Senior Research Analyst - Health

Job Location

US-MD-Columbia | US-DC | US-MA-Boston | US-CA-Oakland | US-WA-Seattle

Overview

Company 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.

IMPAQ Health:
IMPAQ Health, a division of IMPAQ, is working to increase the quality and value of U.S. healthcare, and to build the infrastructure to support a high-performing healthcare system. We collaborate with clients to design, evaluate and refine health delivery policies, programs and systems in various areas, including Healthcare Financing; Patient Safety and Quality; Long-Term Care and Disability; Performance Measurement and Quality of Care; and Health Information Technology.

Responsibilities

The Senior Research Analyst will lead a broad range of activities including data analysis, program assessments, project evaluation and technical tasks for the Health division.

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:

Lead qualitative and/or quantitative project tasks for research studies.
• Manage administrative aspects of projects (e.g., timelines and resources).


• Participate in client meetings, and lead discussions as appropriate.


• Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze research data.


• Construct, clean, and document large datasets for both internal and project-related use.


• Lead literature reviews of technical and professional publications.


• Create customized and presentation-quality reports from data analysis results.


• Support the preparation of technical procedures and reports.


• Write, compile, and edit assigned portions of proposals and project reports.


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

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge and Experience

• Degree in Economics, Health Policy, Public Policy, Public Health or Political Science field highly desired.


• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years' experience or a Master's degree plus 3 years required.


• Experience in government research and/or consulting highly desired.


• Experience in proposal preparation desired.


• Experience and knowledge of data analysis and data management techniques using SAS, SPSS, STATA, Access, Excel, and/or other databases a plus.

Skills

• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.


• Ability to take initiative, work independently and in a team environment.


• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Strong organizational skills.


• Strong analytical skills.


• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.

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.

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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 recruitment@impaqint.com.

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