Associate Director, Health Policy

Associate Director, Health Policy

Reports to: Senior Fellow, Health Policy

Staff reporting to this position: Research Associate

Department: Health

Position classification: Exempt, full time; Nonunion - Level 6

Compensation range: $77,000–$92,400 per annum

Work site: On-site (Washington, D.C., office)

Summary

American Progress is seeking an Associate Director, Health Policy in its Health Policy department to conduct original analyses and advance policy proposals to expand health care accessibility, tackle high health care prices and anticompetitive behavior, and build a strong and thriving health care system. The Associate Director should be excited to generate new analysis across a wide range of health policy issues, with a special focus on developing evidence-driven proposals that improve health care consumer out of pocket affordability and working with the Senior Fellow, Health Policy to push policymaking in bold new directions.

American Progress’ Health Policy department works to address the deep inequities in the U.S. economy, to grow the middle class, and to ensure that all Americans can live secure and stable lives. The Health Policy department advances these goals through proposals to expand affordable health coverage, lower health costs for consumers, and advance public health and equity.

The ideal candidate has experience and expertise in health economic and or quantitative policy analysis—including with respect to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance policy; the ability to collaborate with experts across subject areas to support a wide range of policy goals with robust analysis; comfort working in a fast-paced environment; exceptional writing skills; and a clear communication style.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct original health policy research and analysis, both quantitative and qualitative, on tight deadlines dealing with various topics across health insurance segments and market issues and occasional public health topics.
• Conceive of and write policy reports, issue briefs, memos, op-eds, and other products that advance progressive health policies and translate complex research and findings for broad audiences using different tones and styles to match intended audiences.
• Engage with media and others in a public-facing role to comment on the state of health policy to advance American Progress’ priorities and values.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key partners and allies, while collaborating across internal policy teams to advance American Progress’ progressive priorities.
• Represent American Progress with Capitol Hill and executive branch contacts; with external groups; and with media covering the economy and economic policymaking.
• Lead the development and assessment of new policy ideas and approaches and, as appropriate, provide requested technical assistance to external stakeholders on those ideas.
• Plan and host coalition meetings, convenings, and public events.
• Supervise research associate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. An advanced degree in public policy, public health, health administration, economics, or a related field is preferred.
• At least six years of experience related to the use of policy analysis in support of policymaking and political goals.
• Deep familiarity with American health care policy across insurance markets (Medicaid, private insurance, and Medicare) and with procompetitive health care reforms. Facility or familiarity with prescription drug affordability policy is a plus.
• Strong quantitative skills and facility with Microsoft Excel, Stata, or R; more advanced quantitative skills and instincts for data visualization are pluses.
• Strategic instincts for advancing progressive policies and using analysis to support policy arguments and willingness to push back where appropriate.
• A passion for bold reforms and an entrepreneurial attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with different audiences about complex policy issues.
• Strong experience managing up and keeping multiple projects moving simultaneously with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a very fast-paced environment, including producing timely analysis or rapid-response products that have an impact in a fast-moving policy world.
• Ability to initiate, facilitate, and organize productive and efficient collaboration across American Progress’ policy and functional teams.
• Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.

American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is not represented by a union and has a salary range of $77,000–$92,400.