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AIR is currently seeking a Researcher, Health Policy to conduct analytic and research activities on innovative delivery and payment models, rare diseases, and precision medicine, including the synthesis and application of epidemiologic and biostatistical evidence, using both quantitative and qualitative methods that actively consider clinical practice patterns and patient outcomes.
The focus is on domestic health care programs, including topics such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other public health insurance programs; health plan performance and quality measurement; regulatory science and evidence-based policy; and clinical trial and patient advocacy.
The Researcher will report to AIR's Healthcare Innovations Team, which supports high-quality implementation and produces rigorous evidence on the effectiveness of new approaches to care and payment—translating findings into actionable insights for policymakers, payers, providers, and patients.
This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.
About AIR:
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. Mission-focused and evidence-driven, AIR applies rigorous research and technical expertise to close gaps in opportunity and access, improving lives across communities and systems.
Responsibilities:
- Develop conceptual frameworks that guide qualitative and quantitative project work.
- Apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative techniques to collect and analyze data including data on clinical trials, health outcomes and claims, and domestic and international pharmaceutical markets and pharmaceutical product listings.
- Organize and document analytic results and research procedures.
- Produce technical and analytic outputs, synthesize complex scientific and clinical evidence, and translate findings into reports, journal articles, and presentations for clients, professional associations, and the public.
- Assist in developing and drafting new research proposals.
- Mentor research analysts, share approaches to solving concrete problems, and provide feedback on the work of others.
- Manage or lead projects or tasks.
- Serve as client contact for analytical or statistical expertise.
- Contribute to a collaborative environment that values and respects a wide range of perspectives, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, and Experience
- A doctoral degree in public policy, epidemiology, economics, a relevant scientific field, or a clinical discipline (e.g., Ph.D., MD, DO, or other relevant clinical doctorate), with expertise in biostatistics, quantitative analysis, or applied research methods in health-related areas.
- Experienced with statistical methods, and knowledge or experience using statistical tools such as R and Python while being open to learning new statistical tools as required by different projects.
- Experience with collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, including data from clinical trials, domestic and international pharmaceutical markets (for example, IQVIA’s data or GlobalData’s Pharmaceutical Prices data) and product listings (for example, FDA’s NDC directory, USP’s Drug Classification, and EPHMRA’s classification), health outcomes, or medical and pharmaceutical claims.
- Experience communicating with technical and non-technical audiences and working in multidisciplinary teams.
Skills
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently, and collaborate as a member of the team, while prioritizing multiple objectives and projects to consistently meet established timelines.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative skills.
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.
American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braid, locs, and twists), creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (e.g., cancer), sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, or military or veteran status. 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 maintains a drug-free work environment.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.org or call 202.403.5000.
Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer: AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe@air.org is correct and jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to recruitment@air.org. If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams at ftc.gov/scams.
AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. 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.
Anticipated Annual Salary Range
$87,000 - $110,000 USD
AIR is currently seeking a Researcher, Health Policy to conduct analytic and research activities on innovative delivery and payment models, rare diseases, and precision medicine, including the synthesis and application of epidemiologic and biostatistical evidence, using both quantitative and qualitative methods that actively consider clinical practice patterns and patient outcomes.
The focus is on domestic health care programs, including topics such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other public health insurance programs; health plan performance and quality measurement; regulatory science and evidence-based policy; and clinical trial and patient advocacy.
The Researcher will report to AIR's Healthcare Innovations Team, which supports high-quality implementation and produces rigorous evidence on the effectiveness of new approaches to care and payment—translating findings into actionable insights for policymakers, payers, providers, and patients.
This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.
About AIR:
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. Mission-focused and evidence-driven, AIR applies rigorous research and technical expertise to close gaps in opportunity and access, improving lives across communities and systems.
Responsibilities:
- Develop conceptual frameworks that guide qualitative and quantitative project work.
- Apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative techniques to collect and analyze data including data on clinical trials, health outcomes and claims, and domestic and international pharmaceutical markets and pharmaceutical product listings.
- Organize and document analytic results and research procedures.
