Senior Quantitative Researcher, Federal Health Program Implementation and Evaluation

Job overview

The Senior Quantitative Researcher, Federal Health Program Implementation and Evaluation role is remote within the states listed in the posting. Pay is $130,000–$160,000 per year. The role supports federal health program implementation and evaluation, including work for CMS/CMMI; Commence focuses on data-driven solutions intended to improve health outcomes and care processes. The researcher translates program designs and policy goals into operational methods, conducts implementation analytics and evaluations, and turns findings into recommendations for federal clients. Collaboration with economists, data scientists, engineers, and model teams supports effective program operations and evidence-based decisions.

What you'll do

• Translate model design documents and policy goals into operational methodologies and specifications
• develop and implement value-based care methodologies
• design and conduct evaluations using comparison groups and quasi-experimental methods
• partner with economists, data scientists, and engineers on research and platform-based methods
• lead or collaborate on methodology documents, evaluation reports, briefings, and proposals
• mentor junior researchers and analysts
• and manage teams, priorities, client engagement, and timely delivery of quality products.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior quantitative researcher

commence

remote

federal health programs

cms

cmmi

alternative payment models

program evaluation

medicare and medicaid data

quasi-experimental methods

health policy

$130k–$160k

occasional travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a Ph.D. with 4+ years of relevant experience or a master’s degree with 8+ years, plus hands-on CMS/CMMI alternative payment model implementation or evaluation experience. Occasional travel to the Baltimore/Washington, DC area is stated. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to obtain and maintain a CMS-required public trust background investigation.

About the employer

Commence is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.