
Generate graphs and figures for analytic reports and research briefs
Represent the team with other departments, such as Content Marketing, Account Management, and other research teams to deliver content and services to members
Support the development of presentations
Provide input to senior leadership on opportunities for improving value delivery to member organizations
Recommend and implement improvements to internal team and company processes and operations
Other projects and duties as assigned