Social Science Research Analyst

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is hiring a Social Science Research Analyst, GS-0101-13, to help shape national health policy and improve programs across Medicaid and CHIP. The role emphasizes rigorous program and policy analyses, statistical methods, and oversight support to strengthen health services for diverse populations.

The position involves designing analytic strategies, leading major research projects, and translating findings into actionable guidance for program

Qualifications

• Develop and conduct program and policy analyses to identify needs and preferences of HHS programs and populations served.
• Utilize market research and statistical techniques to improve services and assess program performance.
• Design and oversee analytic strategies for Medicaid and CHIP related research projects.
• Evaluate outcomes and policy implications to inform oversight and technical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct program and policy analyses to identify needs and preferences of HHS programs and populations served.
• Utilize market research and statistical techniques to improve services and assess program performance.
• Direct and coordinate major health care research projects related to Medicaid and CHIP.
• Design analytic strategies for implementation and monitoring of new requirements.
• Evaluate outcomes, ensure findings inform oversight and technical assistance.

Skills

Policy analysis

Program analysis

Statistics

Research design

Data interpretation

Job description

Are you driven by data, motivated by impact, and inspired by the opportunity to improve health and human services for millions of people across the country? CMS is seeking a Social Science Research Analyst who brings curiosity, analytical expertise, and a passion for public service. In this role, you’ll help shape national policies and strengthen programs that serve diverse communities—turning research findings into actionable insights that make a difference.

We are hiring for a Social Science Research Analyst, GS-0101-13, in this role you will:

• Develop and conduct program and policy analyses to identify and understand the needs and preferences of HHS health and human services programs and the populations they serve.
• Utilize appropriate market research and statistical techniques to identify ways to improve services to these programs. Conducts analyses of the quality and performance of HHS health and human services programs.
• Direct and coordinate the planning, design, development, and implementation of major health care research projects related to Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
• Design and oversee analytic strategies to support implementation and ongoing monitoring of the new requirements.
• Evaluate program outcomes, assess state compliance, and identify policy implications, ensuring findings are integrated into oversight and technical assistance activities.

We are filling positions in the following locations:

Atlanta, GA

Seattle, WA

Announcement closes on 10/07/2026!

For more information about careers at CMS, visit: https://go.cms.gov/Careers.

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