Policy Analyst - Washington, United States - AMERICAS ESSENTIAL HOSPITALS

Description

For this portfolio, the Policy Analyst researches and synthesizes policy initiatives, develops educational materials and responses for a variety of audiences, and makes thoughtful recommendations relating to policy implementation and impact.

The Policy Analyst enjoys a hybrid schedule, coming to the office on Tuesdays and as needed for internal and external meetings, events, or projects.

• _below is a summary, not an inclusive list of all responsibilities_
• Function as the principal content expert on specific policy issues in portfolio to include Medicare and prescription drug programs
• Identify, craft and advance policy positions, collecting information from members of America's Essential Hospitals as needed, to further the association's regulatory advocacy efforts.
• Lead the drafting of comment letters, policy briefs, and position papers on federal policy issues that are relevant to essential hospitals.
• Analyze data models to measure impact of proposals and alternatives.
• Communicate orally policy and regulatory updates and analysis through biweekly government relations conference calls, periodic webinars, and other meetings.
• Support Legislative Affairs team to analyze legislation and craft policy position papers to further the association's legislative advocacy efforts; engage in direct lobbying as needed.
• Represent America's Essential Hospitals with external coalitions and at external meetings with federal agencies and other stakeholders, as necessary.
• Collaborate across teams to include research and data teams on key policy issues affecting members.
• Collaborate with consultants in support of advancing association advocacy efforts.
• Participate in media inquiries about topics within portfolio, providing information on background and communicating association positions on record, as needed.
• Assist in all other activities, special projects, meetings, and other assignments as needed.