Senior Health Economics Researcher, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems
$98,159–$112,000 year
HybridLong Island City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Lead a small team of data analysts in developing and implementing a Healthcare Accountability data strategy, including database management, analytics, research, monitoring, and reporting for discrete data sets. Conduct economic analyses to inform overall Healthcare Accountability strategy and bridge health care with public health. Prepare graphic and written materials in static and dynamic digital formats for agency leadership, policy makers, and the general public. Track relevant academic and policy research, build relationships with external researchers, and collaborate with the policy team to translate findings into targeted policy goals. Work closely with other data, research, and evaluation teams across the bureau and agency to build knowledge of Healthcare Accountability data sets and research goals. Provide technical expertise regarding healthcare costs to programs across the bureau and agency as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in economics, finance, statistics, public policy, public health, or related fields
- Expertise in conducting health economics or health services research
- Demonstrated experience in managing and analyzing large administrative datasets using data management and statistical software (e.g R, SAS, SQL Stata)
- Experience in healthcare (can be in any setting - payor, provider, academic, government, consulting, technology, etc.) and demonstrated understanding of the U.S. healthcare system
- Experience in supervising data analyst
- Track record of developing innovative ideas and high-impact research
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to design research projects, synthesize results, and present findings and recommendations in a succinct manner
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience working on interdisciplinary teams
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lead strategic visioning and operationalize mission-driven goals
- Ability to work independently and self direct
- Creativity, humility, resourcefulness
- Passion for social justice and the public good
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health
- Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the doctorate or master's with three years experience options
- At least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization
- At least two years of experience described in the three-year research experience option
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