Senior Health Policy Analyst – Center for Innovation in Health Policy and Practice

Job Description: • Lead and/or contribute to highly complex health research projects across capability areas in RTI’s Solutions organization • Contribute to research tasks of significant technical complexity, developing and implementing innovative and creative technical solutions to research problems, questions, and issues • Review and improve project reports, develop and manage budgets, define costing plans and monitor project costs • Present results of research and policy analyses to clients and at professional conferences • Manage and mentor early career, mid-level, and other senior-level staff to achieve project goals • Manage quality control processes across all aspects of projects to ensure delivery of high quality and accurate work products • Maintain close and productive communication with clients • Act as a subject matter expert on federal public health insurance program policy and value-based payment across payers, including accountable care organization (ACO) models • Anticipate internal and or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommend process, product or service improvements • Contribute to the development of functional strategy on projects of significant technical complexity, contract value, or strategic importance; support project teams to achieve milestones and objectives • Design and manage analyses to evaluate the impact of health care programs and policies, or to support the implementation of health care programs testing delivery system and payment redesign • Lead teams in performing research tasks of significant technical complexity • In collaboration with RTI’s Growth organization, contribute to planning and developing the Center’s business development strategy • Develop new business avenues and opportunities by establishing close client relationships and being recognized for technical expertise • Participate in business development activities including meetings with prospective clients and leveraging strategic opportunities to promote RTI’s capabilities and services • Oversee information gathering; review technical data and information summaries • Plan and direct the preparation of large proposals of significant technical complexity, contract value, or strategic importance • Develop and expand RTI reputation as “resident expert” in a technical/methodological area Requirements: • A PhD with at least 10 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 14 years of related experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 years of related experience • Experience designing, implementing, or evaluating Medicare value-based payment programs • Demonstrated expertise in the Medicare Shared Savings Program and accountable care organizations (ACOs) • Experience supporting policy change through notice and comment federal rulemaking • Experience building consensus across multiple stakeholders • Experience leading large teams (30+ staff) • Experience developing, testing, and implementing cost efficiency measures • Experience developing and operationalizing provider reports • Experience with approaches toward improving operational efficiency, e.g., LEAN or Kaizen • Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel • Ability to multi-task • Ability to work well with others and independently • Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing • Attention to detail and accuracy • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship for employment visa status Benefits: • Competitive base salary • Generous paid time off policy • Merit based annual increases • Bonus opportunities • Robust recognition program • Competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability) • Access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan • Paid parental leave for all parents • Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments • Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities • Employee assistance program • Numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance Apply Now Apply Now