Posted on January 22, 2026
The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) seeks a Research Analyst to support the work of the Research and Cost Trends (RCT) department, a team generating high-quality, objective research to support the development of data-driven policy recommendations for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Research and Cost Trends, the Research Analyst will conduct analysis using claims, discharge, and survey data to identify and communicate trends in health care costs, spending, utilization, and other outcomes and aspects of health care throughout the Commonwealth.
Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:
Working in Stata, SAS, SQL, Tableau, and/or Python to create analytic files and conduct analyses using claims, discharge, and survey data;
Conducting analyses to understand health service utilization, spending, outcomes, and other aspects of health care in the Commonwealth using descriptive statistics, regression modeling, and other statistical methods;
The HPC operates a hybrid work schedule, with employees splitting their time between the downtown Boston office and remote work.
Desired Qualifications:
3 years of relevant full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience that has equipped the applicant with the competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the position;
Experience programming with Stata, SAS, SQL, Python or other standard statistical software. Stata experience a plus;
Excellent analytic, critical thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to interpret and distill complex information into succinct, meaningful reports and visualizations, and to tailor communication for various audiences;
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
The HPC operates a hybrid work schedule, with employees working two days a week from the HPC’s office in Boston.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range
$80,000-$100,000
Salary is commensurate with experience. The HPC may adjust title, responsibilities, and salary depending on the experience and expertise of the individual selected.
Benefits
The HPC offers an outstanding and comprehensive package of employee benefits which should be considered toward overall compensation. These include:
Our Commitment:
The HPC is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. We recognize that diversity in the workplace is a source of strength, vital to its ability to effectively advance its mission. The HPC is committed to:
Fostering a work environment in which all employees are inspired to do their best, strengthened by their different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences;
Ensuring that no employee’s growth, achievement, or advancement is hindered because of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, genetic information, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability;
