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Principal Researcher, Quality Improvement and Learning Systems- Health
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Job Location : US-Remote | US-DC | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-IL-Chicago | US-MD-Rockville | US-CA-Sacramento | US-MA
Job ID : 13223
Category : Research
Overview
Join AIR as a Principal Researcher with our Health team. 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.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the position include :
- Applying quality improvement and performance methods including Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) cycles, Total Quality Management (TQM), and Rapid Cycle Improvement (RCI), Six Sigma, Lean to support stakeholder needs.
- Using knowledge of evidence-based implementation strategies and best practice to support local and / or national improvement initiatives.
- Identifying and responding to technical assistance needs of stakeholders.
- Manage fast-paced projects of moderate to high complexity, including effective budget management, quality management, and staff management.
- Managing an online collaboration space to support stakeholders.
- Designing strategies and communications to engage stakeholders in learning and sharing in a virtual environment.
- Monitor, coordinate, and provide work direction to assigned project staff and / or subcontractors, including review of their work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to quality standards, policies, and procedures.
- Managing and organizing online resources for stakeholder access and use.
- Using data to monitor effectiveness of the online collaboration space.
- Manage client expectations on a project or strategic level, including handling escalation on stakeholder / external issues.
- Creating action plans to implement technical assistance solutions.
- Supporting learning activities, such as webinars, affinity groups, office hours, and the development of written tools and resources.
- Support new business development efforts, including proposal writing, and position work to capitalize on future business opportunities.
Qualifications
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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 $160,000-180,000. 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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Salary : $160,000 - $180,000
