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AcademyHealth offers a collegial environment, challenging work that makes an impact, excellent benefits including comprehensive medical and dental, professional development funds, tuition assistance, 403(b) contribution and match, paid leave, and a competitive salary. Because we offer remote and hybrid work arrangements, candidates do not need to be physically located in the Washington, DC area.Us: The professional home and leading national organization for health services researchers (HSR), policymakers, and health care practitioners and stakeholders. AcademyHealth &ndash; together with its members and partners &ndash; increases the understanding of methods and data used in the field, enhances the professional skills of a vibrant and diverse community of researchers and research users, supports the implementation of evidence to improve policy and practice, and advocates for the use of evidence to improve health and health care for all. Our core priorities include supporting the people (through trainings and resources), strengthening the systems (through capacity building and advocacy), and ensuring evidence gets used (through policy and practice implementation). We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all and transforming our field to achieve higher impact, more equitable research.You: An early-to-mid-career professional who is collaborative, self-motivated, innovative, highly organized, flexible, a strong writer, experience in and/or passion for health systems improvement, and capable of managing external stakeholder relationships and day-to-day project activitiesWe believe that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. As such, you do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position &ndash; applications are welcomed from a broad range of applicants.How you&rsquo;ll contribute:The Senior Research Associate will provide substantive content, analytic, and administrative project management support for AcademyHealth&rsquo;s Accelerating Innovation Adoption Center and other program portfolios that advance the use of evidence-based research and promote health equity in health policy and practice. Specifically, this role will provide day-to-day management of select project-related activities, including research and engagement activities, toolkit and practical resource design, meetings, tasks and communications essential for the project&rsquo;s progress.<ul><li>Conduct and summarize research related to health ecosystem transformation, quality improvement initiatives, Medicaid programs, social determinants of health, health equity, community health, and other topics.</li><li>Contribute to qualitative and mixed methods research, analysis and synthesis, implementation, and dissemination activities and products, such as environmental scans, literature reviews, semi-structured interviews, surveys, and practical toolkit development.</li><li>Provide research, technical assistance, and logistics support to stakeholder communities and learning networks.</li><li>Lead project management efforts including tracking and managing work plan activities, timelines, and deliverables.</li><li>Oversee coordination of logistical and administrative support project tasks related to scheduling project stakeholder meetings, maintaining organized files and records, including oversight of shared file platform, and preparing and disseminating materials.</li><li>Cultivate and maintain relationships with diverse and representative partners and stakeholders.</li><li>Develop, organize, format and ensure quality control of program deliverables.</li><li>Support business development by assisting with proposal writing and cultivating relationships with potential funders and subcontractors.</li><li>Plan and support meetings, webinars, and briefings (agenda development, presenter coordination, and materials preparation).</li><li>Create and format tables, charts, presentations, and other visual materials.</li><li>Maintain and update program and project websites, online tools, and databases; draft newsletters, blogs, and other web content. Contribute to strategic growth and visibility of the Accelerating Innovation Adoption Center, through collaboration with peer organizations and key stakeholders.</li></ul>Experience and Qualifications:<ul><li>3-5 years of substantive professional experience in implementation science, health policy, and/or health services research.</li><li>Masters degree in health policy, public policy, public health or related field from accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.</li><li>Experience with quality improvement in health systems, learning health systems, or similar; familiarity with collective impact and/or Medicaid policy and delivery system reform is a plus.</li><li>Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including literature reviews, interview or focus group guide development, data collection, and producing key summaries and syntheses.</li><li>Demonstrated project management experience, with the ability to efficiently plan, organize, and manage complex, multiple projects independently and under tight deadlines.</li><li>Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to inclusive working and/or learning environments.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills.</li><li>Strong analytic, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Highly organized and detailed oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and strong working knowledge of virtual collaboration and survey tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams, SurveyMonkey, Slido, Miro).</li><li>Flexible, collaborative, and willing to pitch in as needed to deliver high-quality work.</li><li>A sense of humor is a must.</li></ul>What you should know:<ul><li>We are a hybrid work environment with options for remote and in-office work.</li><li>Applicants outside of the metropolitan DC area are encouraged to apply.</li><li>Hiring process is conducted virtually, with interviews via phone or video; selected candidates will receive required instructions for interviews.</li><li>A limited amount of travel to meetings is expected.</li></ul>The salary range is $75,000- $80,000 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications.Applications:Qualified applicants should submit a resume and analytic writing sample to Human Resources via email: jobs@academyhealth.org. For more information, please go to www.academyhealth.org.Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Senior Research Associate

