Lead Principal Researcher, CMS Evaluations (Remote)

American Institutes for Research

United States

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 180,000

Full time

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Job summary

American Institutes for Research (AIR) is seeking a Principal Researcher – CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) Evaluations within its Healthcare Innovations team. The role leads CMS/CMMI evaluations, oversees project execution, and shapes strategic growth through capture planning and senior leadership in quasi-experimental designs and claims analyses.

The position supports remote work within the United States and may be based in AIR Offices.

Qualifications

PhD in Economics, Health Services Research, or related field with 7 years of experience managing and conducting research; or Master’s with 11 years of experience.
Minimum of 5 years project management experience.
Leadership roles on one or more CMMI model evaluation contracts.
Proven success in winning CMS, AHRQ, or other HHS proposals.
Extensive knowledge of Medicare payment policy, Medicare Advantage, and/or Medicaid.

Responsibilities

Lead business development activities for CMS and CMMI, including capture planning and proposal development.
Serve as Project Director or senior evaluation leader for complex evaluations of Medicare models.
Provide senior technical leadership for evaluations, including quasi-experimental designs and claims analyses.
Coach and manage staff, promoting professional development.
Foster an inclusive environment with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.