Chief Statistician
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 89203 - 222024
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.
Chief Statistician Position:
ICF is currently seeking a Chief Statistician to lead advanced statistical analysis and modeling efforts within the Midwestern Regionfor a federal health agency. Under this program ICF will investigate potential fraud waste and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid programs. The Chief Statistician will apply deep statistical expertise to detect and prevent fraud waste and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid programs. This role requires extensive experience with health care data including claims data coding systems and provider identifiers. The Chief Statistician will be responsible for developing analytical methodologies to identify anomalies and supporting program integrity investigations through data analysis and statistical loss estimations.
Job Location-- Primarily remote within the U.S. with occasional travel (up to 25%) to Baltimore MD and Midwest-based conferences.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and application of statistical models and methodologies to detect potential fraud and abuse which may include predictive models neural networks and data mining algorithms.
Analyze health care information including claims data ICD-9/10-CM codes physician specialty codes survey and certification data and provider/supplier identifiers.
Collaborate with data analysts investigators and other stakeholders to support investigations and program integrity initiatives.
Provide statistical expertise in support of investigations and administrative actions including statistical loss estimation (overpayments) and capable of defending those estimates in administrative and potentially legal proceedings.
Provide expert statistical consultation and guidance to CMS leadership.
Basic Qualifications:
Masters degree in statistics or a related discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of experience using statistics with demonstrated knowledge of health care information with an emphasis in Medicare Fee For Service and/or state Medicaid programs.
At least 2 years of experience in estimating overpayments for healthcare fraud investigations.
Eligible to complete the HHS background verification process at the Public Trust clearance level.
US Citizenship is
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Experience with health claims data ICD-9/10-CM codes and provider/supplier identifiers.
Demonstrated experience in statistical detection of fraud and abuse.
Experience with CMS Integrated Data Repository (IDR) Unified Case Management (UCM) and other government healthcare data systems such as T-MSIS.
Experience with the CMS fraud workflow and processes for healthcare fraud investigations such as contractors for the Center for Program Integrity (CPI)
Proficiency in MS Office Applications and data analysis tools.
Professional Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Proven ability to manage complex data analysis projects.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
Commitment to data integrity and confidentiality.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrightsor our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.
At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$89203.00 - $222024.00Maryland Remote Office (MD99)Required Experience:
Chief
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About Company
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