CMS Regulatory Specialist/Product Manager, Health Data Platforms

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Product Manager to join their Health Data Platforms team. This role focuses on driving the development of software products that enhance healthcare quality measurement and reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in product management within a healthcare context, demonstrating exceptional communication and analytical skills. Join a dynamic team of experts dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes through ingenuity and technology. If you're passionate about making a difference in the healthcare sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Group medical insurance

Health Savings Account with company match

Long-term care plan

Group dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) with company 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.
• Understanding of CMS quality reporting programs.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, roadmap, and requirements as a Product Owner.
• Prioritize product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Monitor CMS regulations to ensure compliance.

Skills

Product Management

Healthcare Quality Measurement

Regulatory Affairs

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in policy or related field

Tools

Agile Methodologies

Product Management Software

Job description

Company 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 Product Manager to drive the development of our software products towards customer value within regulatory frameworks such as CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This role involves applying ingenuity to build data platforms for the clinical and biopharmaceutical community, aiming to improve healthcare outcomes.

Job Summary

The CMS Regulatory Specialist will ensure our software and services provide customer value while complying with regulations and quality initiatives. Working closely with our product development team as a Product Manager, they will guide the creation and enhancement of healthcare quality measurement and reporting solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Product Management, including product ownership within a software development environment, and extensive client interaction experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Product Owner, defining product vision, roadmap, and requirements.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet requirements, identify investment areas, and incorporate these into the development backlog/roadmap.
• Stay current with industry trends and CMS regulation changes to proactively address impacts on our products.
• Monitor and interpret CMS regulations and guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Act as the primary contact for CMS inquiries and audits.
• 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 like MIPS, MACRA, and HEDIS, including regulatory expectations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• 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 insurance
• Vision plan
• 401(k) with company 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 Plan
• Annual performance bonus

Salary Range for Massachusetts: $100,000 - $140,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment, recruiting individuals based on ability and contribution, regardless of sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.