Senior Health Policy Analyst/Deputy Director of Health Policy

About Us

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization committed to educating the public on issues with significant fiscal policy impact. Our bipartisan leadership comprises some of the nation’s leading budget experts, including many past heads of the House and Senate Budget Committees, the Congressional Budget Office, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Government Accountability Office.

Position Overview

The Senior Health Policy Analyst/Deputy Director will work with the Director of Health Policy to help develop health care policy options by estimating potential savings, writing issue briefs, and participating in efforts to disseminate and socialize the options among policymakers. The Senior Policy Analyst/Deputy Director will also help the policy team conduct research and analysis.

We are looking for a self-motivated team player with a strong interest in national health policy, particularly as it intersects with federal budget policy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Write policy papers, issue briefs, op-eds, background memos, and blog posts.
• Perform analysis to support the development of health policy options, analyze the potential effects of policy options, and estimate budgetary and other system savings.
• Conduct educational meetings on health policy topics with policymakers and staff.
• Support the Director of Health Policy in organizing public events.
• Edit, proofread, and fact-check a variety of policy papers, blogs, memos, and other materials.
• Coordinate with project partners.
• Evaluate academic literature, economic data, CMS data, relevant government reports, congressional proposals, and other organizational research.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years (7 years for Deputy Director) of experience in health policy, with knowledge of budgetary policy and the legislative process.
• Proven quantitative, analytical, and research skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel’s graphing and data manipulation functions.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and a writing sample no longer than six pages to [email protected]. When applying, please write “Senior Health Policy Analyst” or “Deputy Director of Health Policy” in the subject line.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: $90,000 to $115,000
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) contribution
• Paid time off

Commitment to Diversity

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and other such factors in accordance with US state and federal laws.

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