Medicaid Researcher (Healthcare Innovations)

TL;DR

Medicaid Researcher (Healthcare Innovations): Conducting applied quantitative research and program evaluation to inform Medicaid policy design and system transformation with an accent on the analysis of large-scale administrative health data. Focus on interpreting complex analytic findings to support federal and state stakeholders in improving health equity and care delivery outcomes.

Location: Must be based in the United States. Role offers the flexibility to work remotely or from one of the company's office locations in Arlington, VA; Chapel Hill, NC; Chicago, IL; Sacramento, CA; or Austin, TX.

Salary: $96,100 – $128,100 USD annually.

Company

A nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to conducting behavioral and social science research to address pressing challenges in the United States and globally.

What you will do

• Design and execute Medicaid-focused research, including policy analyses and program evaluations.
• Apply quantitative methods to analyze Medicaid administrative data such as claims, encounters, and eligibility files.
• Translate complex analytic findings into actionable insights for federal and state Medicaid stakeholders.
• Support proposal development by contributing to analytic approaches and technical sections.
• Manage project tasks and coordinate effectively with internal multidisciplinary teams and external clients.
• Mentor junior staff by modeling best practices in quantitative and policy research.

Requirements

• PhD in Economics, Public Policy, Health Services Research, Statistics, or related field OR a Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant quantitative research experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Demonstrated experience in applied quantitative research related to Medicaid or public insurance programs.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as SAS, SQL, Stata, R, or Python.
• Experience interpreting results for reports, briefs, or presentations.
• Strong understanding of Medicaid data structures and program rules.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with CMS data sources and Medicare programs.
• Knowledge of waiver demonstrations such as 1115 waivers.
• Experience with value-based payment models.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package designed to reward staff and motivate mission-driven work.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment involving economists, data scientists, and clinicians.
• Flexible work arrangements with options for remote work or office-based collaboration.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and evidence-based solutions.
• Opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and technical assistance projects.