Health Care Research Expert and Technical Project Director (Associate)

Health Care Research Expert and Technical Project Director (Associate)

02 Jan 2025
Maryland, Rockville, 20847 Rockville USA

Health Care Research Expert and Technical Project Director (Associate)

World at   AbtSolving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 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 diverse 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. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.The Opportunity  Abt Global seeks to expand its health care research team with the addition of a health care research expert with demonstrated success directing projects funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). As a member of the Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Capability, you will join Abt’s team of experts to conduct policy-relevant health care research and evaluation focused on post-acute care and nursing home health care. You will leverage extensive experience in managing projects related to healthcare policy, program operations, and delivery; adeptly communicating with clients; and leading interdisciplinary teams to ensure on-time and on-budget administration and clients’ high regard for the work we do.Core Responsibilities  

Serve as a project director or equivalent for projects focused on Medicare policy.

Contribute subject matter expertise in the development and use of CMS’s health care quality measures, quality improvement and provider rating systems for nursing homes or other post-acute care settings, and/or health care policy.

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of quantitative methods, leveraging skills to oversee statistical programmers and interface with the project team and the client on technical matters.

Demonstrate and apply knowledge Medicare policy with particular focus on post-acute care and nursing home health care settings and related programs.

Contribute deep experience and apply best practices in project management and delivery for smooth execution of research and program support/operations contracts for CMS and/or other federal clients.

Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity with delivery of client deliverables.

Serve as primary point of contact with clients and provide client-centered and results-oriented leadership. Identify, anticipate, and respond to client objectives, needs, and requests, ensuring that they are understood by the project team.

Provide quality oversight to the team and ensure that the project adheres to Abt’s project quality standards and procedures and all deliverables are delivered on time and exceed client expectations for quality, rigor, and accuracy.

Develop and manage work plans, timelines, and budgets, reviewing and updating them throughout the project lifecycle to plan resources for the work to be completed.

Deliver regular progress reports; work with project financial analysts to prepare invoices; report on project health to Abt’s management team; and provide regular budget updates and financial projections.

Develop and manage subcontractor agreements, scopes of work, and performance; data use agreements; and other formal arrangements with external partners.

Manage project teams while sharing leadership and responsibility for high-quality project execution with a core team of experienced technical staff who are in such roles as Principal Investigator, Technical Project Director, Director of Analysis, and Task Leader.

Collaborate with the Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Capability’s Leadership and people managers to articulate staffing needs of the project, establish expectations for staff time, and provide feedback on staff performance.

Lead with a collegial and cooperative style to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary health care research staff who are responsible for developing and executing the project’s research design, analysis, deliverables, and other technical aspects of the contracted work. This includes communicating respectfully, meeting deadlines, and exercising initiative to resolve complex challenges.

Coach, review and delegate work to early and mid-career staff.

Cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with clients and external partners.  

Support and lead business development efforts related to policy implementation, program operations, and quality improvement, particularly in the Medicare domain  

Support the market team with strategic planning and the development of new products, operational plans/procedures, and technology solutions to be responsive to emerging client needs, and to help streamline and grow our portfolio of work in these areas. 

Support the development and dissemination of project deliverables and other products to share project findings through papers, technical reports, client briefings, presentations and other media.

Represent Abt in a professional manner and effectively communicate with clients, external partners, and the public. 

What We Value  

Demonstrated understanding and application of quantitative methods specific to health care research.

Demonstrated technical expertise and desire to further develop expertise in health care research, particularly related to post-acute care and nursing home health care settings and related program.

Demonstrated ability to lead contract research projects for CMS and manage tasks throughout the project lifecycle as well as to coordinate the work of multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality work on time and on budget. 

Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification or other demonstrated experience successfully implementing best practices for managing federal contracts. 

Knowledge of and skill leading CMS projects and experience working with CMS as a client.

Knowledge of and experience with CMS claims and other administrative data is a plus.

Demonstrated success with business development and proposal management, including the ability to manage or lead proposals for CMS opportunities.  

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to deliver clear and concise messages to project teams and clients. Experience building consensus with clients and project teams to harmonize client priorities and team resources. 

Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under tight deadlines.

Ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems, respond to client requests in situations where guidance is unclear or absent, and pivot quickly to meet evolving client needs and requests.

Aptitude and interest in mentoring earlier career staff and skill managing multidisciplinary teams. 

A strong commitment to Abt’s mission and to incorporating principles of inclusiveness and recognition of cultural distinctions into research and interactions with colleagues. 

A well-rounded interpersonal skill set with a demonstrated ability to build relationships with clients, funders, and health policy leaders, and to work effectively in a team environment. 

Master’s degree + 7 years of relevant experience or PhD + 4 years of relevant experience

What We Offer   Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Global provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.  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.  This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $105,000 to $168,00 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.  Disclaimer: Abt Global will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.     #LI-CO1  

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