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Policy Research Specialist

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Benefits include: * 100% covered health, vision and dental insurance * Flexible Spending Account ... * Assist with tracking metrics for impact and evaluation. Required Skills and Experience

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Participate in and contribute to relevant meetings to assist areas outside of State Grant and Special Programs with their research and policy needs. Forecast staffing needs for the State Grant and ...

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Marietta, GA · Remote

$195K - $235K/yr

We are excited to add a Director, Health Policy to our Health Policy team! The position will pay ... Provide ongoing payer research to identify changes or updates in coverage of company products.

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for health policy research assistant in the United States is $19.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Health Policy Research Assistant supports research on healthcare policies by collecting data, conducting literature reviews, and analyzing policy impacts. They assist in writing reports, preparing presentations, and organizing information for policy recommendations. This role often involves working with government agencies, non-profits, or academic institutions to inform decision-making. Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

What types of projects and responsibilities can I expect as a health policy research assistant?

As a Health Policy Research Assistant, you will typically engage in tasks such as gathering and analyzing healthcare data, conducting literature reviews, assisting with the preparation of research reports and policy briefs, and supporting project coordination. You may also be responsible for summarizing research findings, developing presentations, and collaborating with research teams, stakeholders, or policymakers. The work is both independent and team-oriented, often requiring managing multiple priorities and deadlines. This role provides valuable exposure to key issues in healthcare policy and is an excellent starting point for advancing into more senior research or policy analyst positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health policy research assistant?

A Health Policy Research Assistant typically requires a strong background in public health, policy analysis, or related fields, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with data analysis software like STATA, SPSS, or Excel, as well as experience with literature review databases such as PubMed, is beneficial. Critical thinking, strong written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail help candidates excel in preparing reports and collaborating with teams. These abilities ensure accurate, insightful policy research and effective support for evidence-based decision-making in healthcare environments.

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Infographic showing various Health Policy Research Assistant job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,200 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Research Assistant (Health Policy and Management)

Baltimore, MD • On-site

Johns Hopkins University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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$19.25 - $26.25/hr

Full-time

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Job description

The Research Assistant oversees data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team.
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to support conference coordination, research activities, data analysis, and dissemination efforts for an interdisciplinary public health research initiative. The position will involve assisting with the planning and management of academic and conference, including logistics coordination, communications, scheduling, registration management, and stakeholder engagement.
This position provides an opportunity to work closely with researchers, public health leaders, community organizations, and healthcare stakeholders on projects focused on health equity, hospital accountability, and medical debt prevention.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
  • Run routine and ad hoc reports.
  • Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.
  • Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables.
  • Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry.
  • May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.
  • May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts.
  • May design and format papers/publications.
  • May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.
  • Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above, the successful candidate will also contribute to quantitative and qualitative research projects and support research activities by -
  • Conducting data management and statistical analyses using R and RStudio.
  • Assisting with data cleaning and visualization.
  • Supporting report writing and manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed publications.
  • Developing presentation materials and developing and maintaining conference-related webpages and digital dissemination materials, including website updates, online content management, and coordination of social media and outreach activities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with R and RStudio for statistical analysis
  • Strong writing and editing skills for academic manuscripts and reports
  • Familiarity with website development platforms
  • Experience coordinating meetings, conferences, or community engagement activities
  • Interest in public health, health policy, healthcare systems, or community-based research
  • Strong organizational and communication skills

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
  • Analytical Skills - Awareness
  • Attention to Detail - Awareness
  • Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
  • Formatting and Layout Proficiency - Awareness
  • Information Gathering - Awareness
  • Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
  • Organizational Skills - Awareness

*The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Research Assistant
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant (Health Policy and Management)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Hours Vary: 20 hours per week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: Health Policy and Management
Personnel area: School of Public Health

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Gilman believed that teaching and research go hand in hand—that success in one depends on success in the other—and that a modern university must do both well. He also believed that sharing our knowledge and discoveries would help make the world a better place. In 145 years, we haven’t strayed from that vision. This is still a destination for excellent, ambitious scholars and a world leader in teaching and research. Distinguished professors mentor students in the arts and music, humanities, social and natural sciences, engineering, international studies, education, business, and the health professions. Those same faculty members, along with their colleagues at the university’s Applied Physics Laboratory, have made us the nation’s leader in federal research and development funding every year since 1979. That’s a fitting distinction for America’s first research university, a place that has revolutionized higher education in the U.S. and continues to bring knowledge and discoveries to the world.

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