Why Work at PQA?
If you’re driven by the opportunity to advance public health and improve patient care, there’s no better place than PQA to collaborate with leading experts and shape the future of medication use quality. Our work impacts more than 200 million U.S. patients. We are looking for experts to join the PQA team who are committed to quality measure development, education, research and engaging with a diverse multi-stakeholder membership.
PQA values honesty, standards, inclusiveness, collaboration, ingenuity and our shared ability to make an impact. If your values align with those of PQA, but you don’t see your position listed here, let us know how you can contribute and how you stand out from the crowd!
To request consideration for an open position at PQA, please submit a letter of interest accompanied by a resume or curriculum vitae to Careers@PQA.org.
See Open PositionsPQA: Investing in Your Success & Well-being
At PQA, we understand that our dedicated employees are the driving force behind our mission. To empower you to do your best work and live a fulfilling life, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your total well-being—health, time off, financial security and flexibility.
PQA offers robust medical, dental and vision insurance and covers a significant portion of the premiums for employees and family members. Employees are eligible for coverage on the first day of the month following their start date. Complementing these benefits are an employee assistance program and access to voluntary benefits including life, accident, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, cancer advocate, and whole life.
PQA provides employees with a portfolio of paid leave benefits that ensure employees have the opportunity to recharge away from the demands of work. PQA’s paid time off benefits include vacation days, sick leave, personal days, holidays (including the week between Christmas and New Year’s), paid parental leave and volunteer time off. This mix provides employees with great flexibility to manage their time away from the office and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
PQA has adopted a people-first approach to managing our workforce by providing employees the option to work remotely and/or from our office space in Alexandria, VA. We utilize modern technology to ensure our distributed teams can connect and contribute effectively every day. We’re intentional in our efforts to build a culture of shared purpose, connection, and inclusion by bringing our staff together several times each year for focused in-person collaboration.
After three months of service, full-time employees become eligible to participate in PQA’s 401(k) plan. PQA will match your contributions on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to 6% of qualifying compensation. This is our way of partnering with you to help build long-term financial security.
Life is unpredictable. PQA provides employees with short- and long-term disability coverage as an essential safety net. If a serious illness or injury prevents you from working, these plans ensure a significant portion of your salary continues, preventing a financial crisis while you focus on recovery.
PQA employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified medical and dependent care expenses through our Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
We foster a culture of continuous learning with dedicated time and financial resources for training, certifications and participation in professional development opportunities.
PQA, as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, is considered a qualifying employer and employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Working at PQA
“I value PQA’s person-centered culture, where patient insights shape our work and staff are genuinely supported with strong work-life balance, creating a positive and motivating environment.”
— Carly Vogel, Research Associate
“At PQA, I know that my work has a significant, positive impact on safe and appropriate medication use for millions of patients nationwide.”
— Razanne Oueini, Senior Manager, Performance Measurement
“At PQA there is genuine support for work-life balance. You are encouraged to nourish and enrich your personal life. It helps us all show up to work as better people!”
— Melissa Castora-Binkley, Senior Director, Research
“Best practices for patient care and clinical evidence are the foundation of PQA’s measures. It is rewarding to champion evidence-based care through my work.”
— Oliver Valdez, Senior Manager, Performance Measurement
“Creating educational content for PQA allows me to use my skills as an educator for a mission that truly resonates with me.”
— Tammy Malm, Director, Education
“The balance here is unmatched. I’m able to deliver high impact work, grow professionally, and still prioritize wellness. PQA encourages both excellence and humanity.”
— Jason Tennant, Project Manager, Performance Measurement & Research
Equal Opportunity Employer
PQA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.