Medicaid and Medicare Policy Researcher (Healthcare)

TL;DR

Medicaid and Medicare Policy Researcher (Healthcare): Leading research and evaluation projects focused on Marketplace, Medicaid, and Medicare policy with an accent on applied quantitative analysis and evidence-based program evaluation. Focus on translating complex analytic findings into actionable insights for federal and state stakeholders to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Location: Must be based in the United States (remote or from an AIR office location; U.S. territories excluded).

Salary: $92,700–$113,000 USD

Company

A nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization conducting behavioral and social science research to address pressing challenges in the U.S. and globally.

What you will do

• Lead or contribute to the design and execution of research projects, policy analyses, and program evaluations.
• Interpret policy and regulations to provide actionable insights for federal and state stakeholders.
• Oversee statistical analyses of large, complex datasets using tools like SAS, SQL, Stata, R, or Python.
• Design data visualizations and dashboards to present quality performance metrics.
• Manage project tasks, budgets, and timelines while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, fostering inclusive team dynamics and best practices.

Requirements

• Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available.
• PhD in a relevant field or a Master’s degree with at least four years of quantitative research experience.
• Demonstrated policy expertise related to Marketplace, Medicare, and Medicaid.
• Experience working on research or technical assistance projects for federal or state agencies like CMS.
• Strong quantitative skills with experience in statistical inference methods and data quality checks.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with CMS data sources, waiver demonstrations (e.g., 1115 waivers), or value-based payment models.
• Direct experience working with CMS.
• Experience developing and writing proposals for federal agencies.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total rewards program designed to support staff.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment with experts in economics, data science, and public health.
• Commitment to inclusive team dynamics and professional development.
• Support for virtual/dispersed team collaboration.