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Westat · 1 day ago

Principal Research Associate-CMS Data Analysis

Home, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $192K/yr

15+ years exp

Westat is a leader in research, data collection and analysis, and they are seeking a Principal Research Associate to lead and contribute to innovative health care programs funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The role involves developing analytic code, conducting quality assurance, and mentoring staff to ensure reliable implementation results.

AssociationConsultingMarket ResearchSocial Media

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop analytic code to implement analytic processes necessary for innovative payment model implementation

Conduct quality assurance of analytic code using CMS data systems

Develop and implement internal processes to ensure repeatable and reliable implementation results

Advise and mentor other technical staff developing implementation-related code and processes

Serve as lead programmer for innovative payment model implementation projects

Conduct ad hoc analyses to help project leads develop recommendations for the client and to decide on preferred implementation processes

Qualification

Database designData analysisQuality assuranceCMS data warehousesSQLLinuxPythonDatabricksSnowflakeOral communicationInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skills

Required

At least 15 years of experience in database design, data analysis with large-scale data warehouses, and quality assurance

Extensive experience with CMS data warehouses, including the Integrated Data Repository (IDR)

Proven expertise in leveraging CMS data warehouses to support the implementation of innovative payment models

Experience developing data documentation for CMS Innovation Center implementation projects

Proficiency with SQL, Linux, Python, Databricks, Snowflake and similar software and systems

Preferred

Non-CMS federal government work or contracting experience

Excellent oral communication skills

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Holiday Leave

Professional Development

Health Advocate

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Accident Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Company

Westat

Glassdoor3.5

Westat is a professional research firm in the social science and statistical industries.

Founded in 1963

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.westat.com

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