Policy Analyst
Indiana University

Job Info

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Department

FAMILY MEDICINE (IN-FAMM-IUINA)

Department Information

The Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy is named in honor of Otis R. Bowen, MD, former Governor of Indiana, Secretary of Health and Human Services for the United States, Chair of the National Governors Association, and committed family medicine physician.

Through collaborations with state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, academic partners, health professionals, employers, and community advocates, the Bowen Center contributes to analyzing complex health workforce issues and informing related policy and programming.

Job Summary

• Provides advanced consultation and works with faculty, staff, and/or student researchers in conducting quantitative and qualitative research focused on policy impact(s); examines the impact of policy and regulatory decisions, as well as develops evaluative models to assess and report on complex policy questions.
• Consults on complex research design and performs advanced statistical analysis; interprets data and develops strategic recommendations for clients.
• Conducts advanced project research and manages aspects of project execution (may include design, methodology, data collection, analysis and report preparation).
• Serves as team lead and/or principal investigator on most projects; provides project management (such as research planning and design, communicating important project updates to staff and stakeholders, developing and managing timelines/deadlines, developing compliant research protocols/processes and any necessary documentation, etc.); solely manages all aspects and responsibilities of some projects.
• Independently authors and co-authors policy-relevant papers with staff and faculty; develops theories and empirical applications publishable in external journals.
• Serves as primary contact for clients (client management) for policy research; identifies new clients and cultivates relationships with potential funders through business development plan(s) and responses to RFP (requests for proposals); develops new project ideas, presents concept proposals to clients/potential clients and develops scope of work to address problems and help facilitate understanding and/or proposed changes.
• Drafts and disseminates research study output (such as progress reports, professional presentations, posters, abstracts, technical reports, journal articles, and/or funding proposals); presents research to various audiences.
• Provides guidance and support to less experienced faculty, staff, and/or student researchers working on the project; often acts as mentor to student researchers; provides training, assigns, monitors, and evaluates work.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Master's degree preferably in public policy, business administration, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 years of research project management, policy research, or related experience

SKILLS

Required

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Excellent interpretation of complex statistical data
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
• High level knowledge and ability to apply qualitative and/or quantitative research skills.
• Skilled with data visualization and presentation tools.
• Skilled in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.
• Skilled and familiar with qualitative data analysis software.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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