Principal Researcher, Value-Based Specialty Care

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversees project execution and business development, particularly for initiatives associated with CMS and the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI).

• Manages the execution of significant complex projects or a collection of smaller projects; supervises the planning, design, and implementation of project processes.

• Offers senior-level subject matter expertise in specialty care, encompassing quality measures, payment policies, and program/model design.

• Directs proposal efforts, including the evaluation of proposals for best practices and techniques, briefings, and client relationship/development activities.

• Acts as an industry authority on alternative payment models, value-based reimbursement, or Medicare payment policies, particularly in relation to specialty care.

• Successfully mentors and manages team members to enhance their growth; establishes developmental goals and metrics for staff.

• Cultivates an atmosphere that appreciates a diverse array of perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and individual strengths.

⛳️ Requirements

• Ph.D. in Economics, Health Services Research, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 7 years of pertinent work experience in managing and conducting research or similar activities, or a Master’s degree coupled with at least 11 years of relevant experience.

• At least 5 years of experience leading substantial federal contracts.

• Direct experience with previous or current CMMI alternative payment model contracts.

• Demonstrated success in securing new business with CMS, AHRQ, or other HHS agencies.

• In-depth understanding of Medicare payment policies, Medicare Advantage, and/or Medicaid.

• Familiarity with Medicare claims, provider claims, survey data, and publicly accessible datasets.

🏝️ Benefits

• AIR’s Total Rewards Program is crafted to competitively reward our staff and inspire them to fulfill our essential mission.

• Health insurance