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Research Associate, Health (Quantitative) Job Location US-Remote | US-DC | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-IL-Chicago | US-MD-Columbia | US-MD-Rockville | US-CA-Sacramento | US-WA-Seattle | US-MA Job ID 13141 Job Location United States Category Research Overview Join AIR as a Research Associate with our Health team. Our Health team works collaboratively to unravel the intertwined challenges of health care quality, costs, and access. Our team of experts - nurses, physicians, psychologists, economists, sociologists, data scientists, and public health experts - advance evidence and save lives by leading rigorous research and evaluation; results-driven technical assistance and training; and leading-edge data science and technology tools. Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us deliver on our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world. Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories. About AIR: Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world. AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here. Responsibilities The responsibilities for the position include: Apply quantitative methods and techniques to manage and analyze research data. Construct, clean, validate, analyze, and document large datasets for both internal and project-related use. Provide operational and programmatic support, including design, measurement, and assessment support. Manage administrative aspects of projects. Support the preparation of technical procedures and reports. Write, compile, and edit assigned portions of proposals and project reports. Review work products to ensure quality and consistency of content. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, and Experience: Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Public Health, or related social science field required OR Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience. Proposal or report preparation experience. Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods. Experience and knowledge of data analysis and data management techniques using R, SAS, SQL, STATA, Access, Excel, and/or other databases. Knowledge of Python is preferred, but not required. Experience working with large datasets (e.g., healthcare claims) in SAS, or STATA is preferred, but not required. Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, hospital/primary care payments, or quality measures is preferred, but not required. Knowledge of Health Care Alternative Payment Models is preferred, but not required. Skills: Strong organizational skills. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing. Excellent interpersonal skills ability to work effectively with individuals at all lev