CMS Regulatory Specialist/Product Manager, Health Data Platforms

ZipRecruiter; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a highly skilled CMS Regulatory Specialist to enhance software products for healthcare quality measurement. This role involves collaborating with product development teams to ensure compliance with CMS regulations while delivering customer value. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management and regulatory affairs, with excellent communication and analytical skills. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and diversity, and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of healthcare quality reporting.

Benefits

Group medical insurance

Health Savings Account with company match

Teladoc and nurse line resources

Long-term care plan

Group dental and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Commuter and parking benefits

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

Income protection benefits

Gym and health incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software product management in healthcare.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner in a software development environment.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, roadmap, and requirements as a Product Owner.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Monitor CMS regulations and provide training on best practices.

Skills

Product Management

Regulatory Affairs

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in policy or regulatory affairs

Product management certification (e.g., CSPO)

Job description

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.

As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.

Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. We have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.

Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life

Job Description

The Health Data Platforms team at PA Consulting is a leading provider of managed software services for healthcare quality measurement and reporting. We are seeking a highly skilled CMS Regulatory Specialist to drive the development of our software products towards customer value within regulatory frameworks such as CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). The role involves working closely with our product development team as a Product Manager, guiding the creation and enhancement of healthcare quality measurement and reporting solutions.

Job Summary

The CMS Regulatory Specialist will ensure our software and services provide customer value while complying with regulations and quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Product Management within a software environment, with extensive client interaction and opportunities to shape client investments in quality measurement and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Serve as a Product Owner for the software development team, defining product vision, roadmap, and requirements.
2. Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and business goals.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet requirements, identify areas of investment, and incorporate into the development backlog/roadmap.
4. Stay current with industry trends and CMS regulation changes to proactively address impacts on our products.
5. Monitor and interpret CMS regulations and guidelines to ensure compliance.
6. Act as the primary contact for CMS-related inquiries and audits.
7. Provide training and support on CMS regulatory requirements and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in policy, regulatory affairs, information technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in software product management, preferably in healthcare quality measurement and reporting.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner in a software development environment.
• Understanding of quality measurement and CMS quality reporting programs such as MIPS, MACRA, and HEDIS, including regulatory expectations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Product management certification (e.g., CSPO) is a plus.

Additional Information

Flexible Hybrid Working Schedule (Boston)

Benefits at PA

• Group medical insurance
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Teladoc and nurse line resources
• Long-term care plan
• Group dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Commuter and parking benefits
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Income protection benefits
• Gym and health incentives
• Pet and legal insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual performance bonus

Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 (Massachusetts specific)

We value diverse ideas, styles, and skills, fostering a creative environment where our people develop and our clients achieve enduring results. We are committed to equal opportunity employment based on ability to contribute to PA's goals.