Research Analyst, Research and Cost Trends
About The Position
The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) seeks a Research Analyst to support the work of the Research and Cost Trends (RCT) department, a team generating high-quality, objective research to support the development of data-driven policy recommendations for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Research and Cost Trends, the Research Analyst will conduct analysis using claims, discharge, and survey data to identify and communicate trends in health care costs, spending, utilization, and other outcomes and aspects of health care throughout the Commonwealth. The HPC operates a hybrid work schedule, with employees splitting their time between the downtown Boston office and remote work.
Requirements
- 3 years of relevant full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience that has equipped the applicant with the competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the position
- Experience programming with Stata, SAS, SQL, Python or other standard statistical software. Stata experience a plus
- Experience working with large, complex data sets, particularly claims data
- Excellent analytic, critical thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to interpret and distill complex information into succinct, meaningful reports and visualizations, and to tailor communication for various audiences
- The ability to balance multiple, competing priorities and deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the Massachusetts health care and health policy landscape
- A dedication to public service and a desire to advance a more transparent, accountable, and equitable health care system for all Massachusetts residents
Responsibilities
- Working in Stata, SAS, SQL, Tableau, and/or Python to create analytic files and conduct analyses using claims, discharge, and survey data
- Conducting analyses to understand health service utilization, spending, outcomes, and other aspects of health care in the Commonwealth using descriptive statistics, regression modeling, and other statistical methods
- Creating analytic data sets or aggregated reports using SQL or SAS for use in Stata, R, Tableau or MS Excel
- Developing methods and assessing research conclusions by conducting literature reviews and meeting with a range of stakeholders to gather diverse perspectives
- Data management and documentation of workflow to ensure data quality and integrity
- Drafting policy-relevant reports, white papers, and issue briefs on a variety of health policy topics
- Communicating analytic results orally and in writing to a variety of audiences
- Developing research project ideas to inform and contribute to the mission of the HPC
Benefits
- 12 paid holidays per year and generous sick, vacation, and personal time
- 75% state paid medical insurance premium
- Health, dental, and vision plans offered through the Group Insurance Commission
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
- Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
- Retirement savings: State Employees' Pension and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition benefit for employee and spouse at state colleges and universities
- Extended sick leave program participation
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Qualified employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program
- A suite of well-being benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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