Arlington, Virginia
Senior Health Researcher Job Opening in Arlington, Virginia - Insight Policy Research, a dynamic, small research and evaluation organization, is seeking applicants for the position of senior health researcher who have expertise in qualitative or quantitative research methods and program evaluation. We are a well-established firm, having provided nationally recognized research and evaluation services to federal, state, and private sector clients for more than 16 years. Our focus is on issues affecting at-risk and vulnerable populations.
Headquartered in Arlington, VA, we conduct research in the areas of health, education, nutrition, technical assistance, and family support services. We offer outstanding potential for growth as well as competitive salaries and benefits, including telecommuting, in a collegial, family-friendly environment. For more information on the type of work we conduct and our corporate culture, please visit our website: .
Position Summary
The essential functions of this position include working with other team members in the planning and conduct of mixed-methods research studies and program evaluations, leading intermediate-sized projects, conducting semi-structured interviews and coding qualitative data, conducting literature reviews and other background research, analyzing quantitative and/or qualitative data, and contributing to reports and proposals. Our staff are currently conducting projects in public health, quality of care, maternal and child health, patient-centered outcomes research, Medicare, Medicaid, disabilities, and long-term care.
Responsibilities
Leading mixed-methods projects requiring quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, including developing study designs, determining analysis methodology, and outlining format and content of client deliverables.
Conducting research that applies rigorous and impartial data collection, analysis, and reporting using quantitative and/or qualitative techniques.
Interpreting and summarizing quantitative and qualitative findings in reports and presentations to address clients? research needs.
Developing proposals for new research projects
Interacting with various stakeholders in the form of focus groups, interviews, and surveys.
Working closely with a research team to ensure that project activities are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
Education
Ph.D. or equivalent in public health, epidemiology, public policy, economics, health services research, social sciences, or other relevant discipline with 5 or more years of related work experience in federal contracting and health care research/policy.
Qualifications
5-8 years of healthcare research/policy or private sector consulting experience
Possess working other public health programs of the agencies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to manage competing deadlines, while keeping projects on schedule and within budget
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (writing sample required)
Experience preparing final deliverables and writing comprehensive research reports
EEO: All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Doctorate
Required experience:
Healthcare Research: 6 years
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