Digital Quality Measures Lead (Part-Time)
$208,000–$260,000 year
RemoteUnited States or Arlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Guide the organization's transition from QDM-based eCQMs to FHIR-based dQMs, including alignment with US Core and QI-Core implementation guides. Represent AIR in relevant HL7 workgroups to stay current on evolving FHIR-based quality measurement standards and serve as the primary technical point of contact with CMS and other clients. Lead technical teams authoring FHIR-based dQMs in MADiE, troubleshoot logic and terminology issues, and oversee quality of work completed by subcontractors. Manage updates of dQMs as part of the Annual Update cycle and mentor measure developers and analysts on accuracy and consistency. Vet technical partners for proposal efforts and contribute to technical approach and staffing plans for federal RFPs. Engage in client meetings, technical expert panels, and standards workgroups while building strategic partnerships with public agencies and academic institutions.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in health informatics, computer science, public health, nursing, or a related field
- Minimum of 11 years of or relevant experience
- 7+ years of experience in health care quality measurement
- Direct, hands-on experience authoring QDM-based eCQMs
- Direct, hands-on experience authoring FHIR-based dQMs
- Working knowledge of FHIR resources and implementation guides relevant to quality measurement (US Core, QI-Core, Data Exchange for Quality Measures, or similar)
- Familiarity with the CMS eCQM lifecycle, including annual update processes and value set management
- Experience on federal (ideally CMS) contracts
- Understanding of the deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder expectations of government-funded quality measurement work
- Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor junior technical staff while still doing hands-on technical work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical CMS and client audiences
- HL7 FHIR Foundation certification (or the legacy FHIR R4 Proficiency credential)
- HL7 FHIR certification or equivalent demonstrated standards expertise
- Prior experience at a CMS contractor supporting quality measure development or maintenance
- Currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis
Desired Qualifications
- HL7 FHIR certification or equivalent demonstrated standards expertise preferred but not required
- Clinical background or clinical informatics training
- Familiarity with federal quality reporting program structures
- Strategic thinker with the ability to align research with policy and practice needs
- Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to synthesize and present complex findings to varied audiences
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Advanced project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and relationship-building
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