Health Policy Analyst

Rhode Island Parent Information Network; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) is seeking a Health Policy Analyst to support OHIC initiatives, track legislation, and prepare policy analyses and communications. You will collaborate with OHIC staff and stakeholders, coordinate meetings, educate participants, and help advance health insurance policy objectives while also supporting RIPIN's advocacy and outreach efforts as needed.

This role emphasizes clear written and oral communication, project management, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least three years’ experience with healthcare and/or health insurance policy in Rhode Island.
• Experience navigating RI health, social services systems beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support OHIC’s internal and external communications, including social media and OHIC’s website.
• Coordinate, schedule and provide support for OHIC public meetings (agendas, minutes, content).
• Recruit and inform participants for OHIC sponsored meetings and initiatives.
• Track pertinent state legislation and review testimony and letters of support/concern.
• Provide policy research and analysis to OHIC as needed.
• Support RIPIN functions such as policy research, advocacy, event planning and outreach as needed.

Skills

RI Healthcare system

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Policy analysis

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Graphic design software

Job description

Rhode Island Parent Information Network, Inc.Job PostingHealth Policy AnalystAbout RIPIN: RIPIN deploys a peer model to support people with special healthcare and education needs across the whole lifespan. Founded in 1991 by a group of parents of children with special needs, RIPIN continues to be peer-led: a majority of our board and more than three-fourths of our staff are parents or caretakers of loved ones with special needs. RIPIN’s peer professionals now help more than 45,000 Rhode Islanders every year navigate healthcare, schools, and other support systems.Job Summary: The Health Policy Analyst provides ongoing documentation, communications services, and policy expertise to support various initiatives of the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC). These initiatives include, for example, OHIC’s annual Form and Rate Review proves, annual Affordability Standards processes, and the Health Insurance Advisory Council (HIAC). In supporting these initiatives, the Health Policy Analyst will meet with OHIC staff and other stakeholders, coordinate, schedule, and provide staff support for various OHIC public meetings, conduct policy and regulatory research and analysis, educate and engage various OHIC stakeholders, and support OHIC’s internal and external communication. This role will be embedded within OHIC’s offices, and in close cooperation with OHIC based on the agency’s needs.Essential Functions:Support OHIC’s internal and external communications, including social media, OHIC’s website, and email newsletters.Coordinate, schedule and provide support (e.g. agendas, minutes, content presentations) for various OHIC public meetings.Recruit and inform participants for OHIC sponsored meetings and initiatives.Reports to the RI Health Insurance Commissioner (or his/her designee) and works collaboratively with OHIC staff and various stakeholders.Track pertinent state legislation and review and edit testimony and letters of support/concern as needed.Provide policy research and analysis to OHIC as needed.As time allows and as a secondary priority to supporting OHIC, also provide support to RIPIN functions such as policy research and advocacy, community and coalition organizing, event planning, internal and external communication, fundraising, lobbying, and other related duties.Provide support to various OHIC initiatives as per the needs presented by OHIC.Actively participate as effective team member in assigned agency meetings and team meetings.Make constructive use of individual and peer supervision/one-on-one meetingsContribute to the overall success and quality of the agency by working constructively and collaboratively with other staff members ensuring all individuals are treated respectfully and that diversity in backgrounds and life experiences is supported and valued throughout the agency.Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Advanced knowledge of RI’s healthcare systemHigh level of interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to convey complex information in a clear and understandable mannerOrganizational skills to include managing multiple activities; ability to prioritize projects of varying complexities; ability to meet required timelinesAbility to effectively work independently and in collaboration with multiple staff and programsProficiency in computer and internet navigation (online documents, search engine, government websites), proficient in Microsoft products and graphic design software, as well as computer skills to maintain and update program-related materials, reports and databaseAbility to effectively carry-out the mission and philosophy of RIPIN and a willingness to work cooperatively and collaboratively with multiple constituentsAbility to present to small and large audiences that include consumers, stakeholders, and professionalsEducation and Experience:A combination of education and skills to effectively carry out responsibilities and assignments; Bachelor’s degree preferredAt least three years’ experience with healthcare and/or health insurance policy in Rhode Island, or similar/related fieldsPersonal experience navigating social, healthcare, and/or education systems and services for self or family member highly desiredDemonstrated knowledge of and commitment to RIPIN’s programs, mission and visionExperience working with funders and/or with government agenciesPhysical Demands:Regularly required to talk or hearRegularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and armsRegularly required to climb stairs, reach, stretch, stand and bendRequired to have the ability to lift and/or moves up to 25 poundsRequired to remain at their station for prolonged periods of timeWorking Conditions/ Work Environment:Primary work location is a climate-controlled indoor office environment; however, may also be required to conduct visits in community settings that may require climbing up to several flights of stairsFlexibility for travel related to job requirementsWillingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as neededProvide own reliable transportation with proof of valid driver’s license and RI minimum requirements of auto insuranceThis description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of the Agency’s work changes, so too, may the essential functions of this position.RIPIN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.The physical demands and working conditions/environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.