American Institutes for Research
Principal Researcher – CMMI Evaluations
$150K–$180K
US-Remote +6 · Remote · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026
- Location
- US-Remote
US-VA-Arlington
US-NC-Chapel Hill
US-IL-Chicago
US-CA-Sacramento
US-TX-Austin
Remote (United States) - Experience
- At least 7 years with a Ph.D. or 11 years with a Master’s degree; at least 5 years of project management experience.
- Education
- Ph.D. in Economics, Health Services Research, or a related field; alternatively, a Master’s degree.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, is not available.
About the job
Leads business development and directs complex evaluations of CMS Innovation Center payment and service delivery models, providing technical leadership and managing projects, teams, and client relationships.
What you'll do
- Lead CMS and CMMI business development, including capture planning, client engagement, proposal development, and strategic growth.
- Direct complex evaluations, overseeing project execution, quality, staffing, client relationships, and strategic direction.
- Lead evaluation methods and analysis, and coach and develop staff.
What they ask for
- Ph.D. in Economics, Health Services Research, or a related field and at least 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and at least 11 years of relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of project management experience.
- Leadership role on one or more CMMI model evaluation contracts.
- Demonstrated success leading or contributing to winning proposals for CMS, AHRQ, or other HHS agencies.
Pay
$150,000 — $180,000 USD (annual salary)
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