Health Care Project Policy Analyst

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 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, advocates, community‑based entities, federal and state policymakers, health care providers, and clients. NHeLP is committed to health equity—ensuring that everyone has access to the resources they need to be healthy—and to cultivating an internal environment that empowers an exceptional and diverse staff.

The Health Care Project Policy Analyst will be part of the California Policy Advocacy team operating NHeLP’s 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 collaborate with advocates and stakeholders to ensure health care laws, policies, and practices in California meet the needs of low‑income and underserved people.

We also support 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.

NHeLP is seeking a full‑time Policy Analyst for a three‑year (36 months) term. The Policy Analyst will work primarily with the California Policy Advocacy team but will also interact with members of NHeLP’s Federal Advocacy team and the entire organization. The individual will coordinate on a new project involving a dedicated online platform and forum, NHeLP’s Medicaid Access Strategy Hub (the “Hub”), to support advocates across the country and mitigate harms from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on low‑income individuals and families accessing and maintaining Medicaid.

The position 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 person’s job 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 NHeLP’s 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
• 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
• 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…