Senior CMS Strategy Advisor (Remote)

Commence

Virginia Beach (VA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Commence is a mission-led, technology-driven company in Virginia Beach, VA, seeking a Sr. Advisor to guide strategy across CMS. You will translate CMS policy direction into concrete implications for health and technology portfolios while advising leadership on which CMS programs best fit Commence capabilities.

You will help craft white papers, respond to RFIs, and build relationships across the CMS ecosystem to strengthen program stewardship and outcomes.

Qualifications

10+ years in federal health care, including service at CMS in a senior leadership capacity
Deep working knowledge of CMS programs and how centers/ offices interact to set priorities
Advanced degree in public health, health policy, economics, public administration, law, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Guide company strategy for CMS across programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and quality initiatives
Advise leadership on CMS priorities, centers, programs and problem sets
Translate CMS policy direction and budget into implications for health and technology portfolios
Draft white papers, RFI responses, and thought leadership aligning with CMS priorities
Foster relationships across the CMS ecosystem, including research orgs and associations
Advise delivery leadership to meet client expectations and maintain program stewardship