AIR is seeking a part-time Principal Researcher to join their Health team to conduct research, evaluation, and technical assistance in the area of implementation and/or evaluation of alternative payment models, with a specific focus on work conducted for CMS and the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI).
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Economics, Health Services Research, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience managing and conducting research or related work or Master’s degree and at least 11 years of relevant experience.
- Minimum of 5 years project management experience.
- 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.
- Extensive success in writing, conceptualizing, analyzing, and consulting on large-scale federally funded projects.
Responsibilities
- Leads project and task execution, and business development specifically for work conducted for CMS and the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI).
- Directs execution of large complex projects or portfolio of smaller projects; oversees the planning, design, and implementation of project procedures.
- Leads proposal efforts including review of proposals for sound practices and techniques, briefings, and client relation/development activities.
- Serves as industry expert for alternative payment models, value-based reimbursement, or Medicare payment policies.
- Knowledge of Medicare claims, provider claims, survey data, and publicly available datasets.
Other
- Must possess strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills at a senior level.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing.
- Effectively coaches and manages others to promote their development.
- Fosters an environment that values a wide range of perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and individual strengths.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
