Rti international’s center for health care financing and payment has an opening for a research economist to serve as a task and project leader for new and ongoing research studies relating to health economics and other health services researchAs a research economist, you will provide cutting-edge analyses of innovative health and social policies that will shape policy to improve healthcare and influence healthcare system innovation, particularly within medicare and medicaid programsYou will lead analytic projects as an integral part of a team and apply an in-depth understanding of critical health policy issues and methods (please see www.rti.org/methods for more information)You will have many opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
Rti international’s us regional offices remain closed due to the covid-19 pandemicWe have a tentative reopening date of january 4th, 2022This position will therefore start remotelyUpon reopening, candidates may choose to either continue remotely or to work out of one of the following offices: waltham, ma; research triangle park, nc; or washington, dc.
Your responsibilities will include:
Manage health research projects.
Analyze quantitative data.
Succinctly present analysis results for a wide audience.
Author technical reports, articles, and grant and contract proposals.
Design and maintain data files, including health care claims data.
Ensure high quality and accuracy of work products.
Develop and manage budgets to achieve goals within available resources.
Mentor, support, and motivate research staff.
Collaborate with teams of mixed levels of technical skills and experience.
Develop expertise in health care policy and research methods through rti-sponsored presentations and seminars, local workshops, conferences, and one-on-one mentoring.
The anticipated pay range for this role is between $98,940 - $122,220.
Rti considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example, established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education, and years of work experience possessed by the applicantFurther, salary is merely one element to our offer.
At rti, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards packageThis package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit-based annual increases, bonus opportunities, and a robust recognition programOther benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.
Minimum qualifications:
Phd or phd candidate (target defense in 2021) in health services research, health economics, health policy, epidemiology, or related field with 1-year related experience; or a masters` degree in the same field with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
Completed coursework and solid experience with quantitative data analysis, program evaluation, policy analysis, proposal, and report writing.
Ability to analyze quantitative data with r, python, sas, spss, stata, etcIs highly desired.
Ability to communicate complex ideas and information clearly and precisely to diverse audiences.
Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing deadlines with close detail to ensure great quality work.
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.
