American Institutes for Research · 1 day ago
Senior Economist, Healthcare Innovations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$132K/yr - $175K/yr
3+ years expThe American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan organization focused on behavioral and social science research. They are seeking a Senior Health Economist to lead policy-related research and evaluation studies on domestic health care programs, utilizing advanced econometric techniques and mentoring junior staff.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of conceptual frameworks for complex research projects
Direct the management and analysis of large-scale datasets using advanced econometric techniques
Apply rigorous quantitative methods to evaluate programs, policies, and interventions
Oversee the documentation of analytic procedures and ensure reproducibility and transparency
Author technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and policy briefs; present findings to clients, stakeholders, and academic audiences
Lead proposal development, including conceptual design, methodology, and budgeting
Mentor and supervise junior economists and research analysts, fostering professional growth and technical excellence
Manage multidisciplinary project teams and ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with client expectations
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing strategic and analytical expertise
Contribute to AIR’s strategic initiatives and thought leadership in economics and public policy
Contribute to a collaborative environment that values and respects a wide range of perspectives, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, or a related social science field, with demonstrated expertise in econometrics or applied statistics
Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting quantitative research in policy-relevant domains
Proven track record of designing and executing experimental and quasi-experimental studies
Prior research experience on health care delivery and payment models using advanced methods (e.g., fixed effects, regression discontinuity, instrumental variables)
Experience managing complex projects and working with government, nonprofit, or philanthropic clients
Strong business development acumen and proposal writing experience
Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills
Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings for non-technical audiences
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Effective collaborator in virtual and cross-functional team settings
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis
Preferred
Extensive experience with STATA and proficiency in other statistical tools (e.g., R, Python)
Company
American Institutes for Research
An independent, not-for-profit corporation which performs basic and applied research
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.86MKey Investors
U.S. Department of EducationJim Joseph Foundation
2017-11-01Grant· $7.8M
2014-09-08Grant· $0.8M
2010-10-10Grant· $1.26M
Leadership Team
David Myers
President & Chief Executive Officer
Richard Jacik
Chief Technology Officer
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