Social Science Research Analyst

Centers-For-Medicare-and-Medicaid-Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers-For-Medicare-and-Medicaid-Services in the United States is seeking a Social Science Research Analyst (GS-0101-13) to perform program and policy analyses of CMS services. You will develop and use survey, market research, and statistical methodologies and techniques to conduct studies of assigned CMS programs.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date, and experience should include lead research or data projects and the ability to create technical reports for

Qualifications

• Lead research or data projects focused on Medicaid, CHIP, or similar program.
• Apply qualitative or quantitative methods to analyze healthcare data for policy development, program evaluation, or compliance monitoring.
• Create technical reports or data summaries to inform stakeholders on program policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform program and policy analyses of services provided by CMS programs.
• Develop and use survey, market research, and statistical methodologies and techniques to conduct studies of assigned CMS programs.

Skills

Lead research or data projects

Qualitative and quantitative analysis

Technical reporting

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

As a Social Science Research Analyst, GS-0101-13, you will perform program and policy analyses of services provided by HHS programs. You will develop and use survey, market research, and statistical methodologies and techniques to conduct studies of assigned HHS programs.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following:

• (1) Lead research or data projects focused on Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or similar program;
• (2) Apply qualitative or quantitative methods to analyze healthcare data for policy development, program evaluation, or compliance monitoring;
• AND (3) Create technical reports or data summaries to inform stakeholders on program policies.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.