Health Analyst, Survey Research (Remote Eligble) ($70000.00 - $90000.00 / Year)

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Position Description

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company's growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance.

About The Opportunity

Currently, we are looking for survey analysts to join us in contributing to domestic health policy projects. Our current work includes a wide range of topics in health care service delivery and financing; quality measures; public health; health equity; health systems change; and health insurance, vocational rehabilitation and employment policy for people with disabilities. Survey analysts may work on a variety of projects spanning policy and programmatic areas as well as program evaluation and implementation support.

Example Projects Include

• Collaborating with our public and private partners to design and implement programs and policies to support people with disabilities
• Conducting analysis and studies on COVID-19 impacts on patient populations and provider services
• Evaluating the implementation and impact of Medicare and Medicaid innovation initiatives aimed at expanding access to care, improving health care quality, promoting health outcomes, or reducing costs
• Studying the effects of multi payer delivery system innovations on health care access, quality, health outcomes, and costs

Health Survey Analystsdraw on methodological training, content knowledge, leadership abilities, and strong communication skills to perform various survey and data collection design, planning, management, and analysis tasks. They incorporate innovative methods and technologies to collect data, and manage survey and data collection operations, efficiently. Survey analysts may work across content areas or focus on one or more specific content areas.

Roles And Responsibilities Typically Include

• Exhibiting initiative to take on new opportunities, further own professional development, and become an organizational leader
• Conducting literature reviews and scans on a range of topics
• Supporting qualitative data collection, including conducting interviews and focus groups
• Developing training materials and training interviewers
• Assisting with business development activities, supporting all aspects of proposal efforts including drafting subsections of proposals, compiling data, and drafting charts or exhibits
• Developing specifications, user manuals, and other documentations for data collection systems and reporting tools
• Managing survey data collection and quality control efforts
• May assist with the development of survey sampling approaches, documentation, and weighting; evaluating the quality of data after fieldwork; creating and executing research and analysis plans; and analyzing/synthesizing findings in the final data
• Preparing written descriptions of data collection methodologies and procedures, and drafting sections of reports and other client deliverables
• Engaging with diverse clients and stakeholders to build trust and rapport, gather input, and provide high-quality work, thoughtful recommendations, and responsive communication
• Designing and testing data collection instruments, and conducting pretests and cognitive interviews
• Assisting project leadership with managerial tasks including task planning and oversight, progress reporting, and cost tracking and budget estimates

Position Requirements

• Familiarity and experience with data col
• Master's or Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience in a social science or related field