Senior Quantitative Researcher – CMMI Evaluations

American Institutes for Research; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American Institutes for Research seeks a Senior Quantitative Researcher for CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) Evaluations. The role supports evaluations of Medicare policies and delivery models, with flexible US-based remote work or office options in multiple states.

You will lead complex projects, guide analytic methods, and mentor staff while communicating findings to diverse audiences. The ideal candidate has a PhD (or advanced degree) with substantial relevant experience, and a track record in

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s with relevant experience in health economics, health services research or quantitative analysis.
• Experience leading evaluations of CMS/CMMI models and managing project workstreams.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid data and public datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex evaluations of Medicare payment and service delivery models.
• Provide technical leadership for quasi-experimental designs and data analyses.
• Coach and develop team members; manage staffing and client relationships.
• Support business development, capture planning, and proposal responses.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Leadership

Business development

Technical writing

Attention to detail

PHI/PII handling

Education

PhD in Economics/Health Services/Quantitative Psychology

Master's in related field

Job description

Senior Quantitative Researcher – CMMI Evaluations

US-Remote | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-IL-Chicago | US-CA-Sacramento | US-TX-Austin

Join AIR as aSenior Quantitative Researcher – CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) Evaluationswith our Healthcare Innovations team. Our team works collaboratively to unravel the intertwined challenges of health care quality, costs, and access. Our team of experts – nurses, physicians, psychologists, economists, sociologists, data scientists, and public health experts – advance evidence and save lives by leading rigorous research and evaluation; results-driven technical assistance and training; and leading-edge data science and technology tools.

This position has the flexibility to 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:

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioural and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Responsibilities:

• Supports business development activities for CMS and CMMI, including capture planning, client engagement, opportunity shaping, proposal development, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Serves in leadership roles (e.g. task or workstream lead, deputy project director) for complex evaluations of Medicare payment and service delivery models, ensuring task execution, quality of task deliverables, staffing, and client relationships.
• Provides technical leadership for evaluations of CMMI models and demonstrations, including technical expertise with quasi-experimental designs, mixed-methods research, Medicare and/or Medicaid claims analyses, analysis of EHR data, beneficiary and provider outcomes, and sub-group analyses.
• Effectively coaches and manages others to promote their development; sets developmental goals and measurements for staff.
• Fosters an environment that values a wide range of perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and individual strengths.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Ph.D. in Economics, Health Services Research, Quantitative Psychology, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years experience managing task or workstreams within a larger project.
• Served in a project leadership role (e.g., Deputy Project Director, Task Lead, or similar) on one or more CMMI model evaluation contracts.
• Demonstrated success leading or contributing to winning proposals for CMS, AHRQ, or other HHS agencies.
• Extensive knowledge of Medicare payment policy, Medicare Advantage, and/or Medicaid.
• Knowledge of Medicare claims, provider claims, survey data, EHR data, and publicly available datasets.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with federal clients and partners.
• Ability to communicate complex evaluation findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Must possess strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills at a senior level.
• Ability to lead teams, especially for business development activities as part of pre‑RFP planning and design, and through proposal response.
• Extensive success in writing, conceptualizing, analyzing, and consulting on large‑scale federally funded projects.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing.
• Command of appropriate protections and handling of data sets containing PHI/PII

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.

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braid, locs, and twists), creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (e.g., cancer), sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, or military or veteran status. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug‑free work environment.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at [e-mail] or call 202.403.5000.

AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. 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.

Anticipated Annual Salary Range

$120,000 - $150,000 USD

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