VP/Executive Director of Federal Value-Based Care, Measure Development, & Medicare (Remote Eligible)

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-05-31
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About Mathematica: Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics.

Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength.

You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength.

Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities:
The Opportunity
Mathematica’s Federal Payors & Delivery Transformation Division seeks an Executive Director or Vice President who will drive growth and lead a significant portfolio of project work within the Center for Medicare (CM), the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), and the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ) at CMS.

This position may be filled at either the Executive Director or Vice President level, depending on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. Please review the information below for details on the responsibilities and qualifications associated with each level.

In either role, the candidate will provide vision and oversight to help Mathematica position for, win, and execute complex, high-profile engagements while serving as a partner to CM, CMMI, and CCSQ programs and offices to address their most pressing needs.

The candidate should have substantial experience and existing relationships supporting business development with CMS programs and offices. The ideal candidate will also have a demonstrated ability to grow a practice and lead research and advisory professionals in a dynamic environment.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience leading value-based payment design, model operations and implementation, and measure development projects for CMS clients.

The Executive Director or Vice President will represent Mathematica and the Federal Payors & Delivery Transformation Division externally, establishing trust and credibility with clients through deep subject-matter expertise across complex policy and program issues.

This leader will directly manage more than 60 staff and collaborate closely with colleagues who support client delivery.

    Area Strategy & Execution
  • Work with the Senior Vice President to establish the division’s strategy for securing and executing work with CM, CMMI, and CCSQ related to model implementation and monitoring, Medicare program improvement, accountable care and incentive-based payment, and measure development and maintenance.
  • Partner closely with the Senior Vice President to support strategic planning and execution.
  • Serve as a senior leadership partner in planning and executing staff development and training to ensure teams are prepared to pursue emerging opportunities.
  • Manage the performance of staff communities within the area by monitoring key metrics such as revenue, backlog, billability, staffing needs, and related indicators.
  • Engage proactively with internal leadership to anticipate and address project staffing, proposal staffing, and staff management needs.
    Business Development & Client EngagementKey Responsibilities Include:
  • Build and sustain strong client relationships through active engagement in the CMS ecosystem and oversight of project performance.
  • Lead critical client relationships and advise teams on client needs, priorities, and preferences.
  • Monitor market signals and translate insights into strategic direction.
  • Develop and execute business strategies to drive growth and revenue.
    Leadership & Staff DevelopmentKey Responsibilities Include:
  • Serve as a senior expert and resource to staff communities, supervisors, and project directors.
  • Identify and implement strategies for

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