Research Analyst

The mission of the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) is to monitor the Massachusetts health care system and to provide reliable information and meaningful analysis for those seeking to improve health care quality, affordability, access, and outcomes. CHIA also acts as a principal repository for health care data collected by the state and is responsible for the Massachusetts All Payer Claims Database (APCD) and Acute Hospital Case Mix Database.

The Research Analyst role presents a great career opportunity to join CHIA's Research Team, a vibrant team that is dedicated to monitoring the Massachusetts health care market and supporting health policy through independent research and analysis. Reporting to the Research Manager, the Research Analyst will provide analytical and programming support for projects undertaken by the Research Team on access, affordability, utilization, and health care equity. The work of the analyst will draw upon CHIA's data assets such as the household and employer surveys, Case Mix and All-Payer Claims Databases.

CHIA has a hybrid work environment. This position is eligible to work remotely up to three designated days per week. In-person work will occur at the Center's Boylston Street office in Boston.

Detailed Duties:

• Work independently as well as collaboratively with team members in carrying out analyses as outlined in analytical plans
• Implement data management tasks (e.g. merging, recoding, rearranging) to facilitate data analysis
• Participate in quality assurance processes to ensure that reported data is reliable and accurate
• Prepare reports and presentations on the results of such analyses
• Communicate results at team meetings and agency-wide meetings
• Conduct literature search on topics of interest to the Agency's research agenda and summarize findings in formats appropriate for internal review and distribution
• Assist with project management tasks as assigned
• Provide contracting and procurement support
• Provide analytic and statistical support and collaborate with other teams as directed
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, public policy, public health, or quantitative field required; Advanced degree in health services research, statistics, epidemiology, survey research or related field preferred
• Experience in health services research or public health working in research and analysis, reporting, and data management
• Experience with health care data, including clinical, administrative, and survey data
• One or two years of experience with data management and analysis using SAS and/or other major statistical packages or languages (e.g. R, Stata, Python, SQL)
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in teams
• Understanding of the Massachusetts and federal health care environment

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicant must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time professional experience in business administration, finance, accounting, health care planning or administration, public health policy or administration, human services policy analyses or administration, economics, or a similar field; or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in health care administration, hospital administration, public health or health services administration, finance, accounting, business administration, business management, public policy, public administration, economics, or similar degree may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.*

II. A graduate degree with a major in health care administration, hospital administration, public health or health services administration, finance, accounting, business administration, business management, public policy, public administration, economics, or a similar degree may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Total Compensation:

As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are offered a great career opportunity influencing a wide-spectrum of services to the diverse populations we serve - but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including:

• 75% state paid medical insurance premium
• Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefit for employee and spouse at state colleges and universities
• Extended Illness program participation
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

To apply visit: http://www.chiamass.gov/join-our-team/

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The full time salary range for this position is $61,047.22 - $87,395.10 annually.

1/6/2022

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.