Healthcare Policy Policy Analyst Position at University of Massachusetts Medical School

3 days ago


Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time

At the University of Massachusetts Medical School, we're looking for a skilled Healthcare Policy Policy Analyst to join our team. This role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference in the healthcare industry.

As a Healthcare Policy Policy Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting our policy analysis, writing, and research activities. This includes identifying, obtaining, organizing, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, reviewing academic and professional literature, and gathering information from multiple sources on the costs, utilization, quality, and access to healthcare and human services.

Responsibilities
  • Perform policy and data analysis of healthcare and human services topics and issues, requiring an understanding of the project's goals, the policy context, and the ability to combine and synthesize data and information from multiple sources. May assist with complex analyses.
  • Prepare written summaries and reports of policy and data analyses, providing input to written reports and other materials in easily understood formats for both internal and external distribution. Prepare charts, graphs, tables, and presentations. May draft written reports.
  • Obtain data and information from a wide variety of sources, including federal agencies, state agencies, insurers, healthcare providers, human services providers, academic and professional journals, professional organizations, foundations, news outlets, blogs, consulting project clients, and consulting project partners.
  • Assess the quality of the data obtained by analyzing the data for missing data and/or inconsistencies and, as needed, assist with the development and implementation of methods to improve the quality of the data by obtaining missing values, resolving inconsistencies, or excluding selected data from analyses.
  • Organize data by constructing databases and spreadsheets and organize qualitative information in a manner that facilitates its use for policy analysis.
  • Assist in identifying sources of data and information relevant to specific analytic projects on healthcare and human services topics and issues.
  • Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
  • Masters degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., public policy, law, public health, health economics, public or business administration with a concentration in healthcare); or equivalent.
  • One (1) year of related work experience. Required work experience may include internships or research assistant roles requiring analysis, writing, or research.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct thoughtful and accurate analysis, research, and writing in a relevant discipline.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce thorough, accurate results and to meet project milestones and deadlines.
  • Excellent quantitative and qualitative policy research and analytical skills.
  • Excellent analytical and writing skills as demonstrated in a writing sample and past analytical work.
  • Excellent oral communication skills.
  • Ability to learn new issues quickly.
  • Ability to take initiative on assignments and work independently.
  • Demonstrated expertise in computer-based tools, including spreadsheets, database management, word processing, and presentation software.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with others at all levels of responsibility.
Estimated Salary

The estimated annual salary for this position is $72,000 - $90,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Apply now to join our team and contribute to the development of healthcare policy that makes a real difference in people's lives.


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