Qualitative Researcher, Healthcare Innovations
Join AIR as a Qualitative Researcher with our Healthcare Innovations team. Our 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.
This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.
About AIR:
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.
Responsibilities:
- Lead or contribute to the design and execution of rigorous research and evaluation projects.
- Apply appropriate qualitative methods to collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data.
- Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for client reports, technical memos, and presentations.
- Support proposal development through writing technical sections, developing budgets, and contributing to proposal strategy.
- Manage small to mid-sized tasks or project components, including planning timelines, tracking deliverables, and liaising with clients while maintaining positive and collaborative relationships.
- Mentor and guide junior staff through regular feedback, training, and modeling of research best practices.
- Engage with stakeholders and partners through meetings, briefings, and dissemination activities.
- Contribute to a collaborative environment that values and respects a wide range of perspectives, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, and Experience
- PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Health Services Research, Evaluation, Social Science, or a related discipline), or a Master’s degree with at least four (4) years of qualitative research experience
- Experience conducting applied qualitative research or evaluation in health, human services, or policy contexts
- Experience designing and implementing qualitative data collection efforts, including development of interview and focus group protocols
- Experience coordinating qualitative data collection activities, including recruitment, scheduling, data management, and quality assurance
- Experience synthesizing qualitative findings and contributing to reports, briefs, or presentations for technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience interpreting analytic results and contributing to reports, briefs, or presentations that inform program, policy, or operational decisions
- Experience working on research or evaluation projects for federal, state, or local agencies or other public or nonprofit entities
- Familiarity with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal health programs preferred, but not required
Skills
- Strong qualitative analysis skills, including experience coding, analyzing, and synthesizing qualitative data using qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo, ATLAS.ti, Dedoose)
- Strong technical writing skills, with experience drafting reports, briefs, presentations, and methodological documentation
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability to convey complex information, and collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Proven ability to coach junior staff and foster inclusive team dynamics.
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data analysis and report writing
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.
American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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 maintains a drug-free work environment.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.orgor call 202.403.5000.
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AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. 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.
Anticipated Annual Salary Range
$96,100—$128,100 USD