Social Science Research Analyst (Data Analyst) GS-13

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in Woodlawn, MD seeks a Social Science Research Analyst (Data Analyst) to develop and conduct program and policy analyses, plan and monitor surveys, and study how communications about disease and therapy influence populations.

The role involves leading Medicaid/CHIP healthcare research projects, managing cross-disciplinary data-driven products, and delivering technical findings to inform policy or program integrity decisions. Apply by 10/07/2026!

Responsibilities

• Leading planning, development, design, implementation and evaluation of Medicaid and CHIP healthcare research projects.
• Managing data-driven products in collaboration with research, analysis, data analytics and data ingestion teams.
• Developing and presenting technical documents to explain data from studies or to make policy recommendations.

Job description

As a Social Science Research Analyst (Data Analyst), 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.
• Plan, direct, and monitor activities involved in conducting surveys of program populations.
• Design, analyze, implement, and interpret studies regarding the influence of communications about disease and therapy.

(1) Leading the planning, development, design, implementation, and evaluation of Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) healthcare research projects; e.g., providing answers to technical questions and responding to data requests, and reviewing data for data quality issues);

(2) Managing data-driven products in collaboration with multiple disciplines, including research, analysis, data analytics, and data ingestion; and

(3) Developing and presenting technical documents to explain data from studies OR to make recommendations to stakeholders on program policies or program integrity initiatives.

Apply by 10/07/2026!

Come see why over 6,000 employees say CMS is their employer of choice! In addition to dynamic and exciting opportunities, CMS offers generous compensation and benefits programs, an outstanding work-life balance, and most importantly, the opportunity to give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere.