American Economic Association Policy Associate - (San Mateo, CA)

Acumen, LLC was established by scholars from Stanford University in 1996 to conduct public policy research and statistical analysis on health and social service programs at the national, state, and local levels. We are growing rapidly and seek new and experienced economists with strong quantitative analysis skills and interest in health and social service policy. In particular, Acumen has developed ability in topics such as: value-based purchasing, real-time policy monitoring and evaluation, drug safety, drug pricing, expenditure forecasting, comparative effectiveness research, and outcomes measurement for various health and welfare programs. Some of our clients include: --Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) --Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) --Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) --United States Department of Justice (DOJ) --United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) --Congressional Budget Office (CBO)