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Original Job Post

Mathematica · 2 days ago

Research Associate - Health

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$50K/yr - $60K/yr

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Culture & Values

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Responsibilities

Support project management tasks, such as creating agendas, note-taking, and managing project deliverables.

Compile and track project information in spreadsheets and databases.

Learn complex policies and develop subject matter knowledge to serve in research-oriented roles that complement their project or task management assignments.

Assist with interview scheduling, note-taking, and other qualitative data collection activities, such as in-depth substantive or cognitive interviews, site visits, and focus groups.

Perform literature searches and reviews and abstract and synthesize information from program or regulatory documents, reports, and articles.

Support quantitative and/or qualitative analyses, including cleaning, organizing, summarizing information using descriptive statistics, tables, and figures and analyzing data.

Support administration and oversight of survey tasks, such as preparing training materials, delivering training, and performing quality control activities.

Contribute to reports, issue briefs, client memos, and technical assistance tools.

Qualification

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Microsoft WordExcelPowerPointProblem-SolvingOrganizationalAttention to DetailCommunicationMotivatedInterpersonalMicrosoft ProjectSharePointSmartsheetConfluenceJiraCertified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)Lean Six SigmaState Agency ExperienceHealth Care Entities ExperienceQuantitative Research MethodsQualitative Research MethodsSoftware Development Life CyclesAgile Development

Required

Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences, public policy, business, or health-related field.

Strong management and organizational skills, especially an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and a high level of attention to detail.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and self-directed, with strong interpersonal skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Some travel may be required.

Preferred

Experience with management tools, such as Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Confluence, and Jira.

Certifications demonstrating management proficiency and expertise, such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Lean Six Sigma.

Interest or experience working with a federal or state agency, foundations, or other health care entities is highly desirable.

Interest in improving and researching government programs or providing technical assistance to health care entities.

Knowledge of quantitative research methods, qualitative research methods, and/or an understanding of software development life cycles and agile development.