Senior Researcher/Analyst

Index Analytics LLC

. Conduct research on best practices and analyze Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) data sources, including claims, TAF, program oversight metrics, scorecards, and performance data .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting complex data analyses and developing predictive models using Medicaid and CHIP data, while effectively communicating findings to diverse audiences. Proficient in statistical methods, data visualization techniques, and agile collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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Data AnalysisPredictive ModelingStatistical MethodsSQL or PySparkData Visualization

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Hard Skills

Statistical MethodsData AnalysisPredictive ModelingData VisualizationResearch StudiesAnalytic Use CasesText AnalyticsNatural Language ProcessingPythonR

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

SQLPySparkTAF DataCMS-416T Reports

Industry Keywords

MedicaidChildren’s Health Insurance ProgramCenter for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesHealth PolicyAgile Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PySparkPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct research on best practices and analyze Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) data sources, including claims, TAF, program oversight metrics, scorecards, and performance data
Identify patterns, clusters, and insights that inform policy, operational improvements, and feature development for CMS business needs
Perform routine and exploratory data analysis using statistical methods, predictive modeling, and data mining techniques
Build predictive models, uncover trends, and generate actionable insights
Develop and deliver reports, ad hoc analyses, and data visualizations grounded in HCD and UX best practices
Collaborate in an agile environment with data analysts, data scientists, and internal/external clients
Define analytical requirements, develop value-added solutions, and enhance business operations
Lead development of analytic products using Medicaid and CHIP data for pilot studies, operational dashboards, and reporting dashboards
Conduct research, data discovery, analysis, and validation
Manage development and release of assigned research projects and analytic use cases independently or with a team
Provide guidance and direction to technical and non-technical staff
Prepare presentation decks, reports, and draft manuscripts
Communicate findings to clients and scientific audiences through clear presentations
Integrate qualitative design research with exploratory data analysis to support improved health policy and outcomes
Review documentation, reference materials, and training materials related to analytic approaches, data structures, data content, and data quality observations

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States
Able to demonstrate physical residency in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Four years of specialized experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree
At least 4 years of experience designing and conducting research studies, implementing analytic use cases, and building ad hoc or planned work products
Experience applying statistical methods including distributions, hypothesis testing, and regression
Experience conducting complex data analyses with visualization techniques
Direct experience performing data analytics using SQL or PySpark
Hands-on experience with TAF data, CMS-416T reports, and processes for generating state health outcome metrics
Subject matter expertise in text analytics preferred
Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques using Python or similar technologies is a plus
Proficiency in Python and R is a plus
Prior experience with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) or other government agencies is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development opportunities
Educational opportunities
Supportive and collegial team environment
Employee-friendly workplace
Opportunities to reach your potential
Community of great minds with national impact