IBM Watson Health - Research Analyst

Job description

Position Overview
The Research Analyst provides analytic, research, and client support as part of a team that delivers health care information and consulting services to government or commercial clients. The Analyst participates in the development of new business proposals and assists on other on-going project work as needed.

Essential Responsibilities
·  Perform data investigation on diagnostic, descriptive, and statistical output during course of research project.
·  Draft sections of client deliverables and/or project proposals as directed by Research Leader
·  Research and extract data from various sources to support the development of research proposals, project analysis plans, and project specifications. This may include literature review, accessing a variety of publicly available coding systems, and using Watson Health tools.
·  Work closely with project team members (Programmer/Analysts, Research Leaders, Research Assistants, and Statisticians) to complete research projects that will meet clients' needs.
·  Assist with the development and documentation of file specification and analytical results.
·  Format deliverables for client presentation (reports, technical memoranda, posters, podium presentations, and manuscripts).
Auto req ID

177312BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Industry Consultant
State / Province

MARYLAND
Primary job category

Consultant
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

Watson Health
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

BETHESDA
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Position Requirements
·  Must be able to work on site in Raleigh Durham, NC, Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC, Cambridge, MA, Santa Barbara, CA or Bethesda, MD.
·  1+ years experience analyzing data
·  Demonstrated quantitative abilities
·  Problem-solving and analytical skills
·  Relevant graduate degree or internships may substitute for work experience
·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with individuals at various levels within the organization and external clients
·  Good critical thinking, questioning, and listening skills; excellent attention to detail
·  Time management skills for managing multiple tasks simultaneously, while completing work within allocated time frames
·  Intermediate experience using Microsoft Applications: Word & Excel
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Preferred Skills
·  2+ years previous quantitative work experience related to health research highly desirable
·  Previous health care or research background helpful
Secondary Job Category

Other Consultant
Eligibility Requirements

N/A
Position Type

Early Professional
Early Professional Track

Consultant
New Collar Role

No