Program Associate, Evaluation & Analysis (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute)

Program Associate, Evaluation & Analysis

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

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Seniority Level

Associate

Industry

Research, Hospital & Health Care, Non-profit, Organization, Management

Employment Type

Full-time/Regular

Job Functions

Administrative, Project Management, Research

Tracking Code: 991-858

*To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter with your application

Department: Evaluation and Analysis 

Reports to: Associate Director 

Job Location

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About PCORI

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is authorized by Congress to conduct research to provide information about the best available evidence to help patients and their health care providers make more informed decisions. PCORI’s research is intended to give patients a better understanding of the prevention, treatment and care options available, and the science that supports those options.

Position Summary

The primary objectives of the Program Associate position on the Evaluation & Analysis (E&A) team are to 1) contribute to evaluation projects that generate evidence about PCORI’s progress toward organizational goals and 2) facilitate PCORI’s use of evidence for strategic decisions about programs and processes.

The Program Associate uses technical expertise, understanding of PCORI’s mission and activities, and active collaboration to support E&A’s 4 key function areas: 1) assessing the impact of PCORI’s research and policies; 2) informing PCORI process improvement (e.g., application, review, and award processes); 3) building the science of engagement (i.e., study of the methods and impact of engaging patients and stakeholders as partners in the research process); and 4) analyzing PCORI’s research portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to multi-faceted evaluation projects, which may include leading some project activities/components.
• Contribute to development of project plans, which identify key issues, problems, approaches, timelines, and resources required
• Help design and execute qualitative and quantitative analyses to support evaluation work
• Assist with survey development, survey programming, item tracking, and cognitive interviewing
• Conduct literature reviews of published and grey literature
• Develop and maintain documentation of work, including code books, item banks, protocols, decision memos, etc.
• Contribute to the design, revision, and implementation of PCORI's learning agenda, evaluation framework, and evaluation policies
• Communicate with diverse audiences through clear and effective presentations and reports about projects led or supported by the Program Associate
• Work in a highly collaborative environment with other departments at PCORI, contractors, and external stakeholders in order to meet PCORI’s evaluation needs

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.

Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

PCORI conducts background checks on all applicants.

PCORI is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in the workplace.

Required Skills

• Strong research skills in evaluation study design, qualitative methods, and literature synthesis to be used in an applied setting
• Good data management skills and the ability to work with and interpret descriptive statistics
• Ability to contribute to multiple complex projects at the same time while demonstrating appropriate prioritization, attention to detail, careful documentation of work, and commitment to high quality results.
• Ability to understand, work with, and meet needs of diverse teams and stakeholders
• Critical thinking and flexible thinking (e.g., seeing multiple solutions to problems, applying knowledge to new situations or in new ways)
• Effective verbal and written communication for different audiences
• Proficient in use of technology, particularly the Windows Office Suite of products. Experience with qualitative software or willingness to learn
• Ability to link organizational goals to individual department mission and activities
• Skilled in problem solving, and seeking and synthesizing information
• Ability to think independently, determine next steps in ambiguous contexts, and adapt to changing priorities and requirements

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in health- or science-related field with at least 3-4 years of related work experience required. Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., MPH, MPA, MPP, or MBA) or its equivalent with two (2) or more years of related work experience preferred.
• Applicants with advanced academic or professional credentials or extensive years of relevant experience may be considered for Senior Program Associate.
• Background desirable in evaluation, public health, clinical epidemiology, health services research, health education, sociology, public policy, psychology, biostatistics, or pharmacoeconomics, or other related fields.
• Experience conducting research or evaluation.