Position: Health Care Project Policy Analyst

Reports to: Managing Director, California Policy Advocacy Team

Status: Full-time Exempt (limited to 36 months)

Start Date: Immediate

Location: Primarily Remote.

THE ORGANIZATION

The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) protects and advances the health rights of low-income and underserved individuals. NHeLP engages in national, state, and local advocacy efforts, including analyses of federal and state laws, policy advocacy, litigation, continuing legal

education, and individual technical support. We work with lawyers and advocates, community-

based entities, federal and state policymakers, health care providers, and clients.

NHeLP is committed to health equityensuring that everyone has access to the resources they

need to be healthyand to cultivating an internal environment that empowers an exceptional

and diverse staff. For more information, see ourEquity Stance.

THE TEAM

The Health Care Project Policy Analyst will be part of the California Policy Advocacy team operating NHeLPs California-specific policy strategy which works to protect and expand access to quality, equitable health care for all people in California. Founded in Los Angeles, NHeLP has maintained a consistent and engaged presence in California since 1969. We work in collaboration with advocates and stakeholders to ensure health care laws, policies, and practices in California meet the needs of low-income and underserved people. We are also a support center for health and legal advocates across the state, including the statewide Health Consumer Alliance (HCA), a collaborative that provides individual health consumer assistance and policy advocacy, including legal representation, for low-income and underserved populations, as well as technical assistance and training to local legal aid programs and other health advocates.

THE POSITION

NHeLP is seeking a full-time Policy Analyst for a three-year (36 months) term. This is a project-based position. The Policy Analyst will work primarily with the California Policy Advocacy team but will also interact with members of NHeLPs Federal Advocacy team and the entire organization. The individual will work with the NHeLPs California Policy Advocacy team to minimize the harms of H.R. 1, or the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and ensure as many Californians as possible maintain access to Medi-Cal or other insurance affordability programs. The position will primarily include policy advocacy as well as collaboration and coordination between our policy advocacy teams and outside partners based in California. Internally, the Policy Analyst will coordinate on a new project involving a dedicated online platform and forum, NHeLPs Medicaid Access Strategy Hub (the Hub), to support advocates across the country and mitigate harms from OBBBA on low-income individuals and families on accessing and maintaining Medicaid. As a support center in California, the Policy Analyst will also provide education and technical assistance to assist advocates working with the Medi-Cal population. In addition to the specific duties described below, the Policy Analyst will be invited and encouraged to participate in other organizational opportunities and initiatives. That work would be considered part of and not in addition to the persons job responsibilities.

The Policy Analyst should have substantive knowledge of Medicaid and the ACA, and experience with federal or state health policy advocacy. The ideal candidate will have experience working within underserved communities and will demonstrate an understanding of the issues that impact people with low income, BIPOC, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other underserved populations, specifically those on Medi-Cal.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the California Policy Advocacy Team (70%)

• Work with California policy staff to implement OBBBA and track developments at the federal and state level;
• Liaise between the Hub and the California Policy Advocacy Area to inform NHeLPs California and federal-level advocacy; maintain proactive and ongoing communication internally and with external California-based advocates;
• Monitor information shared by the Special Project Attorney and posted on the Hub, identify patterns of concerns and track suggestions to apply to California OBBBA implementation, as appropriate;
• Track developments on California OBBBA implementation;
• Analyze information to identify policy solutions for California OBBBA implementation;
• Coordinate with national and California partners who provide support to the Hub;
• Provide technical assistance and education requested by California advocates, administrative agencies, policymakers, and other individuals; and
• Conduct trainings and presentations, as needed.

Research, Analysis, and Writing (20%)

• Research and analyze federal and state Medicaid policies and administrative guidance;
• Track federal and state policy developments as they impact OBBBA implementation; and
• Develop and coordinate publications about California OBBBA-related content that include fact sheets, tip sheets, issue briefs, and posts.

Administrative and Other Responsibilities (10%)

• Write grant reports on work and document timekeeping;
• Participate in internal meetings and working groups; and
• Collaborate with development, communication, and operations teams to accomplish the organization’s strategic priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters in Public Health Administration or equivalent degree;
• Three (3) years of policy experience;
• Strong interest in administrative, public benefits, and civil rights law and policy;
• Commitment to the representation of low-income and underserved populations.

MUST-HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of health policy, regulatory and administrative advocacy, Medicaid/Medi-Cal and the Affordable Care Act;
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Possess a high level of independence and initiative, good judgment, excellent speaking and writing skills, the ability to produce the highest caliber work, creativity, and an ability to model working with others toward common goals;
• Ability to think creatively, and to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Demonstrated understanding of the role that racial inequity plays in our society and in movement- building, and have an ability to effectively manage across difference;
• Familiarity with online forums and how to engage people in a meaningful and constructive manner; and
• Commitment to NHeLPs mission and values.

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