Career Opportunities

The Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI) - Research and Administrative Assistant

The Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI), in Washington, DC, is seeking a Research and Administrative Assistant to support the Institute’s private sector health insurance claims-based research efforts. HCCI is an independent, nonprofit entity committed to creating the nation’s most comprehensive source of information on health care costs and utilization, and promoting research on the drivers of escalating health care costs and utilization in the U.S. As the first effort of its kind to create and maintain a regularly updated repository of commercial health care cost information, HCCI’s mission is to promote independent research and analysis on the causes of rising US health spending; to provide policy makers, consumers, and researchers with better, more transparent information on what is driving health care costs; and to help ensure that, over time, the nation is able to get greater value from its health spending.

Coordinate the Activities of the Institute’s Two Standing Committee Meetings - 25%
Support the Institute’s two standing committees (Scientific Review Committee and Data Integrity Committee) and Board of Directors by coordinating: agendas; meeting materials; minutes; logistics; documents and correspondence; hotel, travel and expenses; and outreach and communications.

Project Support - 50%

As a research assistant/associate, support the Executive Director and Director of Research’s efforts to fulfill the Institute’s research goals, perform research and data analysis as directed, contribute to the Institute’s scorecards and reports.

Office Administration - 25%

Perform routine office duties and tasks as assigned and maintain Institute’s website and listserv.

The position reports to the Executive Director and requires a broad range of skills and experience including, but not limited to:
- Bachelor's degree (master’s degree preferred but not required)
- Economics major or substantial training in mathematics, computer programming, or statistics
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and graphics software
- Ability to maintain Website and listserv
- Must be well organized with excellent attention to detail and be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Interest in health policy issues

For more information on the Institute, please visit www.healthcostinstitute.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

HCCI provides competitive salary and benefits including a 403B retirement scheme with employer contribution, health insurance, and other benefits. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter highlighting your qualifications, and salary requirements to healthcarecostinstitute@gmail.com.

Optimal Solutions Group, LLC - Research Analyst I

 Optimal has multiple openings at the Research Analyst I position. Research Analysts assist senior researchers in a variety of research and analysis tasks including: collection and preparation of data from surveys and administrative information systems, performing basic analysis and coding of survey instruments, conducting literature searches, contributing to written reports and proposals, and providing general administrative project support. Must be able to work independently but also function effectively as a member of the project team.

Requirements and Qualifications: Solid communication and presentation skills;
Quantitative and/or qualitative research experience;
Computer programming experience, especially in SAS or STATA, is a plus;
General computer proficiency is required
Education: B.A./B.S. in Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Statistics, or related discipline.

PLEASE NOTE: Qualified candidates will be contacted directly---NO CALLS PLEASE.

IMPORTANT: When prompted for your resume include your COVER LETTER as part of the document either in the text box or in the document you upload.

Submit your resume and cover letter to OptimalJobs@optimalsolutionsgroup.com.

URL to job announcement: http://optimalsolutionsgroup.com/contact/research-analyst-i-0

Federal Reserve - Research Assistants in the Economic Research Divisions

 The economic research divisions regularly hire research assistants who have undergraduate degrees, primarily in economics, but also in related fields such as statistics, mathematics, finance, or computer science. We seek applicants who have training in econometrics, mathematical statistics, or both, as well as good computer skills--for example, a facility with statistical packages such as SAS or a programming language such as C. In addition, most positions require training in economics through the intermediate theory level. Extensive coursework in mathematics is also useful, as is study in such areas as money and banking, finance, and international trade theory.

URL to job posting: http://www.federalreserve.gov/careers/ra_research.htm