VC Analyst @ Arnold Ventures in Washington DC

VC Stack; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision

20 days of paid time off

Hybrid work policy

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

VC Stack is seeking an Analyst to support the Commercial Sector Prices portfolio in Washington, DC. This role involves providing research and analytical support to tackle high health care costs and improve affordability. Collaboration with team members will enhance the development of impactful philanthropic projects on health care issues.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a related field preferred.
• Experience in policy reform, research, and/or project management preferred.
• Ability to analyze policy problems and assess potential solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and operational support for funding initiatives.
• Conduct research and analysis of health care programs and policies.
• Develop written materials for presentations.
• Contribute to team meetings and identify opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy whose core objective is to maximize opportunity and minimize injustice. We are dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. We invest in sustainable change, building it from the ground up based on research, deep thinking, and a strong foundation of evidence. We drive public conversation, craft policy, and inspire action through education and advocacy.

Position Overview

Arnold Ventures believes that health care should be affordable and accessible for families, employers, and taxpayers. To achieve this vision, Arnold Ventures’ Health Care portfolio advances evidence‑based solutions that address both the high price we pay for health care and the value we get from those investments. We seek to drive lasting change that spans the health care landscape, with a focus on: Drug Prices, Commercial Sector Prices, Medicare Sustainability, Provider Payment Incentives, Medicaid and State Policy Engagement, and Clinical Trials. The team works with experts from inside and outside government to reform the health care system through evidence generation, policy development, communications, technical assistance, and advocacy to support policy change.

The Commercial Sector Prices portfolio is focused on lowering the cost of private health insurance and improving affordability by reducing the prices charged by large, consolidated hospitals and other entities with substantial market power. We work to understand the factors that drive high prices and support policy change at the state and federal level to address those drivers and ultimately lower prices for patients, employers, and taxpayers.

We are seeking an Analyst to help provide research, analytical, and operational support to the Commercial Sector Prices portfolio. This individual will work closely with team members on substantive, policy‑oriented projects and gain experience in supporting the development and management of high‑impact philanthropic projects on relevant health care issues. This position will be located in our Washington, DC office and will report to the Director of Health Care – Commercial Sector Prices.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and operational support for the Health Care team’s funding initiatives, including active collaboration with team members on grants management and team process management.
• Conduct research/analysis of health care programs and policies, and help develop projects and policy recommendations based on such analysis.
• Track, analyze, and synthesize relevant policy developments, external events, and research in the field.
• Develop written materials and presentation slides for Arnold Ventures’ Board, Executive Vice President and Vice President of Health Care, and other individuals in collaboration with team members.
• Actively contribute to team meetings regarding projects, identifying new areas of opportunity and brainstorming areas for improvement.
• Coordinate and actively contribute to meetings with grantees, experts, and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1‑3 years of experience in a related field is preferred, including part‑time work or internships; preference for experience in positions involving policy reform, research, and/or project management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to summarize and communicate key takeaways to diverse, nontechnical audiences.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze policy problems, assess potential solutions, and articulate tradeoffs.

The salary range for this position will be 80,000‑$90,000.

Benefits Overview

Arnold Ventures is committed to providing a robust and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our current benefits package includes 100% paid employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; 20 days of paid time off, 18 paid holidays (including a winter break from December 24 to January 1); a hybrid policy that includes four days in office and one flexible day for remote work; and a summer schedule with alternating Fridays off from Memorial Day to Labor Day; paid parental leave; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer match, profit‑share contribution, and immediate vesting; pre‑tax transit benefits; a professional development stipend; a charitable giving stipend; and employee assistance programs.

Our Culture and Core Values

Our culture seeks to inspire and empower our people to innovate and develop bold ideas that will help Arnold Ventures achieve lasting impact. Our culture, and the core values that support it, should create an environment that spurs our team to think outside the box, feel comfortable pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and signal confidence in our team’s ability to make change happen through our philanthropic efforts. Although not an exhaustive list, below you’ll find examples of Arnold Ventures’ work culture.

• We are adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity.
• We are intellectually curious, open‑minded, objective, humble, collegial, and receptive to feedback.
• We are action‑oriented with strong self‑direction and self‑motivation skills with the ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects.
• We are able to interact confidently and collaboratively with team members and navigate relationships with external experts, government leaders, advocates, and individuals.

Arnold Ventures’ values reflect who we are as an organization, help us accelerate our strategic goals, strengthen our resolve, anchor us to our mission, and guide our decision‑making. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Arnold Ventures team to make a difference.

• Respect for Ourselves & Others
• Audacious Action
• Collaborative Engagement
• Depth of Thought
• Clear Communication

Arnold Ventures is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military/veteran status, or any basis prohibited by applicable law.

Acknowledging the importance of diverse perspectives, Arnold Ventures is committed to employing individuals from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of experiences. Members of historically marginalized communities and candidates who have been impacted by the systems we are seeking to change are strongly encouraged to apply.