Principal Research Associate – Healthcare Researcher - Hybrid

Job Responsibilities

Lead application of quantitative research methods for a variety of large, complex projects for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other federal or commercial clients.

Independently conduct programming and analysis activities using SQL, Python, and/or R, and using platforms such as Databricks to ingest, link, clean, create, and manipulate complex datasets including Medicare/Medicaid claims, commercial claims, and other administrative data.

Conduct quantitative analysis, interpret results, and prepare internal and client reports including technical writing about healthcare data.

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.

Manage project timelines, budgets, and reporting documentation.

Participate in business development activities, including developing technical approaches for new opportunities using healthcare data.

Basic Qualifications

• A master's degree in economics, epidemiology, public health, data science or a relevant discipline and 8+ years of experience;
• OR a PhD in economics, epidemiology, public health, data science or a relevant discipline and 5+ years of experience.
• Experience conducting health services research independently and on multidisciplinary teams.
• Quantitative analytic expertise using SQL, and/or Python, and/or R.
• Experience working with Medicare claims and other Medicare administrative data related to beneficiaries, providers, and provider enrollment.
• Experience with healthcare research project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on contracts to support evaluation for CMS projects.
• Experience with real world evidence and/or clinical trials data analysis and writing.
• Experience with technical writing about healthcare and/or pharmaceutical research data.
• 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 (20 days per year) Sick Leave (9 days per year) Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays) 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 Range

The anticipated salary range for this role is $115,000 - $144k and will be commensurate with experience.