Applied Research Scientist

All scientific leads are expected to substantively engage research staff on their teams in the conceptualization, creation, and dissemination of the research work product. This requires staff mentorship and purposeful skill development. We cultivate a culture of professional growth, self-discovery, and alignment of work to purpose. Successful candidates will have experience of successfully supporting and mentoring colleagues.

Primary Responsibility:

• • Manage and implement quality measurement, grant, contracts, and/or research projects.

    Complete high-quality research work product for a series of internal and externally funded projects.

    Manage and supervise project teams including staff, consultants, subcontractors, and collaborators.

    Support the growth and development of NCQA staff.

    Steward resources and complete work according to established timelines.

    Responsibilities include leading and supervising project teams, research, analysis, and preparation of written and verbal communications, as well as management of various work streams related to this work.

• Participate in projects that inform performance measurement strategy and product design: Participate and support NCQA multi-function teams and workgroups involved in developing and enhancing NCQA products and services.

• Support the development of proposals to secure external funding for new content development: Contribute content to written proposals, presentations to potential funders, consult on the development of proposal budgets as a SME.

• Support or represent NCQA to scientific and stakeholder audiences: Expand revenue generation by either seeking to fully utilize and expand existing projects as well as assisting in the pursuit of new contracts and grants.
• People Development: Provide direction, instruction, coaching, and support to fellow staff on projects as appropriate.

Education and Skillset:

• Master’s degree in clinical research and informatics or relevant field. Doctoral degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience developing products or strategies in behavioral health, health equity, primary care, and patient experience using digital data sources.
• Experience with performance measures, quality improvement program evaluation and/or accreditation issues.
• Experience managing projects for external clients in the health care industry.
• Decision making, team management, public speaking, writing, ability to work under pressure, deadline oriented, flexible and able to adapt to contingent environments.
• Demonstrated experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise appreciable latitude for independent judgment and action.

Compensation & Benefits:

• For new hires, this position pays in the range of $135K – $160K per year, depending on experience.
• This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus, payable in accordance with policy.
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