Health IT Economist: Policy & Data Analytics

US Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services is seeking a qualified economics professional to join the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology in Washington, DC. The role focuses on conducting economic research, applying quantitative methods to HIT data, and developing findings to inform policy on HIT investments, costs, and outcomes.

Applicants should meet education and specialized experience requirements for GS-9/11/13 levels as described in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics with relevant coursework in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
• One year of specialized experience at GS-09 level including economic research and data analysis.
• For GS-11/13, specific experience in HIT program evaluation and health policy analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with economic research and analysis related to HIT programs and initiatives.
• Apply basic statistical, quantitative, and economic methods to collect, organize, and analyze data under guidance.
• Support evaluation studies examining Federal HIT investments, health care costs, and program outcomes.
• Prepare summaries, tables, and preliminary findings to support economic and health policy analyses and recommendations.
• Conduct economic research and analysis of HIT programs and investments.
• Develop economic analyses and findings to support health policy and program planning.

Skills

Economic research

Statistical methods

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics

Job description

The US Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services is seeking a qualified economics professional to join the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology in Washington, DC. The role focuses on conducting economic research, applying quantitative methods to HIT data, and developing findings to inform policy on HIT investments, costs, and outcomes.

Applicants should meet education and specialized experience requirements for GS-9/11/13 levels as described in the