Policy Analyst

Policy Analyst – Brown University

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The Policy Analyst at the School of Public Health's Department of Health Services Policy & Practice joins a vibrant team supporting the activities of the Department and related projects of the hiring research center. Currently, the Department and Center conduct high impact research on topics including efforts to improve value in Medicare and Medicaid, improve the performance of the Medicare Advantage program, identify the causes and solutions to commercial price growth, and study state-level policies to improve the value of health care spending.

The Policy Analyst’s role will be to help translate the results of this robust body of work and communicate the key takeaways to policymakers, the media, and other constituents.

As a core member of the Center’s policy translation team, the Policy Analyst will help serve as a bridge to ensure that research findings are well positioned to impact policy. The Policy Analyst will report to the Director of Health Policy Strategy. After studies are completed, the Policy Analyst will help to identify the actionable findings from these studies, help to identify opportunities to connect the research/investigators to policymakers, and help to write briefs and communicate these results.

The Policy Analyst will also track developments in health policy, coordinate the provision of technical assistance to policymakers, and help to identify areas of policy and research alignment to ensure the research work of the Center is optimally targeted to drive change.

• Grade 10:
  Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in health policy OR Master's / JD degree and 1 year of experience in health policy.

• Demonstrated knowledge of health care policy making
• Experience synthesizing/disseminating research findings
• Familiarity with research methods and policy and regulatory processes
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Experience with email and newsletter management, copywriting, and editing
• Ability to set goals and work independently to manage both short- and long-term responsibilities
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Event planning ability
• Ability to travel as needed

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification that are satisfactory to Brown University.

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 6/30/2028 which may be extended based upon available funding.

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

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