The Policy Analyst provides policy and health care market research, monitoring, legislative analysis, regulatory analysis, and strategic support on client matters. Clients include some of the top government program health plans, provider organizations, industry coalitions, and innovators throughout the country. The ability to pursue research questions, analyze complex and evolving trends and synthesize and communicate findings (written and verbal) in a fast-paced environment is a core requirement of the position. The candidate must have excellent writing and communication skills and the ability to present complex information to internal and external audiences with varying backgrounds and in a variety of formats, ranging from PowerPoint presentations and short summaries to detailed memos and white papers. Final title and compensation will be commensurate with education and experience. The position is based in our Washington, D.C. office.
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Work as a part of a team to provide analysis to clients on various aspects of health care policy, market and economic trends, regulations, legislation, and operations.
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Monitor and analyze evolving health care issues and related reports and synthesize and track trends for the team.
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Support the development of updates for external stakeholders, with the help of content experts, as necessary.
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Conduct background research and data analysis as necessary to support development of health policy and strategic business materials.
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Research and support development client-facing materials, including drafting and editing written materials for clients, such as formal papers, memos, PowerPoints, and comment letters.
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Draft summaries of key legislation, regulation, hearings, industry meetings and guidance
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Assist in coordination and planning of client meetings.
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Bachelor’s degree required. Additional 2-5 years of experience and/or applicable graduate degree in health care policy preferred.
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Broad understanding of dynamics of health care policy and the sector’s trends; health care industry experience and/or relevant coursework.
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Understanding of how health care is financed and delivered in the U.S., in particular under Medicaid, Duals programs, HCBS/LTSS/MLTSS and other community-based supports.
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Knowledge of range of health care policy issues and programs such as Medicare Advantage, Medicare FFS, exchange markets, employer health plans, health care reform, life sciences, mental health, and quality measurement.
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Interest in advancing constructive and innovative changes to the health care system.
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Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail and familiarity with health care data sources.
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Experience monitoring, summarizing, and analyzing federal legislation, regulations, rules, & guidance.
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Experience and working knowledge of state-based health and social services and supports programs.
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Excellent writing and communication skills and the ability to present complex information to internal and external audiences with varying backgrounds and in a variety of formats, ranging from PowerPoint presentations and short summaries to detailed memos and white papers.
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Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
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Self-managed with proven skills to use initiative and time management to prioritize work and deliver results.
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Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and juggle multiple activities and priorities with tight deadlines.
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Professional, positive, client-facing demeanor and presence including the ability to handle confidential information.
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Must have a desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and to meet the needs of multiple clients as they arise.
How to Apply:
To apply, please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements to [email protected], and indicate “Policy Analyst” in the subject line. Applicants not providing salary requirements will not be considered.
About Healthsperien:
Healthsperien, LLC is a Washington, D.C.-based policy and health care consulting firm focused on strategic, regulatory, legislative and implementation issues. We operate at the intersection of public policy, business, analytics, and strategic relationships and coalition engagement. We bring a “system” perspective to our work and specialize in payment and delivery models, regulatory issues facing Medicare, Medicaid and commercial payers, and emerging trends in value-based payment.
The firm is led by Founder Tom Koutsoumpas, who has decades of experience as a leader in the health care field and is a national expert on health system transformation with a special emphasis on advanced illness and hospice. Managing Partners Andrew MacPherson and Ray Quintero, Senior Partner & President HealthsperienX Jeanne De Sa, and Partner Edward Garcia round out the leadership team with substantive health care industry, government, association and policy experience and expertise on a wide variety of issues. Our broader team includes 15 additional talented individuals with varied and complementary backgrounds in law, public policy, business, economics, public health, operations, and strategic communication. Together, we believe in the importance of innovation in shaping a future health care system that addresses the goals of improved access, lower costs, and high-quality care.
Healthsperien works with an array of Fortune 500, community-based, and national, not-for-profit organizations. Our clients include health plans and care providers, stakeholder coalitions, organizations focused on payment and delivery reform, and others interested in more effective use of technology and data and analytics. Clients look to us for tailored and integrated offerings that include:
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Building and managing coalitions, partnerships, and alliances, convening expert meetings, and leading and sustaining legislative and regulatory advocacy and communications efforts for a range of industry and non-profit organizations, specifically employer purchasers, health plans and providers
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Designing and developing alternative payment models and other approaches to improving care delivery and advancing value-based payment and quality measurement in the private sector and in government programs, such as those run by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation
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Developing regulatory insights and strategy based on our deep knowledge in a range of subject areas in public policy and the health care sector, including Medicare, Medicaid and employer-based and individual health insurance markets
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Providing expertise in economic and policy analysis, health services research, clinical analytics, risk adjustment, and actuarial models to enhance perspectives about the health care sector and inform business strategy and advocacy
