Senior Policy Analyst

KFF

KFF is the leading health policy organization in the U.S. As a one-of-a-kind information organization, we bring together substantial capabilities in policy research, polling, and journalism in one organization to meet the need for a trusted, independent source of information on national health issues—one with the scope and reach to be a counterweight to health care’s vested interests and a voice for people. We have five major program areas: policy analysis, polling, journalism, public health information campaigns, and health misinformation and trust.

KFF is not a foundation and has no connection to Kaiser Permanente. Legally, we are a public charity (an endowed national nonprofit organization). We are headquartered in San Francisco with a building in Washington, DC, conference centers in both offices, and staff members in almost every state.

The Team

KFF’s Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured provides information and analysis on health care coverage and access for the low-income population with a special focus on Medicaid and coverage of people who are uninsured.

Your Role

KFF is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to develop and carry out quantitative analyses related to Medicaid policy and coverage for the low-income population, as well as estimates of the effects of proposed changes to Medicaid and health coverage programs for low-income people.

What You’ll Do

• Work independently and with senior staff to develop and conduct quantitative analyses using large national and state-level databases. Tasks include developing research questions and analytic approaches and conducting data management and complex statistical analysis.
• Conduct policy analysis of emerging issues in Medicaid and health coverage for low-income populations based on review of policy documents, proposals, regulations, or other secondary data and sources.
• Conceptualize and write fact sheets, policy briefs, and other background documents on key issues and prepare figures, tables, charts and other data visualizations.
• K eep abreast of new policy developments affecting the Medicaid program and coverage for the low-income population.
Respond to media inquiries and p resent to outside group

Minimum Desired Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• 5+ years of experience conducting quantitative data analysis (time earning Master's degree in public health, public policy, statistics, biostatistics, econometrics, or related field may count toward this requirement);
• Database and statistical programming expertise in R;
• Experience conducting research and analysis using large administrative, survey, or health claims databases, including data cleaning, quality assessment, imputation and statistical analysis;
• Ability to synthesize secondary data, conduct original quantitative analyses, and communicate results clearly through tables, charts, and figures;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Knowledge of federal and state Medicaid and health coverage policy;
• Ability to develop, initiate and conduct work independently and efficiently;
• Strong organizational and management skills and attention to detail;
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and manage the work of junior staff; and
Authorization to work in the U.S.

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

This full-time position will be based in KFF’s Washington, DC office, located downtown near Metro Center. KFF is currently working a hybrid schedule and requires all staff to work in the office a minimum of 2 days a week.

Compensation

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Compensation includes an outstanding benefits package equivalent in value to approximately fifty percent of base salary including a generous and immediately vested defined contribution plan and zero-premium health coverage.

The annual salary range for the Senior Policy Analyst position is between $88,400 and $110,000. O ur job titles and salary ranges may span more than one career level, and the salary offered to a candidate will be determined based on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, job-related knowledge and skill set, depth of experience, certifications and/or degrees, and our practice of upholding salary equity within the organization.

How to Apply

If this position is of interest to you, and you have the requisite experience and qualifications, please apply.

KFF has an efficient applicant review process and will contact candidates who have applied for this position and whose qualifications most closely fit the criteria for the job. No phone inquiries please.

We are a vaccinated workplace.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Candidate Accommodations

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Inclusion Statement

It is the policy of KFF to actively promote a diverse and inclusive workplace in every respect, and to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees in every phase of employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, arrest or conviction records, or other categories protected under the law.