The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) is seeking an individual to join the Policy Team as a Research Analyst. The primary focus of this work will be on emerging state and federal issues including state implementation of the ACA, state policies related to private and public health coverage, and health care cost control.
NASHP is a non-profit, independent academy of state health policymakers working together to identify emerging issues, develop policy solutions, and achieve excellence in state health and long term services and supports policy. NASHP provides a forum for constructive, nonpartisan work across branches and agencies of state government on critical health issues facing states. NASHP has offices in Washington, DC and Portland Maine; this position may be located in either office.
General Description:
The Research Analyst is responsible for a wide range of activities in support of specific projects designed to support state officials and program administrators develop and implement effective health policy. This work includes assisting other members of the project team with planning and implementation of both virtual and face-to-face meetings and symposia, providing support at those meetings, assisting in the design and conduct of studies and analyses including literature reviews and syntheses, key informant interviews, case studies and focus groups. The Research Analyst will also participate in the design, drafting and editing of written analyses, briefs, fact sheets, proposals and presentations to be shared with stakeholders, funders and the general public.
Research Analysts have advancement opportunities as skills and knowledge develops and, at entry level, work on multiple projects providing staff support to policy staff.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Assists in planning and implementing project-specific face-to-face, audio and web-based meetings, symposia and training sessions, including assisting in development of agendas
- Assists with scheduling, developing agendas, preparing and disseminating materials, taking notes and drafting meeting summaries and related administrative duties, as required
- Assist in the design and conduct of studies and analyses including literature reviews and syntheses, summary descriptions of state programs, surveys, key informant interviews, case studies and focus groups.
- Assist in communicating with key leaders and stakeholders, including state officials, through listservs, emails, and newsletters and in other administrative tasks
- Compiles and presents data and information in formats amenable to analysis and presentation, including tables, graphs, charts and reports
- Assists in developing and implementing NASHP annual conference sessions; this work may extend to planning workshop content and securing speakers
- Provides support to NASHP Committees
- Assists in researching and developing funding proposals and applications
- Assists in developing and implementing activities designed to assist and support state officials and program administrators such as Medicaid directors and other agency staff, Governors’ advisors, state legislators, public health program directors and other state officials in addressing policy and program challenges
- Expected to stay abreast of relevant literature, national policy and state activity relevant to project work, taking the initiative to both identify emerging trends in policy and practice among leaders an innovators in state government and health policy
- Participates in the design, drafting, editing and publication of written materials, including analyses, briefs, fact sheets, reports, proposals and other types of information for dissemination
- Assists colleagues with speech and document preparation by conducting background research, formatting documents and tables, preparing presentations and other related activities, as required
- Carries out necessary follow-up project activities, including working with NASHP Communications staff to ensure that NASHP website is current
- Represents NASHP at meetings and conferences
- Actively participate in efforts to improve individual and team quality of performance; participate in staff/team meetings and training; work with colleagues to coordinate organization-wide communications and problem solving
- Some travel required
Qualifications:
- Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree; possession of a Master’s degree in public policy, public health or a related field – or comparable work experience – highly desirable
- Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to balance multiple assignments and competing demands to achieve quality results in a timely manner
- Experience with state government, either through direct work experience or policy/analytic experience closely tied to state programs is preferred
- Knowledge or and experience in one or more areas of state health policy preferred
- Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships with staff and diverse constituencies – working independently and collaboratively – is required
- Computer proficiency including demonstrated ability to conduct effective web-based research, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook)
To Apply:
Those interested in applying for this position should submit a letter of interest and resume to search@nashp.org, with the term “Research Analyst” in the subject line.
The National Academy for State Health Policy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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