[Remote] Senior or Lead Health Policy Analyst (full-time or part-time)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Econometrica, Inc. is a research and management organization committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective economic and analytical services. They are seeking a Senior or Lead Health Policy Analyst to analyze Medicare program policies and provide guidance to junior staff, ensuring high-quality research deliverables. Responsibilities • Analyze Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) ongoing policy updates and related legislation, statute, regulations, and sub-regulatory guidance to determine each policy change’s impact to CMS Payment Standardization • Provide guidance, direction, and review to junior and mid-level staff to produce high-quality research deliverables Skills • Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Policy, or a related field • Knowledge of Medicare payment programs, CMS payment operations, key stakeholders, federal healthcare statutes, regulations, and the rulemaking process • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively, approach complex problems methodically, and interpret quantitative policy • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills • 3+ years of experience researching and interpreting Medicare Part A, Part B, and/or Part D program policies • Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth policy research and rapidly develop subject-matter expertise in Medicare FFS payment and related regulatory areas • Strong working knowledge of federal healthcare statutes and regulations, with the ability to interpret new or evolving policies and translate them into actionable research and analysis • Proven ability to independently manage research and policy projects from initiation through completion • Working knowledge of CMS payment operations, including Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), other key stakeholders, and coding/claims processes, with ability to analyze operational data to support policy initiatives • Comfortable mapping policy requirements to relevant code and data outputs, identifying likely points of impact, and flagging potential inconsistencies for further review • 7+ years of experience researching and interpreting Medicare Part A, Part B, and/or Part D program policies • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex Medicare policy research initiatives, rapidly develop expertise in evolving regulatory and rulemaking areas, and effectively balance multiple competing priorities • Experience guiding policy analysis, framing complex policy questions, and advising senior leadership through clear, evidence-driven insights • Deep understanding of CMS payment operations, including the roles of MACs and other key Medicare payment stakeholders, with the ability to apply this knowledge to guide complex policy and operational decisions • Advanced understanding of coding and claims submission/payment processes, with the ability to apply insights to guide complex policy and operational decisions • Skilled at connecting policy changes to code and data; able to independently evaluate routine code change needs and provide programmers with context-rich guidance for more complex investigations • Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring staff and leading teams or workstreams • A Master's degree is preferred but not required • Familiarity with CMS payment standardization is preferred • Experience mentoring or guiding junior staff is preferred Benefits • Company-subsidized healthcare plan and vision/dental coverage. • Excellent training and development opportunities. • Discount garage parking at our Bethesda office. • Referral bonuses. • 401(k) program. • Organized social activities. • Metro SmartBenefits® Program. Company Overview • Econometrica is a research company that provides research and management services. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job