CMS Regulatory Specialist, Health Data Platforms - Product Manager

About the position

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 drive 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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