Research Scientist – Value-based payment (VBP) and delivery system transformation - Chicago, Washington DC or Remote

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Join the Health Care Programs Department at NORC as a Research Scientist and contribute to one of the nation’s most respected research institutions during a period of strategic growth. This role supports federal and state health policy initiatives through applied research, policy analysis, and technical assistance, with a strong and growing emphasis on value-based payment (VBP) and delivery system transformation. The Research Scientist will provide task leadership on projects supporting Medicare and Medicaid programs, including policy analysis, qualitative and quantitative research, and technical assistance to federal and state agencies. The role will contribute to work focused on health care financing and payment reform, including helping clients analyze, implement, and refine value-based purchasing and alternative payment approaches. The successful candidate will support projects such as analyzing Medicare and Medicaid policy changes, informing program design and operations, and helping clients understand how payment structures, incentives, and performance measurement drive cost, quality, and access outcomes. Work Location: This is a hybrid role based in either our C...