Serve as a subject matter and methodological expert in the implementation and monitoring of federal health programs, especially alternative payment models, and value-based care initiatives.
Provide leadership in designing monitoring frameworks, performance metrics, data collection plans, and analytic strategies for implementation and monitoring contracts.
Contribute to AIR’s technical vision for CMS and CMMI work, helping shape approaches that meet federal expectations for rigor, transparency, and accuracy.
Direct large, complex implementation and monitoring or evaluation projects—or a portfolio of smaller projects—ensuring alignment with federal requirements and high quality delivery, on time and on budget.
Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of project procedures, including monitoring plans, analytic plans, research protocols, monitoring reports, risk summaries, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

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 leadership experience or large task leadership experience on complex implementation, analytics, research, or evaluation projects.
Direct experience working on CMS implementation, monitoring, evaluation, or operational support.
Proven track record of winning or contributing to winning new business with CMS or other HHS agencies.
Extensive knowledge of Medicare payment policy, Medicaid and/or Medicare Advantage.
Experience working with Medicare or Medicaid claims, and other publicly available datasets.

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Monitoring and Compliance Lead, Healthcare Innovations

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