Health Policy Analyst

centerforhealthinformationandanalysis; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,782 - 120,508; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) in Massachusetts invites you to join our Health Informatics and Reporting team as a Health Policy Analyst. You will develop analytic reports and data products that illuminate affordability, access, and care quality across the state.

This role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous data management, and translating complex findings into clear policy insights for decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Proven data management and analysis experience with complex datasets.
• Familiar with Excel, R, SAS, or SQL; visualization with Power BI or Tableau preferred.
• Knowledge of the U.S. health care system and policy environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public policy, public health, or quantitative field; advanced degree preferred.
• Analytical experience in health policy or health data analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytic reports and data products to produce policy insights.
• Manage projects with clear plans and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to plan and deliver analytic outputs.
• Ensure data quality, documentation, and integrity across analyses.

Skills

Data analytics

Policy understanding

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public policy/public health/quantitative field

Advanced degree in healthcare policy/health data analytics

Tools

Excel

R

SAS

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

At the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA), we serve as stewards of Massachusetts health data, employing multifaceted datasets and cutting‑edge analytics to ensure transparency in our health care system. By joining CHIA you’ll dive into health care data, revealing invaluable trends and insights, and play a pivotal role in evidence-based decision‑making.

Our work directly impacts the health care system, supporting the development of data‑driven policies that aim to improve the quality and equity of care while keeping costs affordable for Massachusetts families. We foster a flexible, collaborative environment, offering a hybrid model that balances in‑person and remote work. Our hybrid approach allows you to work alongside your colleagues in our vibrant Boston office at 501 Boylston Street for at least two designated days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days.

Join us at CHIA and help shape the future of Massachusetts health policy! We seek a Health Policy Analyst to contribute to the growing portfolio of our dynamic Health Informatics and Reporting team. The Health Policy Analyst will develop analytic reports and data products to produce insights on a range of health policy topic areas including affordability, access to primary care and behavioral health services, prescription drug costs, quality measurement, and other emerging issues.

Key Opportunities

1. Drive data‑backed insights: work with an extensive range of health care enrollment, spending, and quality data, including CHIA’s newly enhanced Massachusetts All‑Payer Claims Database. Execute analyses and publish reports, extracting crucial insights that will directly shape health care policies and initiatives.
2. Lead strategic project management: take charge of organizational excellence by crafting and overseeing work plans. Ensure projects are executed successfully within defined timelines while adhering to streamlined and efficient processes.
3. Empower collaborative teams: support team members in creating, planning, and delivering high‑value analytic products. Optimize the team's utilization of CHIA’s data resources and other assets, fostering collaboration for impactful outcomes.
4. Champion data integrity: advance comprehensive practices in documentation and data management and quality assurance. Provide meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy, playing a crucial part in upholding the integrity of our data and analyses.

Important Qualifications

1. Data Analytics and Strategy Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in data management and analysis, including organizing complex datasets, performing analyses, implementing quality assurance protocols, and documenting analytic processes. Experience with tools such as Excel, R, SAS, or SQL is required. Experience with Power BI or Tableau for data visualization is preferred but not mandatory.
2. Health Care Domain Knowledge: Working understanding of the U.S. health care system and health policy environment. Experience with Massachusetts health policy ecosystem and/or health care claims data is preferred.
3. Effective Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling insights. Proven ability to interpret data and effectively communicate findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
4. Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public policy, public health, or quantitative field required; advanced degree in healthcare policy, health services research, health data analytics, or related field preferred.
5. Optional Advanced Knowledge: Analyst III candidates will have a working knowledge of relevant health policy topics such as total cost of care measurement, insurance coverage and costs, quality alignment and measurement, the prescription drug supply chain, dental services, and/or experience with health care claims and enrollment data.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Analyst I

Applicants must have at least two years of full‑time, or equivalent part‑time, professional experience in business administration, health care planning or administration, public health policy or administration, human services policy analysis or administration, or economics, with major duties that included financial analysis of costs, expenses, and revenue and/or development, implementation, and monitoring of financial reimbursement systems. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree with a major in health care administration, hospital administration, public health, or health services administration may substitute for the required experience.

Analyst II

Applicants must have at least three years of full‑time, or equivalent part‑time, professional experience in business administration, finance, accounting, health care planning or administration, public health policy or administration, human services policy analysis or administration, economics, or similar fields. A bachelor’s degree with a major in health care administration, hospital administration, public health, health services administration, finance, accounting, business administration, business management, public policy, public administration, or economics may substitute for up to two years of required experience. A graduate degree may substitute for up to three years of required experience.

Analyst III

Applicants must have at least four years of full‑time, or equivalent part‑time, professional experience in business administration, health care planning or administration, public health policy or administration, human services policy analysis or administration, or economics, with major duties that include financial analysis of costs, expenses, and revenue and/or development, implementation, and monitoring of the health care service delivery system and pricing methods. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for up to two years, while a graduate degree may substitute for up to three years of required experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated based on the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Total Compensation

We value the talent and expertise you bring to the table. We offer a competitive salary range of $62,782.98 – $120,508.44 annually for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience. CHIA may adjust title, responsibilities, and salary depending on the experience and expertise of the selected individual.

• Analyst I / RSA I: $62,782.98 – $89,679.72 annually.
• Analyst II / RSA II: $72,172.36 – $104,315.38 annually.
• Analyst III / RSA III: $82,789.72 – $120,508.44 annually.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards for full details.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Application Process

Information submitted by applicants is collected through the JazzHR Platform. By submitting your application, you consent to having your information processed by JazzHR for purposes related to placement. Do not include personal information not specifically requested by CHIA. Basic information such as name, address, telephone number, and email address may be provided. You may self‑identify with your race/ethnicity, gender, disability, and/or veteran status. Avoid providing detailed personal information such as date of birth or Social Security Number.

Join Us

We invite you to apply now and be part of transforming health policy at CHIA!