Research Economist - Healthcare Policy and Data Analysis

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. They are seeking a Research Economist to lead quantitative research activities related to healthcare policies and programs, particularly within Medicare and Medicaid, using large datasets to influence healthcare policy and system innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead quantitative research activities related to Medicare, Medicaid, prescription drug, and other health policy and health services research topics
• Design and oversee development of analytic data files, integrating a variety of data sources including Medicare and Medicaid claims, enrollment data, prescription drug data sources, and other commercially and publicly available data
• Develop analytic methodology and supervise descriptive and statistical analyses of large, complex datasets
• Manage and mentor a team of research staff with varying levels of technical skills and experience
• Develop and implement processes to assure quality and accuracy of data analyses
• Succinctly present results for a diverse technical and policy audience
• Author technical reports, memoranda, articles, documentation, regulations, and contract proposals
• Lead and/or contribute to contract proposals including methodological design, management plans, and project budgets

Requirements:

• A PhD in health services research, health economics, health policy, actuarial science, operations research, finance or related quantitative field with at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in the same fields with at least 10 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor's degree in the same fields with at least 12 years of relevant experience
• At least 5 years of experience analyzing large healthcare datasets, especially Medicare or Medicaid claims and administrative data, using Python, SQL, R, SAS, and/or Stata
• Experience with and skills in quantitative, financial, actuarial, and statistical analysis
• Experience with domestic (United States) health policy, particularly the Medicare and Medicaid programs
• Experience leading teams and overseeing deliverables
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) complex ideas and information clearly and precisely to diverse audiences
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing deadlines
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.)
• Previous health policy consulting experience or experience working with clients in the federal government
• In-depth knowledge of and experience using prescription drug event and pharmacy data, formulary data, and FDA drug data sources to address research or policy questions
• Experience with Medicare Part D and/or other prescription drug policies and programs