Overview

AIR is currently seeking a Health Policy Operations Manager to join AIR’sHealth Division (https://www.air.org/our-work/health) to lead project teams providing operations and policy support to the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) Marketplace Plan Management Group, which is responsible for the annual certification of Qualified Health Plans (QHP) offered on the Marketplace exchange. The ideal candidate will enjoy applying health policy knowledge in leading operational support tasks, such as certification reviews, and be dedicated to supporting policy research efforts to advance access to quality, equitable, and affordable care for consumers. The selected candidate will lead operational support teams in assessing QHP compliance with certification review requirements related to topics such as interoperability and network adequacy, for example, and help support project management coordination across teams.

Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of ourU.S. office locations. (https://www.air.org/locations#headquarters) This does not include U.S. territories.

About AIR:

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences.We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff byclicking here (https://www.air.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion) .

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for the position include:

• Leading small to medium size project teams.

• Developing customized client-ready documents including options papers and data analysis summary results.

• Reviewing client deliverables and work products to ensure quality and consistency of content.

• Conducting status update meetings with clients and building client relationships.

• Anticipating client needs and project risks.

• Conducting literature reviews of technical and professional publications.

• Write, compile, and edit assigned portions of business development proposals.

• Review work products to ensure quality and consistency of content.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Master’s degree in health administration, MPP, MBA or MPA (with health-related focus/concentrations) with a minimum 7 years of relevant experience or PhD with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience as a project manager projects and teams.

• Knowledge of health care policy topics, such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), health insurance Exchanges, network adequacy, interoperability, and/or health care quality initiatives.

• Business development proposal and client report preparation experience.

• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods is preferred but not required.

• Familiarity with Agile and Lean Six Sigma models is preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of the annual Marketplace qualified health plan (QHP) certification process and operations is preferred but not required.

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to engage with clients and proactively anticipate project support needs.

• Demonstrated ability to lead large scale projects and successfully manage shifting priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative to identify and plan for risk.

• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring staff and ongoing professional development.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical material.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing error free client deliverables.

• Excellent project management and communication skills with the ability to work efficiently in a virtual work environment.

Disclosures:

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 for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.

AIR’s Total Rewards Program , is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated annual salary of $115,000 - $145,000. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.

AIR maintains adrug-free work environment (https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/Workplace-Drug-Policy-2023.pdf) .

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American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

American Institutes for Research’s commitment to Diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations and work environment. Diversity is valued and Inclusion is reflected in all efforts to recruit, develop, and engage the diverse staff needed to accomplish our mission.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.org or call 202.403.5000.

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Job ID 13193

Job Location United States

Category Research