Senior Research and Evaluation Lead

Centers-For-Medicare-and-Medicaid-Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in Atlanta seeks a Senior Technical Analyst for DDRAM to guide data-driven evaluations of drugs covered under Medicare Parts B and D. This Senior Research and Evaluation Lead will help advance quantitative analyses and policy impact assessments within the DDRAM group.

The role emphasizes communicating findings to senior leadership and stakeholders across CMS and partner organizations, shaping evidence-based decisions on drug coverage and related

Qualifications

• Designing, directing, or conducting quantitative analyses related to drugs in Medicaid/Medicare Parts B and/or D.
• Leading or participating in projects analyzing the impact of healthcare regulations on Medicare/Medicaid.
• Summarizing findings and making recommendations to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative analyses of drug-related changes in Medicaid and Medicare Parts B/D.
• Lead or participate in projects evaluating the impact of healthcare regulations or policies on CMS programs.
• Summarize study results and present recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), Research & Rapid Cycle Eval. Group (RREG), Div. of Data Research & Analytic Methods (DDRAM).

As a Social Science Research Analyst, referred to here as, Senior Research and Evaluation Lead, GS-0101-14, you will serve as a Senior Technical Analyst for DDRAM's work relating to drugs covered under Medicare Parts B and D.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

In order to qualify for the GS-14, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include:

1. Designing, directing, or conducting quantitative analyses of changes related to drugs in Medicaid and/or Medicare Parts B and/or D; AND
2. Leading or participating in projects to analyze the impact of healthcare related regulations, statutes, or policies on Medicare or Medicaid programs (i.e., Medicare Part B and/or D drugs); AND
3. Summarizing findings or results from studies and making recommendations on healthcare related issues to stakeholders (e.g., senior leadership, scientific groups, healthcare organizations, Federal agencies).

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Crow, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.