Description

Overview RTI’s Health Care Model Implementation Center (HCMI) has a Director opening for the Implementation Data Analysis Program. The program provides analytic data development and statistical programming expertise. Integrating a software development perspective into our analytic approach, our experienced team of programmer/analysts uses our deep knowledge with multi-source, multi-platform healthcare data to: Lead programmer teams performing complex data aggregations and calculations on Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, health exchange, state, and private insurer healthcare claims and administrative data involving hundreds of millions of records. Work with RTI health policy analysts and U.S. federal government and other clients to implement and evaluate cutting-edge healthcare initiatives. Develop innovative methods to identify, extract, structure and link complex, multi-source healthcare data to be analysis-ready Develop reusable, flexible, scalable and computationally efficient analytic solutions for use across studies and platforms, to produce results that are consistent and reproducible Support primary and secondary uses of healthcare data to answer healthcare questions (Value-based payment program implementation and evaluation / Quality measure implementation / Payment analytics such as risk adjustment) Help with proposals in terms of informing technical aspects as well as budgeting and naming programmer staff as well as identifying potential new business. Work location of the individual is flexible, to include telecommuters.

The Director will report to the Center Director. Responsibilities Participating in Division and Center Leadership meetings, and development of the Division and Center strategies. Fostering employee growth and development by meeting regularly with each staff member to discuss ongoing work, upcoming opportunities, project, proposal, scientific stature, and workload/level of effort. Performing administrative management duties, such as recruiting and orienting new employees, monitoring overhead investments, as well as guiding program manager(s) in staff management Contributing to Division-wide and Center-wide management activities Creating and assuring implementation of RTI’s workplace culture which is aligned with Lead Forward behaviors. Working across SSES to strategize and manage the transition from SAS to open-source languages for the larger programming group and analyst community as well Meeting regularly with the Center Director and functioning as a liaison and thought partner between the leadership team and program staff to ensure staff are well informed and well-prepared for upcoming client developments/technology advancements. Manage staff through performance planning, development and evaluation process. Ensure staff development and career progression.

Ensure practices in place to ensure/drive towards a high level of staff morale and retention. Guide promotion and succession processes. As a scientific/technical manager, may write and review proposals or portions of proposals. Participate in business development activities including meetings with prospective clients. Identify strategic opportunities for function and work with business development to market these opportunities. As a scientific/technical manager, may lead or support appropriate part of complex projects; mentor staff in project leadership Maintaining transparent communication. Addressing conflicts or issues as they arise, escalating as necessary. Being forward looking and receptive to new processes; helping staff understand and buy-in to changes/refinements. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: PhD with at least 10 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with at least 14 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 years of relevant experience. Strong track record of SAS and SQL programming on projects that focus on program implementation, outcome evaluations, and/or quantitative analysis. Experience managing or leading complex programming tasks on projects for federal agencies (CMS, CDC, and/or FDA preferred).

To apply, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing project programming teams, such as in a Lead Project Programmer role, preferred. Experience with administrative management of programming or other staff, such as in a Program Manager role or equivalent, preferred. Experience managing groups of research staff who focus on programming, quantitative methods, data science, statistics, and/or software development preferred. Familiarity with Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services computer systems, data (particularly Medicare, Medicaid, or health exchange data), and technical directions preferred. EEO & Pay Equity Statements For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here. RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer. At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a 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, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance. Equal Pay Act Minimum/Range $184,000 – $227,000

Responsibilities

Participating in Division and Center Leadership meetings, and development of the Division and Center strategies. Fostering employee growth and development by meeting regularly with each staff member to discuss ongoing work, upcoming opportunities, project, proposal, scientific stature, and workload/level of effort. Performing administrative management duties, such as recruiting and orienting new employees, monitoring overhead investments, as well as guiding program manager(s) in staff management Contributing to Division-wide and Center-wide management activities Creating and assuring implementation of RTI’s workplace culture which is aligned with Lead Forward behaviors. Working across SSES to strategize and manage the transition from SAS to open-source languages for the larger programming group and analyst community as well Meeting regularly with the Center Director and functioning as a liaison and thought partner between the leadership team and program staff to ensure staff are well informed and well-prepared for upcoming client developments/technology advancements. Manage staff through performance planning, development and evaluation process. Ensure staff development and career progression. Ensure practices in place to ensure/drive towards a high level of staff morale and retention. Guide promotion and succession processes. As a scientific/technical manager, may write and review proposals or portions of proposals. Participate in business development activities including meetings with prospective clients. Identify strategic opportunities for function and work with business development to market these opportunities. As a scientific/technical manager, may lead or support appropriate part of complex projects; mentor staff in project leadership Maintaining transparent communication. Addressing conflicts or issues as they arise, escalating as necessary. Being forward looking and receptive to new processes; helping staff understand and buy-in to changes/refinements

Qualification

Minimum Qualifications: PhD with at least 10 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with at least 14 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 years of relevant experience. Strong track record of SAS and SQL programming on projects that focus on program implementation, outcome evaluations, and/or quantitative analysis. Experience managing or leading complex programming tasks on projects for federal agencies (CMS, CDC, and/or FDA preferred). To apply, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing project programming teams, such as in a Lead Project Programmer role, preferred. Experience with administrative management of programming or other staff, such as in a Program Manager role or equivalent, preferred. Experience managing groups of research staff who focus on programming, quantitative methods, data science, statistics, and/or software development preferred. Familiarity with Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services computer systems, data (particularly Medicare, Medicaid, or health exchange data), and technical directions preferred