Medicaid and Prescription Drug Data Analyst

American Institutes for Research

Join AIR as a Data Analyst focusing on Medicaid and Prescription Drug data. Work collaboratively to provide data-driven insights for healthcare research.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quantitative methods for data management and analysis, with proficiency in SQL and statistical programming languages such as R, Python, or SAS. Capable of constructing and documenting large datasets while ensuring accuracy and clarity in technical reports and proposals.

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SQLStatistical Programming (R, Python, SAS, Stata)Healthcare Administrative Data AnalysisData Management and Quality AssuranceTechnical Report Writing

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Hard Skills

Quantitative MethodsData AnalysisDataset ConstructionData CleaningData ValidationQuality AssuranceAdvanced Analytic TechniquesMachine LearningPharmaceutical Pricing Data AnalysisPrescription Drug Utilization Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

MedicaidMedicareHealthcare DataManaged CareValue-Based Payment Models

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply quantitative methods and techniques to manage, analyze, and interpret research data.
Construct, clean, and document large datasets for both internal use and project-specific needs.
Create customized, presentation-quality reports based on data analysis results.
Contribute to the design and methodology of research studies.
Manage administrative components of projects to ensure smooth execution.
Assist in the preparation of technical procedures, documentation, and reports.
Write, compile, and edit assigned sections of proposals and project deliverables.
Review work products to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency of content.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, Economics, Health Informatics, Computer Science, Public Health, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience working with healthcare administrative data, including Medicaid, Medicare, and/or commercial claims and encounter data.
Experience working with pharmaceutical pricing data, prescription drug utilization data, pharmacy claims, or other related data sources.
Experience using SQL and at least one statistical programming language (e.g., R, Python, SAS, or Stata) to manage, analyze, and report on large datasets.
Experience applying data management, data validation, and quality assurance methods to complex administrative datasets.
Experience contributing to technical reports, client deliverables, and proposal development.
Knowledge of Medicaid policy, financing, managed care, and/or value-based payment models, preferred but not required.
Experience with advanced analytic techniques, including machine learning, preferred but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Professional development opportunities