Center for Improving Value in Health Care · 1 month ago
Director of Evaluation Innovation & Research
Denver, CO, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expThe Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) is an independent, mission-driven nonprofit focused on advancing health equity and improving health care through data. The Director of Evaluation, Innovation, and Research will lead the development of evaluation and innovation projects, ensuring that services meet stakeholder needs and translating complex data into actionable insights for policy and decision-making.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and manage a portfolio of evaluation, innovation and research projects aligned with CIVHC’s strategic priorities
A strong understanding of claims data–driven research and evaluation, and its role in applied health economics, is essential to this position—ensuring that analyses translate utilization, cost, and outcome patterns into policy- and market-relevant insights that inform payment, coverage, and affordability decisions statewide
Design and implement novel evaluation methods, leveraging CO APCD and external data sources to drive health system transformation
Partner with our Data Access and Impact department and prospective CIVHC clients to co-design innovative projects that advance health equity, affordability, and outcomes
Collaborate with the VP of Data Solutions and the CTO to set and execute CIVHC’s strategic goals for the Data Solutions Department
Actively participate in the Senior Leadership Team as a thought partner to support CIVHC’s strategy and operations
Support conversations with prospective CIVHC clients around project scoping, methodology, and the benefits of CO APCD data
Support the identification, pursuit, and securing grant funding to support CIVHC’s evaluation and innovation priorities
Provide organization-wide consultation services on applying and implementing evaluation and innovation methodologies
Provide guidance to all Data Solutions teams on best practices using claims analysis for evaluation and research
Develop and publish one high-impact publication or journal article annually that showcases CIVHC’s contributions and outcomes
Document workflows, processes, and policies to support evaluation, innovation, and research
Set and monitor project timelines and progress, adapting as needed to meet deadlines
Coordinate with all teams across CIVHC to ensure integration and impact
Perform other duties as assigned
Develops, manages, and leads a growing, currently six-person team focused on Evaluation, Innovation, and Research projects
Provides mentorship and professional development support to Analysts and Managers
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff
Oversees the daily workflow of the teams
Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
Handles discipline and termination of employees per company policy
Qualification
Required
Expertise in evaluation design, innovative methodologies, and healthcare claims data analysis
Proven track record of developing, executing and publishing impactful research and evaluation projects
Demonstrated success managing and growing teams
Deep knowledge of health care data (claims, clinical, vital statistics, social determinants of health, etc.)
Comprehensive understanding of reimbursement methodologies
Strategic, creative, and curious problem solver passionate about advancing CIVHCs mission
Strong ability to translate data into actionable insights for diverse partners
Excellent attention to detail, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and adept at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Ability to inspire and motivate others in a mission-driven context
Master's degree in a public health, health policy, health economics, or a relevant field; eight years of relevant experience may be considered in place of education
Eight or more years of experience executing claims-based healthcare evaluation or research
A minimum of 2 years of experience managing a team is required
Demonstrated record of publication in peer-reviewed journals or equivalent outlets is required; candidates must be able to provide a portfolio of publications during the interview process
Preferred
Expertise in health care policy, reform, and implementation preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Life and disability insurance
403(b) Retirement plan contributions
Additional voluntary benefits
Company
Center for Improving Value in Health Care
CIVHC equips partners and communities in Colorado and across the nation with the resources, services and unbiased data needed to improve health and health care.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ana English
President and CEO
Kristin Paulson JD, MPH
Chief Executive Officer
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