Principal Researcher, Health
Company: American Institutes for Research
Location: Columbia
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
OverviewJoin AIR as a Principal Researcher with our Health team.
AIR's Health Division specializes in research, evaluation, and
technical assistance in the area of implementation and/or
evaluation of alternative payment models. The selected candidate
will join a strong team of researchers and health economists in the
practice area of Evaluation, Methods, and Analytics, which has a
diversified portfolio of projects, and benefit from various
mentoring and learning opportunities. The candidate should have
knowledge and experience with federal agencies, including but not
limited to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS).Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within
the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations.
This does not include U.S. territories. -About AIR:Established in
1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a
nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral
and social science research and delivers technical assistance to
solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the
world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the
workforce, human services, and international development to create
a better, more equitable world. AIR's commitment to diversity goes
beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy,
operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity
broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community
experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives,
abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds,
styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education
backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee
engagement. Learn more about -AIR's Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Strategy -and hear from our staff by clicking
here.ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities for the position
include:Serves as thought leader in project execution and business
development, specifically towards 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.Effectively coach and manage others to promote their
development; set developmental goals and measurements for
staff.Foster an environment that embraces diverse perspectives,
abilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages, gender
identities and expressions, educational experiences, and life
stories.QualificationsEducation, Knowledge, and Experience: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 other publicly available datasets. -Skills:Must posses
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 when writing.
-Disclosures:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship
(including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.
Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet
certain residency requirements.All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the
basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender
identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected
veteran status, or disability.AIR adheres to strict child
safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected
to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore
undergo reference and background checks.AIR's Total Rewards
Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate
them to achieve our critical mission. -This position offers an
anticipated annual salary of $160,000 - $180,000. Salary offers are
made based on internal equity within the institution and external
equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual
salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.AIR
maintains a drug-free work environment.Fraudulent Job Scams Warning
& Disclaimer:AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting
themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to
extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect
yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you
from an "@air.org" domain. Please take extra caution while
examining the email address, for example jdoe@air.org is correct
and jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If
you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have
received, please reach out to -recruitment@air.org. If you see a
job scam, or lose money to one, -report it to the Federal Trade
Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to
your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams
at ftc.gov/scams.#LI-DC1 #LI-RemoteJob SummaryJob ID: 13048Job
Location: United StatesCategory: Research
Keywords: American Institutes for Research, Baltimore , Principal Researcher, Health, Healthcare , Columbia, Maryland
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