- Produce technical and analytic outputs, synthesize complex scientific and clinical evidence, and translate findings into reports, journal articles, and presentations for clients, professional associations, and the public.
- Assist in developing and drafting new research proposals.
- Mentor research analysts, share approaches to solving concrete problems, and provide feedback on the work of others.
- Manage or lead projects or tasks.
- Serve as client contact for analytical or statistical expertise.
- Contribute to a collaborative environment that values and respects a wide range of perspectives, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, and Experience
- A doctoral degree in public policy, epidemiology, economics, a relevant scientific field, or a clinical discipline (e.g., Ph.D., MD, DO, or other relevant clinical doctorate), with expertise in biostatistics, quantitative analysis, or applied research methods in health-related areas.
- Experienced with statistical methods, and knowledge or experience using statistical tools such as R and Python while being open to learning new statistical tools as required by different projects.
- Experience with collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, including data from clinical trials, domestic and international pharmaceutical markets (for example, IQVIA’s data or GlobalData’s Pharmaceutical Prices data) and product listings (for example, FDA’s NDC directory, USP’s Drug Classification, and EPHMRA’s classification), health outcomes, or medical and pharmaceutical claims.
- Experience communicating with technical and non-technical audiences and working in multidisciplinary teams.
Skills
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently, and collaborate as a member of the team, while prioritizing multiple objectives and projects to consistently meet established timelines.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative skills.
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.
American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braid, locs, and twists), creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (e.g., cancer), sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, or military or veteran status. 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 maintains a drug-free work environment.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.org or call 202.403.5000.
Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer: AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe@air.org is correct and jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to recruitment@air.org. If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams at ftc.gov/scams.
AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. 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.
Anticipated Annual Salary Range
$87,000 - $110,000 USD
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote policy researcher jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public policy, political science, economics, or a related field
- Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research and presenting findings to non-technical audiences
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Stata, R, Python, or Excel for policy modeling
- Strong written communication skills with a portfolio of policy briefs, memos, or reports
- Familiarity with legislative processes, regulatory frameworks, or government budget cycles
- Experience with literature reviews, systematic reviews, or evidence synthesis methodologies
Tips for Your Remote Policy Researcher Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote policy researcher openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings.
Build a portfolio of independent research work
Remote employers can't observe how you work day to day, so your writing does the proving. Compile policy memos, regulatory analyses, or legislative summaries you've authored and make them easy to share before you apply.
Signal async communication strength in your application
Remote policy teams collaborate almost entirely through written channels. Use your cover letter and work samples to show you write clearly under ambiguity, structure complex findings without in-person explanation, and document your reasoning process.
Target organizations with established remote research functions
Remote-first think tanks, distributed government contractors, and fully remote nonprofits have already built the infrastructure for remote policy work. Prioritize these over organizations experimenting with remote for the first time, where onboarding support is often thinner.
Remote Policy Researcher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote policy researcher job?
Target organizations that already run distributed teams, such as remote-first nonprofits, public health agencies, and policy-focused consulting firms. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear asynchronous writing, and the ability to synthesize complex sources without hand-holding. A portfolio of published briefs, memos, or reports signals you can deliver independently, which is what gives candidates the clearest edge.
Which companies hire remote policy researchers?
Remote policy researcher roles are posted by American Institutes for Research, Foundation for California Community Colleges, and STAND TOGETHER and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first research organizations, distributed government contractors, and mission-driven nonprofits operating across health, economic, and technology policy sectors.
Can you get a remote policy researcher job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage your own workflow from day one without in-person guidance. Focus on organizations with structured remote onboarding, such as research nonprofits and policy institutes. Substitute experience with published writing samples, independent research projects, or policy clinic work from an academic program.
Do you need a degree for remote policy researcher jobs?
Usually, but the field weighs demonstrated research output alongside credentials. Many remote employers prioritize a portfolio of policy memos, legislative analysis, or data-driven reports over a specific degree type. Candidates who can show they produce rigorous, well-sourced work independently often move forward even when their educational background is in an adjacent field.
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