[Remote] Research Associate, Healthcare Innovations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. American Institutes for Research is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution focused on behavioral and social science research. They are seeking a Research Associate to support Medicaid policy and program evaluation, contributing to studies that inform policy design and system transformation.ResponsibilitiesAssist project teams in compiling and synthesizing information (e.g., conducting literature reviews and policy scans)Prepare and assist with primary source data collection through interviews, focus groups, and surveys; organize materials; and contribute to content developmentParticipate in the collection and review of research and evaluation dataAnalyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of findingsPrepare documents, portions of reports, briefs, charts, and graphs that describe and interpret findings of analysesSupport proposal writing and business development activitiesSupport project management tasks, including developing project timelines, coordinating meetings, and tracking project progressSkillsBachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience, or a Master's degree in the social sciences or related fieldsDirect experience with Medicaid policy and/or data is requiredExperience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative data collectionAttention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data collection and report writingAbility to work independently and as part of a teamProficiency with the Microsoft Office SuiteEffective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environmentExcellent organizational and time management skillsExperience using or working on analyses with Python or R, highly desirableBenefitsAIR’s Total Rewards ProgramReward our staff competitivelyMotivate them to achieve our critical missionCompany 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/.