Principal Researcher, Health Implementation & Monitoring
Ladders
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Principal Researcher, Health Implementation & Monitoring at Ladders
For our client, a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space, Ladders is seeking a Principal Researcher, Health Implementation & Monitoring. In this pivotal role, you will significantly contribute to delivering impactful outcomes for customers and stakeholders within the Education, Government & Non-Profit sectors. You will thrive in a collaborative cross-functional environment, taking full ownership of key priorities, and benefit from high visibility, substantial growth opportunities, and direct impact on federal health initiatives.
This is a remote position open to US-based candidates only, and visa sponsorship is not available.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of monitoring frameworks and performance metrics for federal health programs.
- Manage large-scale implementation and evaluation projects, ensuring compliance and quality deliverables.
- Direct collaboration with data teams to align indicators with data sources.
- Contribute to AIR's technical vision for federal health initiatives.
- Mentor junior staff and promote a collaborative work environment.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Economics, Health Services Research, or a related field, or a Master's degree with extensive relevant experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in research management or related work; or 11 years with a Master's degree.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience on complex projects.
- Direct experience with CMS operations, implementation, or evaluation.
- Strong knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid policies.
Benefits
- Remote work flexibility within the U.S.
- Team-oriented culture that values diverse perspectives.
- Professional development opportunities and mentorship.
- Access to a network of experts in health care research.
- Commitment to social impact and evidence-based solutions.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
Key skills/competency
- Health Policy
- Research Management
- Federal Health Programs
- CMS Operations
- Medicare/Medicaid
- Implementation Science
- Program Evaluation
- Data Analysis
- Leadership
- Mentorship
How to Get Hired at Ladders
- Research Ladders and their client (AIR): Study Ladders' recruitment process and AIR's mission, values, recent news, and impact in the federal health space on their websites and professional platforms.
- Tailor your resume for federal health: Customize your resume to highlight experience in health services research, CMS operations, Medicare/Medicaid policies, and large-scale project management.
- Showcase leadership and mentorship: Provide concrete examples of leading complex projects, designing monitoring frameworks, and mentoring junior team members in your application.
- Prepare for technical policy discussions: Be ready to discuss your in-depth knowledge of federal health programs, implementation science, and evaluation methodologies during interviews.
- Emphasize your remote collaboration skills: Since this is a remote role, articulate how you effectively collaborate cross-functionally and manage projects independently in a distributed team setting.
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