AIR is seeking a full-time Senior Researcher to join AIR’s Health Division. 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. This does not include U.S. territories. 

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.

The responsibilities for the position include:

• Serve as Project Director or Task Lead for program monitoring and audit projects
• Manage project team and budget, in collaboration with a Project Manager
• Provide intellectual leadership for the conceptualization and design of health program implementation and monitoring activities, including in projects and research proposals
• Work on collaborative project teams for externally funded research projects and studies
• Lead design and implementation of rigorous multi-modal monitoring methods to support implementation of health policy programs
• Interpret policy and regulation to develop monitoring measures and audit protocols
• Lead teams in writing monitoring plans, reports, briefings and research papers
• Present and disseminate findings to clients and other external stakeholders
• Clearly communicate with clients, colleagues, and other internal and external stakeholders orally and in writing and represent AIR in a professional manner
• Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity in interactions with colleagues, external audiences, and study participants, and promote AIR’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in all research and business activities
• Maintain excellent relationships in the field, serve as a client contact, and actively pursue business development through client relationships, partnership development, and by staying abreast of the direction of the field
• Lead, write, and contribute to proposals for federal, state, foundation, and other clients and funders

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Master’s degree in health administration, MPP, MBA or MPA (with health-related focus/concentrations) with 7+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Methodological expertise in monitoring and compliance activities, including audits
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting quantitative and qualitative data
• Experience managing and contributing to research and evaluation projects, reports, and products
• Track record of contributing to successful proposal and business development efforts is preferred but not required
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and partners

 Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing
• Comfortable working in a virtual/dispersed work environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds and the ability to produce concise, high-level summaries and briefings accessible to broad audiences
• Ability to learn quickly, take direction, and work independently
• Strong presentation, professional development delivery, and facilitation skills 

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 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 annual salary of $118,000 - $145,000. 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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