Researcher, Healthcare Transformations, Quality Measurement

American Institutes for Research

Healthcare quality measurement researcher leading CMS-focused policy research at AIR. Developing measures, analyzing complex datasets, and guiding expert panels, reports, QA/QC, budgets, and proposals.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,000 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in health policy quality measurement, including the development and implementation of quality measures, statistical analysis of complex datasets, and effective communication of findings to diverse audiences. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage project budgets while ensuring quality and compliance with CMS standards.

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PhD In Public PolicyQuality Measure DevelopmentStatistical Analysis Of DatasetsProposal Development For Federal AgenciesExperience With CMS

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Hard Skills

Quality MeasurementStatistical AnalysisData InterpretationTechnical Report WritingBudget ManagementQuality AssuranceMeasure Specification DevelopmentData SynthesisFacilitation Of Expert PanelsEvaluation Against CMS Criteria

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaboration

Industry Keywords

CMS Quality Program RulesConsensus-Based EntityPublic HealthHealth PolicyPatient-Reported OutcomesAdministrative DatasetsSurvey DatasetsMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationTechnical Material PresentationChild Safeguarding Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a task and project leader on a broad portfolio of health policy work focused primarily on quality measurement
Support the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of quality measures
Support development of measure specifications
Specify, oversee, and interpret descriptive and statistical analyses of large, complex datasets
Prepare and lead technical expert panel discussions on measure gaps, specifications, and testing results
Critically evaluate literature supporting measure specifications
Evaluate testing results against CMS Consensus-Based Entity evaluation criteria
Synthesize feedback to develop recommendations and improvements for quality measures
Interpret CMS quality program rules
Communicate methods, findings, and implications to technical and non-technical policy audiences
Author technical reports, memoranda, and documentation
Develop and manage budgets with a Project Manager and communicate timelines, scope, and resources with clients
Ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency through QA/QC processes
Supervise and mentor research staff on project tasks and professional development
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment
Contribute to and lead proposal development

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in public policy, health policy, public administration, public health or related field, or nursing, OR a Master’s degree in one of these fields with 4+ years of relevant experience
Experience presenting technical material to varied audiences and facilitating expert working groups
Experience developing and writing proposals for federal agencies
Experience developing, implementing, and/or adapting quality measures for federal programs
Experience with large administrative, patient-reported outcome, and survey datasets
Exposure to CMS’s Measures Management Blueprint and Consensus-Based Entity endorsement requirements is preferred, but not required
Direct experience working with CMS is preferred, but not required
Strong attention to detail
Ability to lead and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to learn quickly, take direction, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong presentation, professional development delivery, and facilitation skills
Comfortable working in a virtual/dispersed work environment
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
May need to meet certain residency requirements depending on project work
Selected candidates must undergo reference and background checks
Must adhere to AIR’s child safeguarding standards and principles

Benefits

Comp & perks

AIR’s Total Rewards Program
Competitive compensation based on internal and external equity
Remote work option within the United States
Opportunity for professional development
Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer
Reasonable accommodation during the employment process
Reference and background checks
Drug-free work environment