Principal Research Associate - Healthcare Data Analytics - Hybrid
About the role
Westat is a leader in research, data collection and analysis, technical assistance, evaluation, and communications. Our evidence-based findings help clients in government and the private sector accelerate advancements in health, education, transportation, and social and economic policy. We value regular in-person collaboration; hybrid candidates will work a minimum of 2 days per week at our Bethesda, Maryland office or at one of our other Westat office locations.
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.
Requirements
- 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 or Databricks environments.
- Experience working on CMS contracts.
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.
Benefits
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 (20 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
Pay
The anticipated salary range for this role is $115,000 - $144,000 and may include bonus eligibility.
Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post-offer background screening, if required for the position. This is a U.S.-based position; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Westat does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role.