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# Medicaid and Prescription Drug Data Analyst

- **Company:** American Institutes for Research
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, Health Informatics, Data Validation, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SAS (Software), SQL Databases, Stata, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=23fbaafbd071607e

## About the Role

* 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., * Strong quantitative research skills.
 * Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.
 * Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
 * Ability to manage multiple priorities and concurrent deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
 * Ability to learn quickly, follow direction, and work independently.
 * Strong collaboration, consultation, and problem-solving skills.
 * Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and attention to detail.

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.

## Description

* 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., standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.


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