Director of Policy and Programs

POSITION TITLE:   Director of Policy and Programs   

REPORTS TO:   President & CEO  

STATUS: Full-time, exempt 

LOCATION:  In-Person - THIS IS NOT A REMOTE/HYBRID POSITION 

REQUIREMENTS:  Master’s degree in public administration, public health, public policy, and/or economics preferred. Five to seven years’ experience in a health policy environment/work setting with a broader understanding of the policy making processes, policy analysis and advocacy efforts a must. A successful candidate will be versed with current healthcare access challenges and Medicaid/Medicare issues.   

SKILLS:     Must have the ability to present issue briefs and health policy related data orally and in writing, in a manner that is understandable by policy makers, stakeholders and partners.  Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills to build and sustain relationships necessary to support community health centers. Experience in managing grant funded deliverables, performance monitoring and reporting is a plus. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Director of Policy and Programs works closely with the President/CEO to monitor NJPCA’s policy and advocacy goals and federal grant deliverables. Under the guidance of the CEO, the Director will work with the NJPCA team, FQHC membership, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), state government entities and other stakeholders to develop the PCA’s advocacy, legislative, regulatory and policy agenda at the state and federal levels.   

• Monitor and review legislative, regulatory and policy developments at the state and federal levels and share updates with the health centers 
• Conduct policy analysis and coordinate preparation of testimony/comment letters for regulatory and legislative bodies 
• Oversee and coordinate NJPCA’s annual legislative and policy meetings 
• Oversee NJPCA staff activities and program objectives to meet federal grant deliverables 
• Supervise appropriate staff and provide grant management and corporate compliance oversight 
• Prepare grant reports for federal grant deliverables 
• Serve as NJPCA’s lead resource for the health center Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Workgroup 
• In consultation with the President/CEO, assist new and existing centers with health center program development activities 
• Prepare reports and charts focused on health center services and accomplishments 
• Represent NJPCA on all relevant forums, meetings, and coalitions 
• Perform other duties as required 

 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to travel within the State, region and United States for meetings/conferences.   

SALARY RANGES: Dependent on experience ($90K-$105K). 

WORK HOURS: Professional, 35 hours plus.