Health Policy Analyst

Job Summary: The Health Policy Analyst provides ongoing documentation, communications services, and policy expertise to support various initiatives of the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC). These initiatives include, for example, OHIC’s annual Form and Rate Review proves, annual Affordability Standards processes, and the Health Insurance Advisory Council (HIAC). In supporting these initiatives, the Health Policy Analyst will meet with OHIC staff and other stakeholders, coordinate, schedule, and provide staff support for various OHIC public meetings, conduct policy and regulatory research and analysis, educate and engage various OHIC stakeholders, and support OHIC’s internal and external communication. This role will be embedded within OHIC’s offices, and in close cooperation with OHIC based on the agency’s needs.

Essential Functions:

1. Support OHIC’s internal and external communications, including social media, OHIC’s website, and email newsletters.
2. Coordinate, schedule and provide support (e.g. agendas, minutes, content presentations) for various OHIC public meetings.
3. Recruit and inform participants for OHIC sponsored meetings and initiatives.
4. Reports to the RI Health Insurance Commissioner (or his/her designee) and works collaboratively with OHIC staff and various stakeholders.
5. Track pertinent state legislation and review and edit testimony and letters of support/concern as needed.
6. Provide policy research and analysis to OHIC as needed.
7. As time allows and as a secondary priority to supporting OHIC, also provide support to RIPIN functions such as policy research and advocacy, community and coalition organizing, event planning, internal and external communication, fundraising, lobbying, and other related duties.
8. Provide support to various OHIC initiatives as per the needs presented by OHIC.
9. Actively participate as effective team member in assigned agency meetings and team meetings.
10. Make constructive use of individual and peer supervision/one-on-one meetings
11. Contribute to the overall success and quality of the agency by working constructively and collaboratively with other staff members ensuring all individuals are treated respectfully and that diversity in backgrounds and life experiences is supported and valued throughout the agency.
12. Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of RI’s healthcare system
• High level of interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to convey complex information in a clear and understandable manner
• Organizational skills to include managing multiple activities; ability to prioritize projects of varying complexities; ability to meet required timelines
• Ability to effectively work independently and in collaboration with multiple staff and programs
• Proficiency in computer and internet navigation (online documents, search engine, government websites), proficient in Microsoft products and graphic design software, as well as computer skills to maintain and update program-related materials, reports and database
• Ability to effectively carry-out the mission and philosophy of RIPIN and a willingness to work cooperatively and collaboratively with multiple constituents
• Ability to present to small and large audiences that include consumers, stakeholders, and professionals

Education and Experience:

• A combination of education and skills to effectively carry out responsibilities and assignments; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least three years’ experience with healthcare and/or health insurance policy in Rhode Island, or similar/related fields
• Personal experience navigating social, healthcare, and/or education systems and services for self or family member highly desired
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to RIPIN’s programs, mission and vision
• Experience working with funders and/or with government agencies

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Regularly required to climb stairs, reach, stretch, stand and bend
• Required to have the ability to lift and/or moves up to 25 pounds
• Required to remain at their station for prolonged periods of time

Working Conditions/ Work Environment:

• Primary work location is a climate-controlled indoor office environment; however, may also be required to conduct visits in community settings that may require climbing up to several flights of stairs
• Flexibility for travel related to job requirements
• Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Provide own reliable transportation with proof of valid driver’s license and RI minimum requirements of auto insurance

This description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of the Agency’s work changes, so too, may the essential functions of this position.

RIPIN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

The physical demands and working conditions/environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.