Policy Analyst: Health Care Policy & Legislation

Office of Affordable Health Care; Virginia; On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Parental leave

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The Office of Affordable Health Care (OAHC) is an independent state agency focused on monitoring and analyzing health care spending and reducing costs for consumers across Maine. The Policy Analyst will support research on health insurance coverage and costs, health care spending, provider and prescription drug access and prices, and delivery system reform.

They will contribute to the office’s legislative agenda, engage with legislators, and gain hands-on experience with policymaking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Planning, Economics, or related area and three years of related work experience.
• Equivalent related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Foundational understanding of the United States health care system, including detailed knowledge of public and private insurance programs and reimbursement models.

Responsibilities

• Research a wide range of health policy topics, providing summaries and recommendations to the Executive Director.
• Author and contribute to reports, blog posts, stakeholder presentations and other public-facing work products.
• Monitor and report back on relevant legislation, including attending work sessions and public hearings, tracking amendments and bill status, and following floor debate.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to solicit feedback on policy proposals and to advance the office’s agenda.
• Under the direction of the Senior Analyst, assist with data analysis and data visualization projects.
• Contribute to the development of communication materials for legislative campaigns and other activities related to the office’s agenda.
• Perform some limited administrative tasks including taking minutes during Board and Advisory Council meetings, assisting with the planning and execution of special events, and making website updates.

Skills

US health care system

Writing skills

Legislative processes

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration/Planning/Economics

Three years related work experience

Job description

The Office of Affordable Health Care (OAHC) is an independent state agency focused on monitoring and analyzing health care spending and reducing costs for consumers across Maine. The Policy Analyst will support research on health insurance coverage and costs, health care spending, provider and prescription drug access and prices, and delivery system reform.

They will contribute to the office’s legislative agenda, engage with legislators, and gain hands-on experience with policymaking.