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About the Role

The Data Analyst will apply programming skills to manage, analyze, and report on complex datasets, to implement and support research design, documentation, and project coordination, and to ensure high-quality data-driven insights. Candidates with expertise with Medicaid policy and data, and/or pharmaceutical pricing and related data sources are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Apply quantitative methods and techniques to manage, analyze, and interpret research data.
• Construct, clean, and document large datasets for both internal use and project-specific needs.
• Create customized, presentation-quality reports based on data analysis results.
• Contribute to the design and methodology of research studies.
• Manage administrative components of projects to ensure smooth execution.
• Assist in the preparation of technical procedures, documentation, and reports.
• Write, compile, and edit assigned sections of proposals and project deliverables.
• Review work products to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency of content.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, Economics, Health Informatics, Computer Science, Public Health, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience working with healthcare administrative data, including Medicaid, Medicare, and/or commercial claims and encounter data.
• Experience working with pharmaceutical pricing data, prescription drug utilization data, pharmacy claims, or other related data sources.
• Experience using SQL and at least one statistical programming language (e.g., R, Python, SAS, or Stata) to manage, analyze, and report on large datasets.
• Experience applying data management, data validation, and quality assurance methods to complex administrative datasets.
• Experience contributing to technical reports, client deliverables, and proposal development.
• Knowledge of Medicaid policy, financing, managed care, and/or value-based payment models, preferred but not required.
• Experience with advanced analytic techniques, including machine learning, preferred but not required.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
• Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.
• Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

Skills

• Strong quantitative research skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and concurrent deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn quickly, follow direction, and work independently.
• Strong collaboration, consultation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Location

• Remote within the United States (U.S.)
• AIR’s U.S. office locations

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• At least 3 years of experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

• $90,000—$110,000 USD

Benefits

• AIR’s Total Rewards Program

About the Company

• Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally.
• We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Equal Opportunity

• American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braid, locks, and twists), creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (e.g., cancer), sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, or military or veteran status.
• AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
• All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.
• AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.