• Job Description

  Req#: 12738

  Overview

  Join AIR as a Research Assistant with our Health team. Our Health team works collaboratively to unravel the intertwined challenges of health care quality, costs, and access. Our team of experts – nurses, physicians, psychologists, economists, sociologists, data scientists, and public health experts – advance evidence and save lives by leading rigorous research and evaluation; results-driven technical assistance and training; and leading-edge data science and technology tools.

  Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us deliver on our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world.

  Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations.

  About AIR:

  Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

  AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here.

  Responsibilities

  The responsibilities for the position include:

  • Managing administrative aspects of projects, to include scheduling client and internal meetings and note taking during client meetings.
  • Supporting the preparation of standardized operating procedures, work plans and reports.
  • Conducting literature reviews of technical and professional publications.
  • Participating in the design of research studies and prepare findings presentations.
  • Supporting business development proposals to include tracking and resume collection.
  • Reviewing work products to ensure quality and consistency of content.

  Qualifications

  Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree
  • Knowledge of health care policy topics, such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), health insurance Exchanges, Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), payment reform, and/or health care quality initiatives
  • Proposal and report preparation experience
  • Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods

  Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently and in a team environment

  Disclosures:

  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

  AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

  AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated salary of $25.50/hour. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.

  AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.

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• About the company

  The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is one of the largest behavioral and social science research organizations in the world. Our overriding goal is to use the best science available to bring the most effective ideas and approaches to enhancing e...

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