AcademyHealth offers a collegial environment, challenging work that makes an impact, excellent benefits including comprehensive medical and dental, professional development funds, tuition assistance, 403(b) contribution and match, paid leave, and a competitive salary. Because we offer remote and hybrid work arrangements, candidates do not need to be physically located in the Washington, DC area.Us: The professional home and leading national organization for health services researchers, policymakers, and health care practitioners and stakeholders. AcademyHealth &ndash; together with its members and partners &ndash; increases the understanding of methods and data used in the field, enhances the professional skills of a vibrant and diverse community of researchers and research users, supports the implementation of evidence to improve policy and practice, and advocates for the use of evidence to improve health and health care for all. Our core priorities include supporting the people (through trainings and resources), strengthening the systems (through capacity building and advocacy), and ensuring evidence gets used (through policy and practice implementation). We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all and transforming our field to achieve higher impact, more equitable research.You: An early career professional who is kind, self-motivated, curious, highly organized, flexible, a strong writer, and eager to take on new challenges.We believe that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. As such, you do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position &ndash; applications are welcomed from a broad range of applicants.How you&rsquo;ll contribute:The Research Assistant will help to support programmatic efforts for AcademyHealth&rsquo;s programs that advance the use of evidence-based research and promote health equity in health policy and practice. Specifically, this role will conduct literature reviews and environmental scans, summarize findings in a variety of products (e.g., memos), coordinate meetings and communications, and support engagement with stakeholder communities and networks.<ul><li>Conduct and summarize online research related to health ecosystem transformation, health policy, social determinants of health, health equity, community health, and other topics.</li><li>Contribute to research, analysis and synthesis, implementation, and dissemination activities and products, such as environmental scans, literature reviews, semi-structured interviews, and data visualizations.</li><li>Assist and provide technical support to engage with online stakeholder communities and learning networks.</li><li>Provide logistical and administrative support for collaborative working groups, workshops, conferences, including scheduling meetings and conference calls, helping invited speakers and experts with travel and logistics, preparation and dissemination of materials, note taking at meetings, creating, updating, and maintaining organized files and records, and other related tasks.</li><li>Conduct other administrative and research activities in support of AcademyHealth projects.</li><li>Cultivate and maintain relationships with diverse and representative partners and stakeholders.</li><li>Maintain and update project websites, online tools, and databases.</li><li>Draft articles for online newsletters, blogs, and other Web content.</li><li>Create and format tables, charts, presentations, and other graphics.</li><li>Conduct agenda development, presenter coordination, and materials preparation for small and large meetings and briefings.</li></ul>Desired Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from accredited college or university required.</li><li>1 - 2 years of relevant work experience preferably in a health care policy or research setting, with a professional interest in health policy, collective impact, public health, health equity, social determinants, or other health care and community health issues.</li><li>Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to inclusive working and/or learning environments.</li><li>Strong written and oral communications skills.</li><li>Demonstrated project management experience, including demonstrated ability to efficiently plan, organize, and manage complex, multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision or direction.</li><li>Strong organizational skills; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain a system of tracking, monitoring, and prioritizing tasks and projects.</li><li>Experience with balancing and supporting the administrative needs of multiple individuals.</li><li>Strong analytic and critical thinking skills.</li><li>A can-do attitude and willingness to pitch in as needed do what it takes to provide high quality products and services.</li><li>Mature, detail-oriented individual able to work both independently and in teams.</li><li>Demonstrated experience using the Word suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</li></ul>What you should know:<ul><li>AcademyHealth is a hybrid work environment, with options for remote and office work.</li><li>Applicants outside the metropolitan DC area are encouraged to apply.</li><li>We will be conducting our hiring process virtually and conducting interviews via phone or video. We will provide candidates selected for interviews with all the required instructions.</li></ul>The salary range is $52,000- $54,000 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications.Applications:Qualified applicants should submit a resume and analytic writing sample to Human Resources via email: jobs@academyhealth.org. For more information, please go to www.academyhealth.org.Pay: $52,000.00 - $54,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Prescription drug insurance</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li><li>Work from home</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Research Assistant, Health Care Policy/Research

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Senior Research Associate

Research Assistant, Health Care Policy/Research