Senior Health Economics Researcher, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems

City of New York • New York, NY

7d • $98,159 - $112,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness (CHECW) is seeking to eliminate racial and other inequities that lead to premature mortality. CHECW works to increase visibility of the harm perpetuated by centuries of racist, socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress for the most impacted NYC communities. CHECW addresses inequity across community and healthcare systems in partnership with community, faith-based, and health care organizations. CHECW's work focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial determinants, and addresses both upstream and downstream factors to improve health and well being of New Yorkers. The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems (BEHS) within CHECW applies policy, evidence, and practical expertise to improve equity in health care delivery at the individual, organizational, and systems levels. The Office of Healthcare Systems Strategy and Accountability (OHSSA), located within BEHS, advances innovative initiatives to improve healthcare delivery, financing, and strategy in New York City. The Bureau of Equitable Health Systems is seeking to hire a Senior Healthcare Economist to lead analytical work related to OHSSA's Healthcare Accountability portfolio.

Requirements

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization.
• At least two years of experience in research in the appropriate field of specialization.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in economics, finance, statistics, public policy, public health, or related fields.
• Expertise in conducting health economics or health services research.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and analyzing large administrative datasets using data management and statistical software (e.g R, SAS, SQL Stata).
• Experience in healthcare (can be in any setting - payor, provider, academic, government, consulting, technology, etc.) and demonstrated understanding of the U.S. healthcare system.
• Experience in supervising data analysts.
• Track record of developing innovative ideas and high-impact research.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to design research projects, synthesize results, and present findings and recommendations in a succinct manner.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working on interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead strategic visioning and operationalize mission-driven goals.
• Ability to work independently and self direct.
• Creativity, humility, resourcefulness.
• Passion for social justice and the public good.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of data analysts in developing and implementing Healthcare Accountability data strategy, including database management, data analytics, research, monitoring, and reporting for discrete Healthcare Accountability data sets.
• Conduct economic analyses that inform overall Healthcare Accountability strategy and help bridge health care with public health.
• Prepare graphic and written materials in static and dynamic digital formats for a range of audiences, including agency leadership, policy makers, and the general public.
• Track relevant academic and policy research and build relationships with external researchers.
• Work in close collaboration with the policy team to translate findings into targeted policy goals and track relevant policy, updating the data strategy as needed.
• Work in close collaboration with other data, research, and evaluation teams across the bureau and agency to build knowledge of Healthcare Accountability data sets and research goals.
• Provide technical expertise regarding healthcare costs and other matters pertaining to health economics to programs across the bureau and agency as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• A tax-deferred savings program.
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior