American Institutes for Research
Senior Quantitative Researcher – CMMI Evaluations
$120K–$150K
US-Remote +6 · Remote · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Location
- US-Remote
US-VA-Arlington
US-NC-Chapel Hill
US-IL-Chicago
US-CA-Sacramento
US-TX-Austin
Remote (United States) - Experience
- 3+ years with a Ph.D. or 7+ years with a Master’s degree; at least 2 years managing tasks or workstreams.
- Education
- Ph.D. in Economics, Health Services Research, Quantitative Psychology, 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 quantitative research and evaluation of CMS Innovation Center payment and service delivery models, while supporting business development, client relationships, and staff development.
What you'll do
- Lead tasks or workstreams for complex evaluations, ensuring delivery quality, staffing, and client relationships.
- Provide technical leadership on evaluation design and analyses, including claims, EHR, and outcome analyses.
- Support CMS and CMMI business development, proposals, and strategic growth; coach and develop staff.
What they ask for
- Ph.D. in Economics, Health Services Research, Quantitative Psychology, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
- At least 2 years managing tasks or workstreams within a larger project.
- Project leadership on one or more CMMI model evaluation contracts.
- Demonstrated success leading or contributing to winning proposals for CMS, AHRQ, or other HHS agencies.
Pay
$120,000 — $150,000 USD (annual salary)
Tools
quasi-experimental designs, mixed-methods research, Medicare claims, Medicaid claims, EHR data
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