CMS Regulatory Specialist, Health Data Platforms - Product Manager

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The Health Data Platforms team at PA Consulting is a leading provider of managed software services for healthcare quality measurement and reporting. Our Health Data Platforms team is dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes through innovative technology solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled Product Manager to driving the development of our software products towards customer value within the frameworks of regulations, such as those from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). By applying ingenuity to the building of data platforms for the clinical and biopharmaceutical community, PA aspires to change the course of care across the medical spectrum.

Job Summary: The CMS Regulatory Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring our software and services provide customer value while complying with regulations and quality initiatives. This individual will work closely with our product development team as a Product Manager, guiding the creation and enhancement of our healthcare quality measurement and reporting solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Product Management (including experience in product ownership within a software development environment). The role will require extensive client interaction and provide opportunities to shape client investments in quality measurement and improvement beyond what is required by current programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Product Owner for the software development team, defining product vision, roadmap, and requirements.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, quality assurance, and customer support, to ensure requirements are met. Look ahead. identify areas of investment, and incorporate into the development backlog/roadmap.
• Stay current with industry trends and changes in CMS regulations to proactively address potential impacts on our products.
• Monitor and interpret CMS regulations and guidelines to ensure compliance across all software products.
• Act as the primary point of contact for CMS-related inquiries and audits.
• Provide training and support to internal teams on CMS regulatory requirements and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in policy, regulatory affairs, information technology, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in software product management, preferably with a focus on healthcare quality measurement and reporting.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner in a software development environment.
• Understanding of quality measurement, and of CMS quality reporting programs such as MIPS, MACRA, and HEDIS. Experience with the regulatory expectations and requirements around these programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Certification in product management (e.g., CSPO) is a plus.

Flexible Hybrid Working Schedule (Boston)

Benefits package at PA  

• Group medical insurance  
• Health Savings Account with company match  
• Teladoc and informed Nurse line resources  
• Long term care plan  
• Group dental insurance  
• Vision plan  
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company profit sharing contribution  
• Commuter and Parking tax-savings benefit  
• 15 days paid vacation days with the opportunity to buy five additional days  
• 10 paid Holidays plus 10 paid sick days  
• Company and Voluntary income protection benefits  
• Gym and health incentive reimbursement  
• Pet and legal insurance Plans  
• Employee Assistance Plan  
• Annual performance-based bonus  

In compliance with Colorado’s, New York & Massachusetts's Equal Pay Transparency Act, PA is required to provide a reasonable salary range for this role.  This salary range is specific to the State of Massachusetts and is commensurate with experience, market data, applicant skills, internal equity and/or degrees/certifications. 

Salary Range: Low: $ 100,000 - High: $140,000

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