Analyst - Health
IMPAQ is seeking full-time Analysts to join our team in Spring, 2021. Analysts will support our Health research team in a broad range of activities including data analysis, program assessments, project evaluation and technical assistance tasks in the area of health (e.g., government health care programs, such as Medicare/Medicaid, areas of long-term health care and quality measurement).
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. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements
Responsibilities
- Independently performs a variety of research and analysis tasks.
- Conducts, compiles, validates, interprets, and analyzes data and trends using practices and techniques in the field(s) of specialization using qualitative and quantitative data techniques and methods.
- Works on assignments that are moderately complex under indirect supervision where there is latitude for independent action and decision-making.
- Participates in portions of large, moderately complex projects.
- Prepares presentation-quality charts, tables, and reports from data analysis and client meetings.
- Identifies and reviews professional publications from various sources to extract and summarize information relevant to assigned project and proposal work.
- Provides support for project activities and events, including scheduling and participating in site visits for data collection purposes.
- Coordinates and participates in project meetings, conference calls, webinars, and video conferences.
- Manages small project tasks and activities.
- Writes and proofs proposals.
- Reviews work products to ensure quality and consistency of content.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Math, Health Policy, Public Policy, Public Health, or Political Science.
- 0-3 years of research experience preferred.
- Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
- Experience with research proposal and report preparation preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of data analysis and data management techniques using SAS, SPSS, STATA, Access, Excel, and/or other databases a plus.
Skills
- Excellent oral and written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
- Advanced expertise in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.