The Center for Health Information and Analysis · 2 months ago
Research Analyst
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $118K/yr
1+ years expThe Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) is dedicated to improving the Massachusetts health care system through data-driven insights. They are seeking a Research Analyst to support research projects, drive data-backed insights, and ensure data integrity while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Drive Data-Backed Insights: Seize the opportunity to work with an extensive range of data on health care utilization, access, and equity related issues. You will be at the forefront of producing and reviewing clear and comprehensive written analyses, graphics, tables and presentations using CHIA's rich data sources to unearth crucial insights that will inform and shape health care policies and initiatives
Shape Data Management and Analysis: Take an active role in shaping data projects by implementing data management tasks for large datasets such as the All Payer Claims Database (APCD), hospital discharge data (Case Mix), and other data assets to facilitate and deliver insightful analyses that drive real change in Massachusetts health care, all while expanding your skills in a dynamic, mission-driven environment
Champion Data Integrity: Participate in quality assurance (QA) and documentation processes to ensure that reported data is reliable and accurate. Work both independently and collaboratively with team members in developing analytical plans and documentation appropriate for each project
Become a Technical and Subject Matter Expert: Provide technical support to the research team in programming and data analytics using APCD, Case Mix, and other data assets. Use your critical thinking skills to conduct literature searches and synthesize findings on topics of interest
Qualification
Required
At least 1 year of experience and knowledge of data management and analysis using SAS, R, STATA, and/or any other major statistical packages
Knowledge of/experience with PowerBI, Tableau for data visualization preferred
Knowledge of and experience with research methods and processes
Experience working with hospital discharge data and previous experience working with health care claims data strongly preferred
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex technical issues clearly and persuasively
Bachelor's degree in social sciences, public policy, public health, or quantitative field required
Advanced degree in health services research, statistics, epidemiology, or related field strongly preferred
Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time professional experience in business administration, health care planning or administration, public health policy or administration, human services policy analysis or administration or economics, the major duties of which included financial analysis of costs, expenses and revenue and/or the development, implementation and monitoring of financial reimbursement systems, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below
A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in health care administration, hospital administration, public health or health services administration, accounting, business administration, business management, public policy, public administration or economics may be substituted for the required experience
Applicant must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time professional experience in business administration, finance, accounting, health care planning or administration, public health policy or administration, human services policy analyses or administration, economics, or a similar field; or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below
A Bachelor's degree with a major in health care administration, hospital administration, public health or health services administration, finance, accounting, business administration, business management, public policy, public administration, economics, or similar degree may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience
A graduate degree with a major in health care administration, hospital administration, public health or health services administration, finance, accounting, business administration, business management, public policy, public administration, economics, or a similar degree may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required experience
Applicant must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time professional experience in business administration, health care planning or administration, public health policy or administration, human services policy analyses or administration, economics, the major duties of which included financial analysis of costs, expenses and revenue and/or the development, implementation and monitoring of the health care service delivery system and pricing methods
A Bachelor's degree with a major in health care administration, hospital administration, public health or health services administration, accounting, business administration, business management, public policy, public administration, economics, or similar degree may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience
A graduate degree with a major in health care administration, hospital administration, public health or health services administration, accounting, business administration, business management, public policy, public administration, economics, or a similar degree may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required experience
Preferred
Knowledge of/experience with PowerBI, Tableau for data visualization preferred
Experience working with hospital discharge data and previous experience working with health care claims data strongly preferred
Advanced degree in health services research, statistics, epidemiology, or related field strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Outstanding suite of employee benefits
A work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Company
The Center for Health Information and Analysis
The Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) is an independent state agency established as the Commonwealth’s primary hub for health care data.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tonya Bourassa, PHR
Chief People Officer, Center for Health Information & Analysis
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