Research Associate III

Job Summary

Seeking a skilled behavioral and mental health specialist, the remote Research Associate III will conduct complex statistical and data analytic studies related to rural health transformation initiatives, manage evaluation projects, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Designs and oversees quantitative and mixed methods studies to evaluate health initiatives and programs, focusing on rural health
• Leads data collection and statistical analysis, ensuring data quality and implementing advanced data wrangling processes
• Prepares client-ready reports and presentations, effectively communicating findings through data visualizations

Required qualifications

• Master's Degree in public health, epidemiology, economics, sociology, or related social science fields
• 8 years of experience, with at least 5 years directly related to statistical analysis and evaluation in health initiatives
• Proficiency in statistical software such as SAS, R, Python, or SQL
• Experience analyzing Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) data is preferred
• Ability to attain a Public Trust Clearance