Research Analyst
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02298, USA
Listing for:
CENTER FOR HEALTH INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home
position
Listed on 2025-11-10
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Data Scientist, Public Health
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Research/Development
Data Scientist, Public Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 61551 - 118145 USD Yearly
USD
61551.00
118145.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
At the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA), we serve as stewards of Massachusetts health data, employing multifaceted datasets and cutting‑edge analytics to ensure transparency in our health care system. By joining CHIA, you’ll dive into health care data, revealing invaluable trends and insights, and play a pivotal role in evidence‑based decision‑making.
Our work directly impacts the health care system, supporting the development of data‑driven policies that aim to improve the quality and equity of care, while keeping costs affordable for Massachusetts families. We foster a flexible, collaborative environment, offering a hybrid model that balances in‑person and remote work. Our hybrid approach allows you to work alongside your colleagues in our vibrant Boston office at 501 Boylston Street for at least two designated days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely on others.
Join us at CHIA and be a driving force in health policy impact! We are seeking a Research Analyst to contribute to our growing research projects within the dynamic Strategy and Research team.
The Research Analyst will work closely with the research team and other colleagues at CHIA, vendors, and stakeholders such as sister agencies, providers, payers, etc. The Research Analyst will help lead and support analytic work and product development in addressing ongoing and emerging health care information and data gaps, particularly in areas such as health care workforce, health care utilization, and emerging issues.
As a Research Analyst, you will have the opportunity to:
Drive Data‑Backed Insights: Seize the opportunity to work with an extensive range of data on health care utilization, access, and equity related issues. You will be at the forefront of producing and reviewing clear and comprehensive written analyses, graphics, tables and presentations using CHIA’s rich data sources to unearth crucial insights that will inform and shape health care policies and initiatives.Shape Data Management and Analysis: Take an active role in shaping data projects by implementing data management tasks for large datasets such as the All Payer Claims Database (APCD), hospital discharge data (Case Mix), and other data assets to facilitate and deliver insightful analyses that drive real change in Massachusetts health care, all while expanding your skills in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment.Champion Data Integrity: Participate in quality assurance (QA) and documentation processes to ensure that reported data is reliable and accurate. Work both independently and collaboratively with team members in developing analytical plans and documentation appropriate for each project.Become a Technical and Subject Matter Expert: Provide technical support to the research team in programming and data analytics using APCD, Case Mix, and other data assets. Use your critical thinking skills to conduct literature searches and synthesize findings on topics of interest.Here are the important qualifications we are looking for:
Data Programming and Visualization Expertise: At least 1 year of experience and knowledge of data management and analysis using SAS, R, STATA, and/or any other major statistical packages. Knowledge of/experience with Power
BI, Tableau for data visualization preferred.Research Background: Knowledge of and experience with research methods and processes.Health Care Knowledge: Experience working with hospital discharge data and prior experience working with health care claims data strongly preferred.Effective Communication: Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex technical issues clearly and persuasively.Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public policy, public health, or quantitative field required; advanced degree in health services research, statistics, epidemiology, or related field strongly preferred.Minimum Entrance Requirements
Analyst I: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full‑time, or equivalent part‑time professional experience in business administration, health care planning or administration, public health policy or…
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