Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan organization focused on behavioral and social science research. They are seeking a Senior Health Economist to lead policy-related research and evaluation studies on domestic health care programs, utilizing advanced econometric techniques and mentoring junior staff.
Responsibilities
• Lead the design and implementation of conceptual frameworks for complex research projects
• Direct the management and analysis of large-scale datasets using advanced econometric techniques
• Apply rigorous quantitative methods to evaluate programs, policies, and interventions
• Oversee the documentation of analytic procedures and ensure reproducibility and transparency
• Author technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and policy briefs; present findings to clients, stakeholders, and academic audiences
• Lead proposal development, including conceptual design, methodology, and budgeting
• Mentor and supervise junior economists and research analysts, fostering professional growth and technical excellence
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with client expectations
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing strategic and analytical expertise
• Contribute to AIR’s strategic initiatives and thought leadership in economics and public policy
• Contribute to a collaborative environment that values and respects a wide range of perspectives, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences
Skills
• Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, or a related social science field, with demonstrated expertise in econometrics or applied statistics
• Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting quantitative research in policy-relevant domains
• Proven track record of designing and executing experimental and quasi-experimental studies
• Prior research experience on health care delivery and payment models using advanced methods (e.g., fixed effects, regression discontinuity, instrumental variables)
• Experience managing complex projects and working with government, nonprofit, or philanthropic clients
• Strong business development acumen and proposal writing experience
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings for non-technical audiences
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective collaborator in virtual and cross-functional team settings
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis
• Extensive experience with STATA and proficiency in other statistical tools (e.g., R, Python)
Company Overview
• An independent, not-for-profit corporation which performs basic and applied research It was founded in 1946, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.air.org/.