Health Policy Analyst | Hybrid Research & Writing

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,540 - 98,838; Full time

Job summary

Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy at Duke University seeks Policy Analysts to support healthcare delivery and payment reform research. Hybrid roles with locations in Durham, NC and Washington DC consider in-person and remote collaboration.

These roles involve literature reviews, writing for a range of deliverables, and coordination of events with stakeholders. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in policy/research, plus proficiency with data tools.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: Bachelor's degree in a field related to the position.
• Experience: Tier II requires two years of policy/research/data analysis or related position.
• Strong research and writing experience is desired.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (Excel, R, Stata, SAS, Python) is preferred.
• Ability to transform complex information into clear written materials.

Responsibilities

• Support/Coordinate complex activities in research, writing, and analysis of data within Duke University projects.
• Draft summary documents, literature reviews, and policy briefs.
• Assist in planning and coordinating institute events and stakeholder meetings.
• Develop draft presentations, speaking points, and policy briefs with senior researchers.
• Maintain liaison with project participants and stakeholders to support deliverables.

Skills

Strong research and writing

Policy research skills

Data analysis capabilities

Proficiency with policy communication

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

R

Stata

SAS

Python

PowerPoint

Job description

Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy at Duke University seeks Policy Analysts to support healthcare delivery and payment reform research. Hybrid roles with locations in Durham, NC and Washington DC consider in-person and remote collaboration.

These roles involve literature reviews, writing for a range of deliverables, and coordination of events with stakeholders. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in policy/research, plus proficiency with data tools.