Healthcare Qualitative Researcher

Healthcare Qualitative Researcher (Associate Director) Arlington, VA The Health Management Academy (THMA) brings together health system leaders and innovators to collectively address the industry’s biggest challenges and opportunities. By assisting executives in cultivating peer networks, understanding key strategic trends, establishing pragmatic partnerships, and developing next‑generation leaders, our members are better positioned to lead industry transformation. The Health Management Academy offers a dynamic atmosphere with significant opportunities for employees. If you are interested in contributing to a member‑centric, creative, and collaborative workforce while deeply influencing top leaders and institutions in healthcare, THMA could be the right place for you Position Summary Healthcare Researchers (Associate Director) leads THMA’s strategic research, market analysis, and deliverable production from conception to completion. The Associate Director provides intellectual leadership and analytical direction across projects that range from a few weeks to several months in duration. These projects may include written deliverables, analytic models, presentations, and events. The Director also serves as a subject‑matter expert, advising member health systems and industry partners on strategic priorities as well as THMA’s executive and sales teammates on product direction and commercial activities. This position will be supporting our AI Catalyst research team under our Member Insights department. AI Catalyst supports senior executives at leading health systems who come without technology background as they navigate the immense potential and enormous uncertainty of artificial intelligence in healthcare. AI Catalyst is a new program, and the Associate Director will play an integral role in shaping its development. Beyond project leadership, the Associate Director is responsible for research/content leadership and agenda setting, serving as an AI content expert across the membership, and facilitating engaging discussions with our members about research. The Associate Director will manage autonomous project workstreams and will mentor and project manage analyst‑level staff. The Associate Director also coordinates closely with other THMA teams covering AI‑related topics and helps manage product strategy, operations, sales, and marketing. Primary Job Duties Lead the execution of multiple deliverables simultaneously with varying levels of complexity Develop and apply knowledge related to health care organization, operations, finances, and care delivery based on the strategic priorities of large health systems and healthcare companies Apply primary and secondary research skills, including hypothesis generation, root cause analysis, inductive and deductive reasoning Ability to formulate and defend original points of view Synthesis of complex ideas into actionable insights for our members Creation of client deliverables using persuasive writing and graphics/visuals to communicate ideas and information Build qualitative and quantitative survey instruments; conduct rigorous analysis Relationship management, both internal and external Effective presenter and discussion‑based facilitator for both small and large audiences Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree 4+ years of relevant experience in a graduate research, business research, or health policy setting Strong project management experience: plan, organize, and manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously with limited supervision or direction Proven ability at cultivating member relationships and identifying key areas of improvement or new topics in healthcare to optimize overall business success Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative skills researching and analyzing healthcare issues; ability to synthesize and summarize large amounts of information and to focus quickly on the essence of an issue Interest in the business/commercial aspect of healthcare Articulate and professional; excellent customer and client service skills Interpersonal Skills & Attributes Creative & strategic mindset Process oriented Innovative approach to solutions Ability to influence others at senior levels Customer‑focused Ability to work independently and as a team member Self‑directed and resourceful Excellent communication and client‑facing skills Excellent organizational skills Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, and distance vision. Ability to travel long distances including air travel. This role requires being seated 100% of the time. This role requires the use of screens and/or monitors 100% of the time. Benefits and Compensation THMA offers a comprehensive slate of benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) matching, cell phone and commuter reimbursements, generous paid time off, and paid parental leave. We also offer non‑monetary benefits designed to support team members fully including learning and development programs, coaching for working parents and caregivers, free therapy and professional coaching sessions, one‑on‑one financial coaching, and free legal support services. Salary Range: $100,000 – $106,000 USD Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment The Academy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The Academy will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The Academy’s goal is for our people to reflect the communities in which we live and serve and to ensure representation of women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities in our organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr