Research Data Analyst

Job Description:

The Research Data Analyst at the School of Public Health’s Department of Health Services Policy & Practice joins a vibrant team supporting the activities of the Department and its research centers. The Research Data Analyst is involved in health services and economics research to better understand and develop policies that will lower spending growth, improve patient outcomes, and drive structural change in U.S. health care delivery. Core topic areas include payment reform, long term care, the evolving landscape of Medicare and Medicare Advantage, commercial price growth, health care market structures including the impacts of consolidation and private equity ownership, and state efforts to address affordability and value.

The analyst will perform quantitative analyses for various center research projects. The analyst will use technical skills to help researchers design studies, construct databases, manage data, perform statistical programming and analysis, and interpret and report results. Much of the work will involve  secondary data analysis of various administrative datasets including health care claims. The analyst will work collaboratively with faculty-led teams in a dynamic environment that encourages independent thinking, problem solving, and collegiality. 

This position is Hybrid Eligible. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification that are  satisfactory to Brown University. 

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 4/30/2027 which may be extended based upon available  funding.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 0-3 years of experience or equivalent  combination of education and experience.

Job Competencies

• Demonstrated proficiency in applying various types of regression analysis, including linear, logistic, and multivariate techniques. Experience with econometric models to interpret data within an economic context 

• Background in propensity score matching, and causal inference models to assess treatment effects and inform policy

• Experience in utilizing machine learning algorithms to analyze large datasets and generate predictive insights that support research questions

• Skilled in managing and analyzing longitudinal data to track health outcomes over time and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions

• Proficient in implementing bootstrapping procedures to estimate statistics on samples for robust predictive modeling

• Advanced knowledge of methods to address missing data, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of analyses in the presence of incomplete data sets

• Highly proficient in major statistical software package, e.g., Stata, R, SAS, Python, Tableau, Power BI

• Experience analyzing and managing large complex data sets, including health care claims (commercial  and/or CMS) or electronic health record data 

• Proficiency in descriptive analysis, modeling of data, and graphical presentations

• Knowledge of the U.S. health care system

• Ability to set goals and work independently to manage both short- and long-term responsibilities

• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-04-17

Job Posting Title:

Research Data Analyst

Department:

Center for Gerontology & Health Care Research

Grade:

Grade 9

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

 

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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