Lead Research Data Analyst, Health Economics Research

Job Description:

The Lead Research Data Analyst, Health Economics Research  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 role 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 Senior Health Economics Research 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 6/30/2027 which may be extended based upon available  funding.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree and 5 to 7 years experience or equivalent combination of  education and experience.  Degrees in economics, applied economics, or closely related quantitative fields are strongly preferred.

Job Competencies

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience implementing regression-based analyses using statistical software 

• Training in econometrics and causal inference methods

• Experience working with large, complex datasets

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and validate data

• Ability to communicate technical results clearly in written and graphical form
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with administrative health care data (e.g., Medicare claims, commercial claims, or electronic health records)

• Prior experience as a research assistant or in a policy research environment

• Familiarity with the U.S. health care system and health policy topics

 

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-04-15

Job Posting Title:

Lead Research Data Analyst, Health Economics Research

Department:

Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice

Grade:

Grade 10

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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