JOB DESCRIPTION

The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Advancing data-driven innovations is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 2,000+ people in over 40 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome representative ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. We create value driven partnerships around the world, but our greatest focus is on empowering our employees to advance our mission.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

As the Research Project Lead, you will serve as a key leader on a large CMS contract, driving empirical, analytical, and conceptual work to link datasets that improve payment accuracy and inform policy decisions.

Core Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Oversee and monitor major research projects, ensuring alignment with CMS objectives.
• Keep the Project Director informed of progress, challenges, and accomplishments.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks related to cost, schedule, quality, and timeliness.

Research Design & Execution

• Coordinate and document research needs for CMS and other government partners.
• Develop and implement study plans, including empirical analyses, survey instruments, and protocols.
• Conduct literature reviews and assess policy implications of findings.

Data Integration & Analysis

• Lead analyses using Medicare claims data (FISS, MCS, VMS, CWF), provider enrollment data (PECOS), and other CMS administrative datasets.
• Interpret Medicare A/B/C/D and Medicaid program and payment policies to inform research and recommendations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with CMS and federal partners to ensure research outputs meet policy and operational needs.
• Prepare clear documentation and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

What We Value

• Education: At least a master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Health Policy, Economics, Data Science, or related field, with at least seven years of experience or a PhD with at least four years of related experience.
• Experience: 
  • Minimum 5 years of experience leading research projects similar to those described in the SOW.
  • At least 5 years interpreting Medicare and Medicaid payment policies and overseeing analyses using CMS datasets.
• Technical Skills: 
  • Proficiency with healthcare data systems and identifiers.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: 
  • Federal government experience.
  • Familiarity with CMS research protocols and administrative data sources.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and ability to anticipate project challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation capabilities.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Global Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $105,120 to $168,192 and may vary by ten percent downwards depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.

Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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