Senior Policy Consultant

Aurrera Health Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave program

Employer-matching 401(k)

Health, vision, dental insurance with

Home office stipend

Cell phone stipend

Charitable donation matching

Job summary

Aurrera Health Group, a national, fully remote health policy and strategic communications firm, is seeking an experienced professional to lead Medicaid policy research and program design efforts. The role emphasizes managing multiple policy projects, engaging stakeholders, and delivering high-quality policy analyses with minimal supervision.

Candidates should have a strong background in health policy, Medicaid, and policy research, with proven project management and client-service capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health policy or related field required.
• 6+ years of Medicaid policy experience.
• Strong project management, policy analysis, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle complex client needs proactively.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-depth policy research and produce thorough deliverables.
• Conduct project management in policy and program implementation.
• Manage multiple project tasks, ensuring deadlines and quality standards.
• Lead Policy Research & Analysis: Produce complex policy papers and slide decks with minimal supervision.
• Manage Multiple Projects: Coordinate work plans and deliverables across varied assignments.
• Engage with Stakeholders: Lead meetings, outreach, and alignment efforts.
• Proactive Client Service: Anticipate needs, offer solutions, and address challenges early.

Skills

Project management

Policy analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health policy or related field

Master’s degree in health policy or related field

JD or PhD in health policy or related field

Job description

Fully Remote Medicaid, Policy and Programs

Aurrera Health Group (Aurrera Health) is a mission-driven, national health policy and strategic communications firm. Our mission is to advance access to affordable, comprehensive, high-quality health care for all. We help states, counties, communities, foundations, non-profits, and federal agencies design and implement health policy and social services programs. Our team members have decades of experience working in the Medicaid, behavioral health, and social services fields at the federal, state, and local levels. Headquartered in Sacramento, California, with team members across the country, Aurrera Health Group is a small, woman-owned and women-led business.

How We Support Our Clients

• Policy Research and Analysis
• Program Design, Implementation, and Assessment
• Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation
• Strategic Planning and Change Management
• Technical Assistance
• Health Care Data Analysis

What You’ll Do

• Lead in-depth policy research and produce thorough deliverables
• Conduct project management in the context of policy and program implementation
• Manage multiple project tasks, ensuring deadlines and quality standards.
• Lead Policy Research & Analysis: Produce complex policy papers, slide decks, and other written materials with minimal supervision.
• Manage Multiple Projects: Coordinate work plans, track deliverables, and ensure deadlines are met across varied assignments.
• Engage with Stakeholders: Lead meetings, outreach, and alignment efforts.
• Proactive Client Service: Anticipate client and manager needs, offer solutions, and address challenges before they elevate.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s + 6 years, Master’s + 4, JD + 3, or PhD + 3 (health policy or related).
• Relevant experience in Medicaid
• Strong project management, policy analysis, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate proactively and handle complex client needs.

Location:

Aurrera Health Group is a fully remote organization and candidates from all areas of the country are encouraged to apply. Occasional travel to company events, meetings, and client sites may be required, but the primary workstation for this position will be remote.

As a national firm, the Aurrera Health Group team works across four time zones.

Compensation and Benefits

Aurrera Health Group offers competitive salaries based on industry standards and experience, skills, and responsibility. We maintain equitable pay bands for employees based on these factors. The starting pay range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 per year, with an opportunity for an end-of-year bonus.

Additionally, Aurrera Health Group offers a comprehensive benefit package, including:

• Generous leave program, including company holidays, vacation, sick, parental, and volunteer leave.
• Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health, vision, dental insurance with generous employer premium contributions, and Flexible Spending Account plans.
• Short and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Home office and cell phone stipends, charitable donation matching, and other benefits