Research Analyst

$70,000 - $75,000/Yr

The Health Management Academy - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Research Analyst at The Health Management Academy (THMA) plays a crucial role in supporting research projects and content development aimed at assisting health system and industry member executives. This position involves conducting both quantitative and qualitative analyses, developing deliverables such as reports and presentations, and collaborating closely with the Member Insights team to drive research initiatives that address key challenges in the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in developing research agendas and project scope.
• Document findings from primary and secondary research.
• Present analysis of findings from qualitative data collected from interviews, site visits, literature reviews, etc.
• Conduct interviews with executives from health systems and industry organizations.
• Produce compelling graphical and written analyses of findings for interim and final deliverables.
• Create qualitative surveys using online survey tools for data collection.
• Enter, check, and harmonize data for research studies.
• Collect, input, and analyze health services & health policy data.
• Generate graphs and figures for analytic reports and research briefs.
• Synthesize insights from research findings.
• Provide input to senior leadership on opportunities for improving value delivery to member organizations.

Requirements

• Strong writing skills and experience writing reports.
• Strong analytic skills, including the ability to think critically, creatively, and problem solve.
• General interest in healthcare.
• Experience conducting qualitative primary and secondary research.
• Ability to complete tasks on tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in a research setting, or graduate degree in healthcare administration, health policy, business, or related field.

Nice-to-haves

• Interpersonal skills and attributes such as the ability to work independently and as a team member, collaborative, customer-focused, process-oriented, attention to detail, self-directed, and resourceful.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching