Principal Researcher - Health

Join AIR as a Principal Researcher with our Health team. AIR’s Health Division specializes in research, evaluation, and technical assistance in the area of implementation and/or evaluation of alternative payment models. The selected candidate will join a strong team of researchers and health economists in the practice area of Evaluation, Methods, and Analytics, which has a diversified portfolio of projects, and benefit from various mentoring and learning opportunities. The candidate should have knowledge and experience with federal agencies, including but not limited to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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:

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

Responsibilities:

• Leads project and task execution and business development, specifically for work conducted for CMS and the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI).


• Directs execution of large complex projects or portfolio of smaller projects; oversees the planning, design, and implementation of project procedures.


• Leads proposal efforts including review of proposals for sound practices and techniques, briefings, and client relation/development activities.


• Serves as industry expert for alternative payment models, value-based reimbursement, or Medicare payment policies.


• 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, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience managing and conducting research or related work or Master’s degree and at least 11 years of relevant experience.


• Minimum of 5 years project management experience.


• Direct experience on prior or current CMMI alternative payment model contracts.


• Proven track record of winning new business with 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, and publicly available datasets. 

Skills:

• Must possess strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills at a senior level.


• Extensive success in writing, conceptualizing, analyzing, and consulting on large-scale federally funded projects.


• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing.

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 age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles 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 [email protected] or call 202.403.5000

Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer:

 AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example [email protected] is correct and [email protected] is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to [email protected].

If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams at ftc.gov/scams.