Researcher - Alternative Payment Models
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- 13189
- Job Location
- United States
- Category
- Research
Overview
AIR is currently seeking a Researcher – Alternative Payment Models to join our Health Division. 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 in the practice area of Evaluation, Methods, and Analytics, which has a diversified portfolio of projects, many of them related to the implementation and evaluation of alternative payment models, and benefit from various mentoring and learning opportunities. The candidate must have 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.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the position include:
- Provide guidance for the implementation and evaluation of alternative payment models for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers.
- Support tasks related to beneficiary attribution, participant management, finance, and healthcare quality measurement.
- Design methodologies to support the implementation of alternative payment models and monitoring their outcomes.
- Develop and maintain business requirements and technical specifications.
- Support project execution and business development, specifically towards work conducted for CMS and the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI).
- 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.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
- Ph.D. in public health, health policy, epidemiology, or related field, with minimum of 1 year of experience, or Master’s degree in the mentioned areas with a minimum of 4 years of experience.
- At least one year experience supporting/leading/managing tasks and/or projects for Federal agencies.
- Experience with federal agencies, including but not limited to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
- Direct experience with CMMI alternative payment models preferred.
- Experience writing proposals for Federal agencies preferred but not required.
- Coding experience in R or Python preferred but not required.
Skills:
- Must possess strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Success in writing, conceptualizing, analyzing, and consulting on federally funded projects.
- Ability to learn quickly, take direction, and work independently.
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 $95,000 - $115,000. 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.
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