Public Policy Specialist

Overview

Identifies, analyzes, and tracks national health-related public policy matters in support of The Joint Commission’s goals and priorities. Supports the Government Relations Office in its public policy agenda so that The Joint Commission is aware of and up to date on significant issues, federal and state actions, and other relevant information that would affect advocacy, policymaking, standards development, survey operations, and other strategic initiatives important to The Joint Commission. Researches and assists with analysis of public policy portfolio relevant to Joint Commission external priorities. Supports Associate Director / Director in developing policy positions in response to proposed regulations and legislation. Attends meetings, conferences, and relevant briefings as assigned to further understanding and perspective on public policy issues. Receives additional assignment as directed by Associate Director / Director / EVP addition from Associate Director/Director as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists Associate Director / Director with analysis of policy topics of interest to The Joint Commission.
• Prepare summaries and draft responses to proposals under the review of Associate Director / Director.
• Monitors the regulatory agenda and priorities of relevant federal and state agencies such as the Centers for and Medicare and Medicaid Services; the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy; Department of Health and Human Services, The Office of the Inspector General; Department of Veterans Affairs; and State Departments of Health.
• Monitor key government publications, national-level resources, and other health-related print and electronic sources and key websites to identify important new information relevant to the Joint Commission’s work.
• Engage with Government Relations staff to timely develop public policy positions which align with Joint Commission’s overall government relations strategy.
• Attends meetings, briefings, and other relevant events as assigned.
• Identify and support development of external relationships to promote Joint Commission policy goals, including federal agencies, private sector organizations, health care societies, and other professional venues.
• Conducts research on topics of interest to Government Relations Team.
• Performs additional duties relevant to keeping the Joint Commission informed on health care policy, legislation, and other relevant areas of Joint Commission interest, such as listening to webinars; attending meetings; and drafting external presentations as assigned.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeps current with latest developments in health care policy including legislative, regulatory, and emerging issues. Follow and synthesize information from numerous federal agencies, private sector organizations and national-level stakeholders.
• Assist in the identification of key information.
• Assist in the drafting of regulatory summaries, talking points, issue briefs, presentations, and policy materials for senior staff.
• Analyzes, compiles, and synthesizes information into understandable and usable formats.
• Actively contributes to the knowledge base and information library on health care legislation and policy in order that all Joint Commission staff have access to the latest information.
• Prepares legislative and regulatory summaries, talking points, issue briefs, and policy materials for executive and senior staff.
• Prepares staff memoranda, progress reports, and ad hoc reports as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, political science, health care management, or similar degrees.
• 2-3 years’ experience, including experience with health care and public health issues. Ability to monitor and analyze legislative, policy, and regulatory issues.
• Skills associated with proactive information gathering and knowledge of online resources in health care.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with members of health care organizations. Experience working with professional associations, clinical experts, and task forces desirable.
• Requires minimum amount of direction.
• Strong research and writing skills.

The Joint Commission offers a comprehensive benefits package. For a complete overview of our benefits package, please visit our Joint Commission Career Page

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to this position. The description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and working conditions associated with this position. All requirements are subject to possible modification and reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

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Salary : $66,000 - $88,000