Research Analyst Jobs in Washington
Research Analyst jobs in Washington are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in technology, defense and aerospace, healthcare, and public policy sectors at levels from entry-level associate to senior principal. Seattle, Bellevue, and the Olympia corridor anchor most of the activity, where employers like Microsoft, Boeing, and the University of Washington maintain large research functions. The most sought-after specializations in Washington are data and quantitative analysis, market and consumer insights, and policy research tied to the state's robust government and think-tank ecosystem. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
This is a remote role
The Clinical Research Budgeting Analyst will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and maintenance of budgets for sponsored clinical trials, including the comparative review against budgets offered by study sponsors and the set-up of study payments milestones in the Clinical Trial Management System. Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the review of New Study routing forms and essential study start-up documents, the itemized cost analysis and interpretation of clinical protocols into budget milestones, provide accurate patient cost descriptions for the ICF to be submitted to the IRB, and update budget, milestones, and ICF information as necessary per contract/protocol amendments. Work closely with contract analysts, regulatory team, program managers and internal finance groups. Will manage large volume workflow across multiple research programs, each of which function differently.
Responsible for the development of study budgets from clinical studies protocols and using various software tools. Will complete full evaluation and integration of internal cost during the set-up of a new clinical study; will revise study budgets following revision of study protocols or re-assessment of study cost. Utilize and oversee research rate pricing for PH&S services rendered as part of a clinical trial.
Communicate with Contracts Analysts to integrate study budget information into clinical trial agreements; may initiate or participate in contract negotiation process.
Independently initiate or update the coverage determination for each study as applicable and communicate specific study billing structure to the clinical teams and service providers.
Participate in the administration of study-subject related billing as needed and provide support with the auditing of billing records.
Collects and maintains complete records and statistics on expenses and payments; regularly monitors compliance of clinical expense to pre-determined budget/billing plan and/or budgets and agreements.
Establishes and promotes positive working relationships within the research departments, throughout the hospital and between other institutions involved in clinical research.
Responsible for the set-up of study payments milestones and Billing Instructions grids using Microsoft Applications (Excel) and/or the Clinical Trial Management System (Velos).
Provides support to individual physician investigators and develop internal cost analysis for investigator initiated trials.
Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Research and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree -or-
4 additional years of related experience
6 years of direct experience in budget development, preferably in clinical trial or medical setting
Preferred qualifications:
Master's Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration
4 years of research grants administration
Why Join Providence Swedish?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.
Requsition ID: 458261
Company: Swedish Jobs
Job Category: Budgeting
Job Function: Finance
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Business Professional
Department: 3909 SRE TUMOR INSTIT RESEARCH
Address: OR Portland 4400 NE Halsey St
Work Location: Providence Health Plaza (HR) Bldg 1-Portland
Workplace Type: Remote
Pay Range: $37.84 - $58.75
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Description
This is a remote role
The Clinical Research Budgeting Analyst will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and maintenance of budgets for sponsored clinical trials, including the comparative review against budgets offered by study sponsors and the set-up of study payments milestones in the Clinical Trial Management System. Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the review of New Study routing forms and essential study start-up documents, the itemized cost analysis and interpretation of clinical protocols into budget milestones, provide accurate patient cost descriptions for the ICF to be submitted to the IRB, and update budget, milestones, and ICF information as necessary per contract/protocol amendments. Work closely with contract analysts, regulatory team, program managers and internal finance groups. Will manage large volume workflow across multiple research programs, each of which function differently.
Responsible for the development of study budgets from clinical studies protocols and using various software tools. Will complete full evaluation and integration of internal cost during the set-up of a new clinical study; will revise study budgets following revision of study protocols or re-assessment of study cost. Utilize and oversee research rate pricing for PH&S services rendered as part of a clinical trial.
Communicate with Contracts Analysts to integrate study budget information into clinical trial agreements; may initiate or participate in contract negotiation process.
Independently initiate or update the coverage determination for each study as applicable and communicate specific study billing structure to the clinical teams and service providers.
Participate in the administration of study-subject related billing as needed and provide support with the auditing of billing records.
Collects and maintains complete records and statistics on expenses and payments; regularly monitors compliance of clinical expense to pre-determined budget/billing plan and/or budgets and agreements.
Establishes and promotes positive working relationships within the research departments, throughout the hospital and between other institutions involved in clinical research.
Responsible for the set-up of study payments milestones and Billing Instructions grids using Microsoft Applications (Excel) and/or the Clinical Trial Management System (Velos).
Provides support to individual physician investigators and develop internal cost analysis for investigator initiated trials.
Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Research and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree -or-
4 additional years of related experience
6 years of direct experience in budget development, preferably in clinical trial or medical setting
Preferred qualifications:
Master's Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration
4 years of research grants administration
Why Join Providence Swedish?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.
Requsition ID: 458261
Company: Swedish Jobs
Job Category: Budgeting
Job Function: Finance
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Business Professional
Department: 3909 SRE TUMOR INSTIT RESEARCH
Address: OR Portland 4400 NE Halsey St
Work Location: Providence Health Plaza (HR) Bldg 1-Portland
Workplace Type: Remote
Pay Range: $37.84 - $58.75
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research analyst jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, social science, or a related analytical field
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python, R, SQL, or Excel
- Experience designing research methodologies and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data
- Strong written communication skills for translating findings into clear reports and presentations
- Familiarity with survey platforms, database management, or market research software
- Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams in fast-paced or matrixed organizations
Research Analyst Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a research analyst in Washington?
Most research analyst positions in Washington require at minimum a bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, public policy, social science, or a related field, with many employers preferring a master's for senior roles. Washington does not issue a state license specifically for research analysts, so hiring is driven by education, demonstrated analytical skills, and relevant experience. Building expertise in tools like Python, R, or SQL and assembling a portfolio of research projects strengthens candidacy considerably.
How much do research analysts make in Washington?
Research analysts in Washington earn a median of about $80,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,850 for the lowest 10% to over $131,730 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire research analysts in Washington?
Employers hiring research analysts in Washington right now include Providence, State of Washington, and REI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's concentration of technology headquarters, aerospace firms, large health systems, and state government agencies means demand for research analysts is distributed across multiple industries rather than a single sector.
Which Washington cities have the most research analyst jobs?
Seattle, Washington State, and Olympia have the most research analyst openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue lead because of the dense concentration of technology companies, healthcare organizations, consulting firms, and financial services employers headquartered there, while Olympia and other suburban metros generate openings through state government agencies and public-sector research offices.
Are there remote research analyst jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. Research analyst work is largely desk-based and data-driven, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 100% of research analyst openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the broader flexibility technology and knowledge-economy employers in the state have adopted. Quantitative and market research roles tend to offer the greatest remote flexibility, while roles requiring regular stakeholder collaboration or in-person presentations are more commonly hybrid.
How can I get hired as a research analyst in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a research assistant or junior analyst role, which large Washington employers including state agencies, universities, and technology firms regularly post for new graduates. The University of Washington, Washington State University, and major think tanks in Seattle often offer research assistant positions that serve as direct on-ramps. Candidates with adjacent experience in data entry, market research coordination, or survey administration are competitive for these openings, and a portfolio of independent projects or a relevant graduate certificate can close the gap when formal work history is limited.
Where can I find and apply to research analyst jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to research analyst jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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