What are the responsibilities and job description for the Policy Associate position at National Academy For State Health Policy?
About National Academy For State Health Policy
The National Academy for State Health Policy — NASHP — is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of, by, and for state policymakers, committed to developing and advancing health policy innovations and solutions.
At NASHP, we engage state leaders to solve problems and share best practices, conduct policy analyses and research, leverage state expertise to develop model policies, disseminate information on state policies and programs, and provide technical assistance to states.
We have an immediate opening for a Policy Associate to join our growing Coverage, Cost, and Value team.
Position Overview
NASHP supports state leaders to identify issues and develop solutions to high and rising health care costs through its Centers for Lowering State Rx Drug Pricing and Health System Costs . The work focuses on research, data and analyses to develop policies and to engage diverse state leaders to surface innovative strategies and implementation lessons.
As a policy associate you will conduct in-depth policy and data research and analysis on emergent and evolving prescription drug pricing and hospital cost issues. This may include but is not necessarily limited to conducting in-depth research, data analysis on cell and gene therapies, GLP1s, etc. and consolidation, efforts to lower payments for medical services, and more. Policy associates are skilled at tracking legislation, targeted research, writing policy briefs, blogs and fact sheets, convening and supporting learning collaboratives or networks, and staffing advisory committees, seminars, and conferences.
This is a full-time position, based in NASHP's Washington, DC or Portland, Maine office.
Primary Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include :
- Tracking, researching, analyzing, and summarizing state and federal policy, legislation, rules and regulations that impact state health cost policy
- Providing technical assistance to state officials and others on a variety of topics that may include drug pipeline information, the prescription drug supply chain, the model policies that NASHP has developed with state officials, policy strategy as well as implementation, and more with a focus on policies that protect access to care while seeking to lower costs
- Planning, researching, and writing blogs, briefs, reports, and other publications
- Assisting in the development of grant proposals and reports to funders
- Facilitating state-to-state learning and exchange using multiple strategies, both virtual and in-person
- Working with both internal and external stakeholders at the state and national level, effectively communicating information on trends and emerging issues in health policy
- Assisting in staffing and support of NASHP's policy committees and participating in the planning and implementation of NASHP's annual conference
- Representing NASHP and relevant project work at meetings and conferences
- Conducting qualitative policy research and analysis
- Contributing to project development and management
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organization to provide technical assistance to state health policy officials
- Writing policy briefs and other related resources aimed at a broad policy audience
- Other duties as necessary
Education and Experience
Core Competencies
Working at NASHP
NASHP offers a flexible work schedule. We are currently operating in a hybrid work arrangement, with one to two days in the office each week, depending on distance from the office. We have offices in both Washington, DC and Portland, Maine.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $70,159 - $91,125 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience.
NASHP offers exceptional employee benefits that include :
The pay range for this role is :
70,159 - 91,125 USD per year(Washington, DC)
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Salary : $70,159 - $91,125
