Policy Analyst – Healthcare Transactions, Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Conduct research and analyze federal and state healthcare legislation, regulations, payment policies, and program guidance.

• Assess and analyze policy alternatives, validate assumptions, and create evidence-based recommendations.

• Determine evidence requirements, choose datasets and methodologies, and evaluate impacts on spending, utilization, access, and stakeholders.

• Create data analytics specifications and collaborate with analysts to address methodological inquiries and interpret results.

• Measure the effects of policy and reimbursement modifications on healthcare entities, patients, and governmental expenditures.

• Design Excel-based models to assess payment methodologies, project financial implications, and juxtapose policy scenarios.

• Verify results against source documentation, benchmarks, and anticipated payment or utilization patterns; explore discrepancies and document limitations.

• Evaluate evidence, recognize trade-offs, and clarify implications for clients’ policy stances or subsequent actions.

• Generate client-ready PowerPoint presentations, written summaries, tables, and data visualizations; communicate findings to teams and clients.

• Manage assigned work streams, set priorities with project leaders, and identify methodological or delivery challenges.

• Contribute to proposals, scopes of work, policy research, and innovative analytical methodologies and tools.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in public policy, public health, economics, healthcare management, statistics, mathematics, business, or a related field is required.

• At least four years of relevant experience in healthcare consulting, policy research, government, a healthcare organization, or a comparable analytical environment.

• Proven experience in conducting quantitative research or data analysis related to healthcare policy, reimbursement, or business issues.

• Familiarity with Medicare and/or Medicaid, including coverage, payment, and program stipulations.

• Understanding of Medicare and Medicaid research claims data, including its structure, suitable applications, and limitations.

• Experience in interpreting healthcare regulations, payment methodologies, or technical policy documentation.

• Strong quantitative, analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; adeptness in PowerPoint and Word.

• Capability to formulate clear analysis specifications and collaborate effectively with technical colleagues.

• Ability to condense policy research and analytical outcomes into succinct, actionable findings.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Commitment to producing accurate, well-supported work, with meticulous attention to detail and documentation.

• Capacity to manage competing priorities, work autonomously, and apply sound judgment.

• Candidate must be able to provide verification of legal eligibility to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance support.