KNG Health Seeking Health Services Researchers

August 20, 2024

KNG Health Consulting, LLC, a health economics and policy consulting company, has been serving clients across all sectors of the healthcare industry since 2007. Our analysts bring experience from the private, public, and academic sectors. KNG Health is an employee-driven organization focused on investing in our staff and promoting teamwork, idea sharing, and collaboration. Employees have the opportunity to influence the direction of the company and the type of research we do. Our collaborative company culture and focus on innovation motivate us to create the best possible solutions for our clients.  At the same time, our small size gives us the latitude to be flexible and responsive if our clients’ needs change.  This is a unique opportunity to be a key contributor in a small, dynamic company. The work environment is collegial and productive.

KNG Health has openings for health services researchers at various levels to develop and conduct studies on Medicare payment policies, alternative payment models, value-based payment systems, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and health insurance coverage. Researchers will contribute to all aspects of our studies by developing research designs, conducting analyses, writing reports, and presenting findings to clients and stakeholders. Researchers will work with clients from federal and state governments, national provider associations, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and foundations. In addition, researchers have opportunities to publish their work and present at national health policy conferences.

The positions are for full-time work at KNG Health offices in North Bethesda, Maryland (a suburb of Washington D.C.). KNG Health is following a hybrid schedule with staff working in the office at least some days during the week.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree plus at least 3 years’ experience conducting health service research.
  • Experience working with large data sets, e.g., Medicare claims, Medicare Advantage encounter data, and/or TMSIS data;
  • Programming proficiency in SAS and/or Stata;
  • Knowledge of Medicare payment systems, Medicare Advantage, alternative payment models, and/or value-based payment approaches;
  • Excellent communication and writing skills;
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently with attention to detail;
  • Authorization to work in the U.S.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Compensation includes a benefits package with an immediately vested defined contribution plan and a 3% employer match after one year of service; as well as an 85% employer-paid health coverage.

How to Apply

Please e-mail letter of interest, resume, coding sample, and writing sample to jobs@knghealth.com with the following subject line: “Job 2024-08 Researcher.”

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