Economist (Healthcare Innovations)

TL;DR

Economist (Healthcare Innovations): Conducting policy-related research and evaluation studies for domestic health programs with an accent on econometrics, quantitative data analysis, and modeling payment innovation models. Focus on translating complex research findings into actionable insights for healthcare policymakers, payers, and providers.

Location: Must be based in the United States (remote or hybrid at specified office locations).

Salary: $106,500–$142,000 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to conducting behavioral and social science research and delivering data-driven technical assistance.

What you will do

• Develop conceptual frameworks to guide research and policy evaluation projects.
• Manage and analyze large-scale datasets using advanced quantitative techniques.
• Draft technical reports and peer-reviewed articles to present research findings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design experiments and quasi-experiments.
• Mentor research analysts and provide feedback on technical methodology.
• Assist in the development of new research proposals and manage client communications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or a related social science field required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Must be based in the United States.
• High proficiency in STATA; knowledge of R or Python is preferred.
• Experience with healthcare data analysis, including fixed effects, regression, or instrumental variables.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive competitive total rewards program.
• Collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Support for professional growth and mentorship.
• Flexible work arrangements with remote/hybrid options across the U.S.