Rural Health Research Lead — CMS Data & Evaluation

JBS International; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 94,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS International is seeking a behavioral and mental health specialist with advanced data analytics to lead evaluation studies focusing on rural health transformation and CMS data usage. The role requires collaboration with federal clients, development of data collection tools, and leadership of research teams.

The position offers remote work with potential hybrid arrangements near North Bethesda or San Mateo offices and requires ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and strong statistical

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in public health, epidemiology, economics, sociology, or other related social science fields.
• 8 years of experience, including 5 years directly related to the essential job functions.
• Preferred PhD in public health, epidemiology, economics, sociology, or other related social science fields.

Responsibilities

• Designs evaluation quantitative and mixed methods studies to assess effects of health initiatives and programs on health outcomes, sustainability, capacity, and access.
• Manages literature reviews and information synthesis.
• Designs data collection instruments and protocol that may include surveys, qualitative interviews, data abstraction tools, quality assessment tools related to behavioral and mental health.
• Leads and oversees data collection and the development of data collection databases.
• Leads and oversees statistical and data analysis including implementing data cleaning protocols, and addressing data quality, and applying advanced data wrangling processes.
• Prepares client-ready written materials including reports, PowerPoint presentations, issue briefs, and case studies that include data visualizations such as charts, tables, dashboards, and infographics to convey findings and communicate information in a manner tailored to the intended audience.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Project management

Communication

Research design

Education

Master's Degree in public health or related field

PhD preferred in related fields

Tools

SAS

R

Python

SQL

ATLAS.ti

Microsoft Office

Job description

JBS International is seeking a behavioral and mental health specialist with advanced data analytics to lead evaluation studies focusing on rural health transformation and CMS data usage. The role requires collaboration with federal clients, development of data collection tools, and leadership of research teams.

The position offers remote work with potential hybrid arrangements near North Bethesda or San Mateo offices and requires ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and strong statistical