Health Policy Generalist Intern

The Alliance of Community Health Plans; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit health organization in the United States is seeking an intern to gain practical experience in health policy, research, advocacy, and data analytics. The intern will conduct legislative research, attend policy events, and assist in writing reports and organizing briefings. This role is ideal for undergraduate students with a passion for public health and strong communication skills. Interns are required to work in the office three days a week, providing an excellent opportunity to learn and grow in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of undergraduate study in a related field.
• Proficiency in Powerpoint, Excel, and social media; knowledge of Access, SAS, and Tableau a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legislative and regulatory research and analysis.
• Attend congressional hearings and external health policy events.
• Write issue briefs and organize Hill briefings.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on community-based health plans.

Skills

Legislative research

Data analysis

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate study related to public health, public policy, government, computer science or economics

Tools

Powerpoint

Excel

Social media

Access

SAS

Tableau

Job description

The Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) represents the nation’s top-performing non-profit health organizations to improve affordability and outcomes in health care. ACHP member organizations embrace a unique partnership model in health care, bringing together health plans and providers on behalf of the patients and communities they serve. ACHP advocates on behalf of its members, highlighting tested solutions impacting communities nationwide and a proven approach that delivers better value for patients, employers and taxpayers.

ACHP is committed to a diverse workforce that respects all points of view. We encourage different perspectives, identities and backgrounds, regardless of job function, to create a more resilient organization that supports a strong, equitable health industry. We foster this by encouraging openness and transparency that creates opportunities for all.

POSITION SUMMARY

ACHP offers challenging and exciting opportunities for those who want to take their expertise out of the classroom and into the world. Interns will have the opportunity to work across ACHP’s three core areas, Advocacy, Clinical Innovations, and Market Competitiveness, delving into a variety of projects and gaining valuable knowledge and experience on key national health care issues.

Interns may also have the opportunity to attend and report on policy events, briefings, and hearings on the Hill and throughout Washington, D.C.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ACHP offers challenging and exciting opportunities for undergraduate students and graduate students wishing to gain practical experience in health care policy, research, advocacy, data analytics, market competitiveness and governance. Interns will be involved in the day-to-day operations of ACHP including:

• Conducting legislative and regulatory research and analysis on key issues related to Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
• Attending congressional hearings and external health policy events and summarizing learnings.
• Writing issue briefs and organizing Hill briefings
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative research on key issues related to community-based health plans such as patient-centered care, health quality outcomes and affordability.
• Performing data analysis to support lobbying and research activities.
• Synthesizing reports and data and working with various databases.
• Working with team members to collect, record, analyze, and evaluate data and information to identify data trends.
• Preparing spreadsheets, reports, and presentations to present findings.
• Supporting content for in-person ACHP Clinical Leadership Meeting and developing webinars about the latest medical interventions
• Other duties as

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two (2) years of undergraduate study in a field related to public health, public policy, government, computer science or economics.
• Proficiency with tools such as Powerpoint, Excel and social media; knowledge of Access, SAS and Tableau a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and team work skills.
• The ability to manage and organize detailed assignments.
• A strong desire to learn, a can-do attitude and attention to detail.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is in an office environment
• Interns are required to be in the office 3 days per week

ACHP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, and a woman’s right to breastfeed), disability (physical or mental), age (18 and older), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital status, veteran or military status, tobacco use, credit information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.