Research Project Manager

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Project Manager for the Center for State Health Policy. The Research Project Manager will be assigned to work within the NJ Division of Medical Assistance & Health Services' ("DMAHS" or "Medicaid") Business Office of Business Intelligence ( OBI) located in Hamilton Township, NJ. This arrangement builds on a long-standing and productive relationship between CSHP and NJ Medicaid and presents a unique opportunity for qualified applicants who desire to work with large and complex healthcare data systems and seek the broad technical and policy experience gained from working with colleagues in both an academic environment and for a state government program.

Working and training under the direction of leadership within the Medicaid OBI, and the Associate Director of Data Analytics at the Center for State Health Policy, the Research Project Manager will assist in the development, staffing, and operations of the OBI, expanding the current data analytic capabilities of DMAHS and enabling the rapid identification of emerging trends in enrollment, eligibility, service utilization, and other information needed to gain actionable intelligence on ways to improve the quality and efficiency of health care services delivered to clients within the NJ FamilyCare, the state's Medicaid program. This position performs highly complex expert data science, statistical analysis and project The Research Project Manager develops and oversees the implementation of project workplans to carry out analyses of data and provides technical advice to colleagues within Medicaid. The position has extensive scope for independent judgment in assuming responsibility for high level professional work including special project management. The incumbent in the position is relied upon for the highest level of technical guidance, and ultimately office adoption and implementation of an entirely new IT/data solutions for the OBI which is the nerve center of Medicaid analytics.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.