Economist, Healthcare Innovations

About this role

AIR is currently seeking a Health Economist to conduct policy-related research and evaluation studies focused on domestic health care programs, including topics such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other public health insurance programs; innovative delivery and payment models; rural hospitals; aging and long-term care; health plan performance and quality measurement; telehealth; and health information technology.

The Economist will report to AIR's Healthcare Innovations Team, which supports high-quality implementation and produces rigorous evidence on the effectiveness of new approaches to care and payment—translating findings into actionable insights for policymakers, payers, providers, and patients.

This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.

About AIR:

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Responsibilities:

• Develop conceptual frameworks that guide project work.

• Manage and analyze large-scale data files for research.

• Apply appropriate quantitative techniques to collect and analyze data.

• Organize and document analytic results and research procedures.

• Prepare technical reports and journal articles and present findings to clients, professional associations, and the public.

• Assist in developing and drafting new research proposals.

• Mentor research analysts, share approaches to solving concrete problems, and provide feedback on the work of others.

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