Remote Public Health Policy Advisor

State of Washington; Washington; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Board of Health seeks a Policy Advisor to lead health policy development and analysis focused on children’s and community health, health equity, health promotion, and disease prevention.

You will coordinate rulemaking, monitor health status, analyze laws, and engage diverse communities and partners in policy development. This is state government leadership at the highest levels.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in public health, public policy, law, or a closely related field.
• Four years of experience in health policy development including researching and analyzing policy issues and writing and preparing reports.
• Four years of experience researching or analyzing state or federal laws, legislation, or rules.
• Four years of experience developing and maintaining relationships with state or local agencies, Tribes, and other partners.
• Two years of experience facilitating discussions among organizations with diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Gathering data, analyzing and tracking legislation, and producing official documents.
• Lead policy development, identify options, and research how laws affect community health.
• Draft white papers, resolutions, memoranda, briefings, and policy packages.
• Contribute to the biennial State Health Report for Governor and legislature.
• Collaborate with Tribal liaison to ensure compliance with Tribes and Tribal organizations.

Skills

Public health policy experience

Policy analysis & reporting

Legal & regulatory analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Equity and anti-racist frameworks

Communication & writing

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in public health, public policy, public administration, or law

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Washington State Board of Health seeks a Policy Advisor to lead health policy development and analysis focused on children’s and community health, health equity, health promotion, and disease prevention.

You will coordinate rulemaking, monitor health status, analyze laws, and engage diverse communities and partners in policy development. This is state government leadership at the highest levels.