Altarum Institute
Healthcare Research Analyst (Remote)
US--Alexandria, VA, Washington, DC or Ann Arbor, MI
Job ID: PH-TF-3540-21
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Current Opening
Altarum
Overview
Altarum is seeking a research analyst to support multiple projects aimed at improving the quality of health care and transforming public health. Specific focus areas may include assessing the value and economic impacts of investments to improve health outcomes, performing cost-benefit analyses of health and non-health interventions, and leading and contributing to various population health analysis for federal, state and philanthropic clients.
You will have the opportunity to use your knowledge of research design, data analysis, statistics, economics, health care and delivery, and the social determinants of health to generate insights that inform health care solutions. Specific tasks may include data management, statistical analysis, economic modeling, literature reviews, claims data analysis, report or publication writing, and presentation of results to colleagues or clients. During your career at Altarum you will work on many studies and your specific tasks and responsibilities may evolve and change over time.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to all aspects of the research process on multiple ongoing research studies, including study design, data collection, data analysis, and reporting
- Synthesize data and communicate analyses into simple language for clients and other audiences
- Balance the needs of multiple simultaneous projects with competing deadlines
- Liaise and coordinate with many different research partners
- Self-manage time and resources effectively
- Follow all applicable privacy and confidentiality procedures in daily work
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience with at least five years of experience working in health or complementary field.
- Knowledge of wide range of research methods and processes, including literature reviews, quantitative analysis, qualitative methods, and formal writing.
- Knowledge and experience working with publicly-available survey and economic data, such as US Census surveys, Bureau of Labor Statistics data, and CDC surveys and data.
- Technical proficiency in analytical software including Microsoft Excel and statistical packages including SAS and additional software experience in R or other similar programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical thinker with exceptional attention to quality and detail.
- An inquisitive and innovative nature, integrity, willingness to step into new roles, team-focused mentality, and a commitment to continuously learning and improving.
- Demonstrated skills in time management.
ABOUT ALTARUM:
Altarum Institute (Altarum) is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We improve the health of at-risk and disenfranchised populations by building better systems of care and empowering all people to make well informed health decisions. Public sector clients include the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Veterans Affairs, and various state agencies nationwide. Altarum also serves clients in the philanthropic and private sectors. Areas of expertise include military health, women’s health, behavioral health and substance use disorders, health disparities and equity, continuing medical education and quality improvement, eldercare, public health interoperability, and disease surveillance.
In addition to the meaningful and challenging work, Altarum offers an outstanding benefits program that includes paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k (5% employer contribution), a flexible work environment, and much more. We invite you to explore exciting and rewarding career opportunities with us.
Altarum provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.