IT Specialist (AI)
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About the Role
READY TO SHAPE DRUG POLICY RESEARCH FOR MEDICARE? Join the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation as a Senior Research and Evaluation Lead, driving research and evaluation of drugs covered under Medicare Parts B and D. At CMS, you'll design evaluations of payment models and demonstrations, analyze the impact of drug policies, and deliver findings that shape how medications are paid for and delivered to millions of beneficiaries. Your research could improve drug access and affordability for millions. Are you ready to get started? NOW HIRING: Senior Research and Evaluation Lead. We're looking for a Senior Technical Analyst to serve in CMMI's Division of Data Research & Analytic Methods, focusing on research and evaluation related to drugs covered under Medicare Parts B and D. There are Multiple Locations: Atlanta, GA | Rockville, MD | Woodlawn, MD (Telework eligible)
Responsibilities
Design, coordinate, and monitor evaluations of model tests and demonstration projects, and conduct studies on delivery and payment of services under Medicare and Medicaid/CHIP Perform senior technical policy review and guidance of research and demonstration projects pertaining to drugs covered under Medicare Parts B and D Prepare reports, presentations, and articles incorporating research results and present findings to CMS and DHHS officials Represent CMS at conferences and in technical discussions with professional, public, and private organizations Manage and monitor assigned research and demonstration studies as a COR, reviewing technical adequacy of deliverables
Qualifications
Education required:Degree in behavioral or social science or related discipline (or a qualifying combination of education and experience) Position: GS-0101-14 (2 vacancies) Note: Requires COR III certification. Resume and transcripts required (2-page resume limit). Apply through USAJOBS by October 15, 2026. Required Skills What we need: Experience designing, directing, or conducting quantitative analyses of changes related to drugs in Medicaid and/or Medicare Parts B and/or D Background leading or participating in projects analyzing the impact of healthcare regulations, statutes, or policies on Medicare or Medicaid programs Experience summarizing study findings and making recommendations to stakeholders (senior leadership, scientific groups, healthcare organizations, Federal agencies Salary: $107,446 - $139,684/year (varies by location) #HealthResearch #DrugPolicy #Medicare #ProgramEvaluation #HealthEconomics #CMMI #FederalJobs #CMS