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Product Development Fellow

Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP)
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST :

  • RESPECTFULLY, ACHP DOES NOT CONSIDER CANDIDATES WORKING IN THE USA UNDER A VISA. THE ORGANIZATION IS SIMPLY TOO SMALL TO MANAGE THE ADMINISTRATION ASSOCIATED.
  • YOU MUST HAVE SOME PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY FOR THIS ROLE
  • THE ROLE WILL LIKELY CONVERT TO A FULL TIME POSITION IN ONE YEAR.

Brief Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Product Development Fellow at the Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP.org). The Product Development Fellow, a new role, will be responsible for executing product development initiatives, conducting market research, analyzing consumer trends, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Some remote work is acceptable for this role, but you must reside in the Washington, DC. area.

Summary of Qualifications

  • One to three years of Product Development experience
  • Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration abilities
  • Experience with the U.S. healthcare or insurance industries
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team
  • Bachelor's required; Master's degree preferred in related fields
  • FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION

    POSITION : Product Development Fellow (Full-time, Non-Exempt)

    REPORTS TO : Associate Director, Public Policy / Product Manager

    LOCATION : Washington, D.C.

    COMPENSATION : $25-30 / Hour plus health insurance benefits

    WHO WE ARE

    The Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) represents the nations top-performing non-profit health organizations to improve affordability and outcomes in health care. ACHP member organizations embrace a unique partnership model in health care, bringing together health plans and providers on behalf of the patients and communities they serve. ACHP advocates on behalf of its members, highlighting tested solutions impacting communities nationwide and a proven approach that delivers better value for patients, employers and taxpayers.

    ACHP is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity within our organization and the promotion of these values across the health sector. We encourage different perspectives, identities and backgrounds, regardless of job function in order to create a more resilient organization that supports a strong, equitable health industry. We foster this by encouraging openness and transparency about diversity issues and we are invested in strategies that seek to equalize opportunities within ACHP.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    ACHP is launching an exciting strategic data initiative with its members, positioning the association as a leader in evidence-based policymaking. This one-year fellowship provides a solid foundation for a career in product development and project management in health care. An ideal candidate should be entrepreneurial and have a background in health care product development or health care project management especially with experience in claims datasets who is detail-oriented, organized and eager to build solutions for complex datasets. A one-year commitment is required, with strong potential for full-time employment upon completion.

    CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Project Management (50%)

  • Develop and maintain project schedules, track deadlines and ensure proper documentation of project progress.
  • Assist with troubleshooting risks, opportunities and resource needs, providing proactive solutions to mitigate challenges in product development.
  • Supporting work groups that consist of technical experts and executives from member companies.
  • Product Development Support (35%)

  • Assist in developing ACHPs Project Value products, collaborating closely with senior leaders and colleagues to ensure that deliverables meet high standards.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders on the design, development, implementation and launch of new and existing analytic products.
  • Monitor project timelines, track milestones and ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
  • Cross-functional Coordination (15%)

  • Coordinate and communicate across ACHP teams, departments and external consultants to streamline product development and ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Act as a liaison between the Product Manager and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth workflow, address queries and ensure timely project updates.
  • Support ACHPs focus on member engagement by identifying areas where analytics and data-driven approaches can enhance outcomes and efficiencies for ACHP member companies.
  • Other duties as assigned

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

    Required General Skills or Experience

  • Bachelors degree in public health, statistics, economics, computer science or similar area of study.
  • Confident and friendly verbal communication with a customer-focused mindset.
  • Excellent judgment, quality assurance and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
  • Preferred Skills or Experience

  • Masters degree in Health Informatics, Data Science or Public Health or other relevant degree.
  • Project management knowledge or PMP certification is a plus, with familiarity in managing timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Certification or experience in iterative product development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
  • Data cleaning, data transformation, and working with large, complex datasets, particularly health insurer and claims datasets.
  • Familiarity working in cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud
  • Understanding of business intelligence concepts and tools, such as data warehousing, ETL processes, and experience with related platforms.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Work is in an office environment.

    Hybrid office position / must be located in the DMV area.

    APPLICATION PROCESS

    Please send your resume, cover letter, and a link to work samples on platforms like GitHub (if available) to ACHP Human Resources at hr@achp.org. Include ' Fellow, Product Development' followed by your first initial and last name in the subject line of your email.

    ACHP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, and a womans right to breastfeed), disability (physical or mental), age (18 and older), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital status, veteran or military status, tobacco use, credit information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

    In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.

    Health insurance benefits are included with this position.

    Salary : $25 - $30

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