Principal Research Associate - Healthcare Analytics

Job Responsibilities

• Serve in various technical roles using data transformation, extract-transform-load (ETL), and quantitative research methods for a variety of large, complex projects for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other federal clients.
• Independently conduct programming and analysis activities using SQL, Python, R, and Databricks to ingest, link, clean, create, and manipulate complex datasets including Medicare/Medicaid claims and administrative data.
• Conduct quantitative analysis, interpret results, and prepare internal and client reports.
• Conduct quality assurance of other technical staff members’ technical specifications, documentation, analytic code, and output.
• Communicate quantitative results verbally and in writing for a variety of internal and external audiences.
• Participate in business development activities, as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• A master's degree in a relevant discipline and 8+ years of related experience, or a bachelor's degree and 15+ years of related experience.
• Experience conducting health services research independently and on multidisciplinary teams.
• Quantitative analytic expertise using SQL, SAS, R, Python, and/or Databricks.
• Experience working with Medicare claims and other Medicare administrative data related to beneficiaries, providers, and provider enrollment such as Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS).
• Experience working in the CMS IDR-C and Databricks environments.
• Experience working on contracts for CMMI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on contracts to support CMMI implementation and monitoring of alternative payment models.
• Task leadership experience.
• Ability to summarize or synthesize information for different audiences and purposes.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to coordinate completion of projects and tasks.

Requirements

• Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance.
• Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in: Employee Stock Ownership Plan 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Parental Leave Vacation Leave (15 days per year) Sick Leave (9 days per year) Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays per year) Professional Development Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program Travel Accident Insurance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Life and AD&D Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account
• Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post-offer background screening, if required for the specific position, which may include, for example, identity verification, employment history, motor vehicle driving record history, and criminal or sexual offender records history.
• Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.
• Pay Range The anticipated salary range for this role is $120,000 - $142k and will be commensurate with experience.
• Bonus Eligibility yes