Principal Researcher, Value-Based Specialty Care

21 hours, 54 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Operations
American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research is a leading behavioral and social science research organization dedicated to using rigorous evidence to enhance everyday life and address critical societal issues across various fields, including education, health, and...

Professional Services
1K-5K
Founded 1946

Description

  • Lead project and task execution, including business development for CMS and the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI).
  • Direct large, complex projects or portfolios of smaller projects and oversee project planning, design, and implementation procedures.
  • Provide senior subject matter expertise on specialty care, including quality measures, payment policies, and program and model design.
  • Lead proposal development, including review of proposals, briefings, and client relationship and business development activities.
  • Serve as an industry expert on alternative payment models, value-based reimbursement, and Medicare payment policies related to specialty care.
  • Coach and manage staff, set developmental goals, and support employee growth.
  • Foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and strengths.
  • Translate research findings into actionable insights for policymakers, payers, providers, and patients.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Economics, Health Services Research, or a related field with at least 7 years of relevant experience managing and conducting research, or a master’s degree with at least 11 years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience leading large federal contracts.
  • Direct experience on prior or current CMMI alternative payment model contracts.
  • Proven track record of winning new business with CMS, AHRQ, or other HHS agencies.
  • Extensive knowledge of Medicare payment policy, Medicare Advantage, and/or Medicaid.
  • Knowledge of Medicare claims, provider claims, survey data, and publicly available datasets.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills at a senior level.
  • Extensive success in writing, conceptualizing, analyzing, and consulting on large-scale federally funded projects.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in writing.
  • Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship, including H-1B, is not available.
  • Qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements depending on project work.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility within the United States or at one of AIR’s U.S. office locations.
  • Annual salary range of $155,700 to $190,000 USD.
  • AIR’s Total Rewards Program with competitive compensation.
  • Salary determined based on internal equity and external market competitiveness.
  • Reasonable accommodation support during the employment process for candidates with disabilities.
  • Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action protections.
  • Reference and background checks conducted for selected candidates.
  • Drug-free work environment.

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