KAP 2025-2026 - Healthcare Policy Analyst - Independent Women’s Forum

Stand Together; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Policy Analyst for Healthcare to support its mission by analyzing and drafting policy content. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful work, develop policy expertise, and build a network while contributing to impactful healthcare initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude. Join a team dedicated to tackling pressing challenges and advancing important policy discussions. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to take on exciting responsibilities, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of work experience required.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and research healthcare-related policies and regulations.
• Draft policy papers, blogs, and op-eds on healthcare updates.
• Support policy staff with research and content creation.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Creative engagement

Self-directed work ethic

Detail-oriented

Results-oriented

Job description

The Koch Associate Program (KAP) is a career accelerator for early to mid-career professionals with a drive to tackle our country’s most pressing challenges in more effective, principled ways. KAP equips associates with the tools, mindsets, and community to succeed as social entrepreneurs—individuals excited to find new and better ways to break barriers and eliminate injustice. Associates spend one day each week engaging in experiential learning with Stand Together Fellowships and work at one of our many partner organizations the rest of the week. Our curriculum is designed to supercharge your development and equip you for long-term success as you seek to have an impact on the problems that prevent people from realizing their potential.

IW’s Policy Analyst for Healthcare is responsible for following, analyzing, researching, writing and speaking on healthcare-related policies, laws, and regulations for IW. She will produce thoughtful policy content that builds support for our policy approach. She will serve as a resource whenever IW’s policy department or the larger organization needs policy support on issues related to healthcare.

She must be comfortable working to advance IW’s mission and share our core values, be a team player who is happy to say “yes” to any and all tasks, and is knowledgeable about the overall policy arena and communications. She should be a self-starter who is detail-and results-oriented.

With hard work, IW’s Policy Analyst (for Healthcare) could gain invaluable skills, develop policy expertise, grow a network of relationships, and advance into a role that offers even more opportunities to contribute content for IW. But initially, the role is focused on offering support to IW’s stable of existing policy experts and staff.

Types of Activities Include:

• Stay abreast of health policy debates and keep IW’s Policy Staff Director and IW team informed;
• Monitor news about health policy for opportunities to advance IW’s message, and track IW’s impacts;
• Supporting policy staff director with research and the drafting of content for the IW website;
• Draft policy papers regarding healthcare;
• Draft blogs & op-eds on updates in the space;
• Create and maintain healthcare resources;
• Work with the State Affairs Manager to draft content for Action Centers related to healthcare and other related materials for Independent Women’s Network (IWN) and other platforms;
• Consult with affected public on proposed health policy updates;
• Work with IW’s State Affairs team to consult with government officials on proposed legislation;
• Work with Independent Women’s Network team to develop Action Centers and other campaigns related to health care;
• Alongside IW Comms, consult with affected public and government officials on communications strategy;
• Potentially participate in videos and other marketing materials.

Applicants for this job should possess:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and a flair for creative engagement with the public.
• A "yes" attitude and strong self-directed work ethic. Working in a virtual office environment requires discipline and independence.
• At least 2 years of work experience.
• Must be willing to travel sporadically throughout the year as needs arise.

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