[Remote] Economist, Healthcare Innovations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization focused on behavioral and social science research. They are seeking a Health Economist to conduct policy-related research and evaluation studies on domestic healthcare programs, translating findings into actionable insights for various stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesDevelop conceptual frameworks that guide project workManage and analyze large-scale data files for researchApply appropriate quantitative techniques to collect and analyze dataOrganize and document analytic results and research proceduresPrepare technical reports and journal articles and present findings to clients, professional associations, and the publicAssist in developing and drafting new research proposalsMentor research analysts, share approaches to solving concrete problems, and provide feedback on the work of othersManage or lead projects or tasksServe as client contact for analytical or statistical expertiseContribute to a collaborative environment that values and respects a wide range of perspectives, abilities, backgrounds, and experiencesSkillsA Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or related social science field, with expertise in econometrics or applied statisticsHighly proficient in STATA, and open to learning new statistical tools as required by different projectsKnowledge or experience with the analysis of large-scale data, and the design of experiments and quasi-experimentsPrior quantitative research on healthcare topics using advanced methods such as fixed effects, regression discontinuity, or instrumental variablesEffective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environmentExcellent organizational and time management skillsDemonstrated ability to work well independently, and collaborate as a member of the team, while prioritizing multiple objectives and projects to consistently meet established timelinesExcellent writing skillsStrong quantitative skillsProficient in R and Python is preferred, but not requiredBenefitsAIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission.Company OverviewAn independent, not-for-profit corporation which performs basic and applied research It was founded in 1946, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.air.org/.