Research Associate

KFF is the leading health policy organization in the U.S., dedicated to providing trusted information on national health issues. They are seeking a Research Associate to conduct research on Medicaid financing and service delivery, focusing on policy changes and analyzing large data sets related to Medicaid and Medicare.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative data analyses about Medicaid payments and financing to understand the implications of forthcoming changes to federal rules governing the state share of Medicaid financing
• Conduct research and analysis related to Medicaid home care programs, financing and managed care
• Where appropriate, produce data output by state and validate those data against other public sources
• Conceptualize and prepare creative data displays including figures, tables, interactives, and other data visualizations
• Assist in writing briefs to communicate findings from the quantitative analysis and research
• Keep abreast of existing and new data sets, as well as current health policy issues

Skills

• Minimum of one to two years working with large datasets, surveys, or administrative data
• Experience programming in Python (preferred), R, SAS, or SQL
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medicaid policy with a preference for additional knowledge of Medicare policy
• Proven ability to apply research methods and statistical and economic concepts to answer policy questions, as demonstrated by academic training or work experience
• Ability to communicate complex quantitative information to non-technical audiences, including through the creation of figures and other graphics
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Ability to work concurrently on multiple projects and balance multiple priorities
• Authorization to work in the U.S

Benefits

• An outstanding benefits package equivalent in value to approximately fifty percent of base salary including a generous and immediately vested defined contribution plan and zero-premium health coverage
• KFF is currently working a hybrid schedule and requires all staff to work in the office a minimum of two days a week

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