Health Economics Lead Research Analyst

Brown University; United States; Hybride; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangement

Résumé du poste

Brown University seeks a Health Economics Lead Research Analyst to support the Department of Health Services Policy & Practice. The role conducts quantitative analyses on health policy topics, designs studies, builds databases, and reports results to guide spending and care improvements in the U.S.

Hybrid eligible position with a fixed end date of 2027-06-30. Requires a Bachelor's in economics or related quantitative field and 5–7 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience implementing regression-based analyses using statistical software
• Training in econometrics and causal inference methods
• Experience working with large, complex datasets
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and validate data
• Ability to communicate technical results clearly in written and graphical form
• Experience with administrative health care data (e.g., Medicare claims, commercial claims, or EHRs) (preferred)
• Prior experience as a research assistant or in a policy research environment (preferred)
• Familiarity with the U.S. health care system and health policy topics (preferred)

Responsabilités

• Perform quantitative analyses for center research projects
• Design studies and construct databases
• Manage data and perform statistical programming and analysis
• Interpret and report results to inform policy decisions

Connaissances

Regression analysis

Econometrics

Causal inference

Data management

Statistical programming

Formation

Bachelor's degree in economics or related quantitative field

Description du poste

Health Economics Lead Research Analyst

Job Description: The Health Economics Lead Research Analyst at the School of Public Health's Department of Health Services Policy & Practice joins a vibrant team supporting the activities of the Department and its research centers. The role is involved in health services and economics research to better understand and develop policies that will lower spending growth, improve patient outcomes, and drive structural change in U.S. health care delivery. Core topic areas include payment reform, long term care, the evolving landscape of Medicare and Medicare Advantage, commercial price growth, health care market structures including the impacts of consolidation and private equity ownership, and state efforts to address affordability and value. The analyst will perform quantitative analyses for various center research projects. The analyst will use technical skills to help researchers design studies, construct databases, manage data, perform statistical programming and analysis, and interpret and report results. Much of the work will involve secondary data analysis of various administrative datasets including health care claims. The Health Economics Lead Research Analyst will work collaboratively with faculty-led teams in a dynamic environment that encourages independent thinking, problem solving, and collegiality.

This position is Hybrid Eligible. All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification that are satisfactory to Brown University. This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 6/30/2027 which may be extended based upon available funding.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree and 5 to 7 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees in economics, applied economics, or closely related quantitative fields are strongly preferred.

Job Competencies

Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job successfully.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience implementing regression-based analyses using statistical software
• Training in econometrics and causal inference methods
• Experience working with large, complex datasets
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and validate data
• Ability to communicate technical results clearly in written and graphical form

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with administrative health care data (e.g., Medicare claims, commercial claims, or electronic health records)
• Prior experience as a research assistant or in a policy research environment
• Familiarity with the U.S. health care system and health policy topics

Employment Details

• Hybrid Eligible. All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification that are satisfactory to Brown University.
• Fixed term position with a current end date of 6/30/2027 which may be extended based upon available funding.
• Job posting title: Health Economics Lead Research Analyst.
• Department: Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice.
• Grade: Grade 10.
• Worker Type: Employee.
• Worker Sub-Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term).
• Time Type: Full time.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5.
• Position Work Location: Hybrid.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

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