Center for American Progress Action Fund Center for American Progress Action Fund

Health Policy Analyst

Reports to: Senior Health Policy Staff

Department: Domestic Policy

Staff reporting to this position: None

Position classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Summary

The health care program at American Progress seeks to advance public awareness and understanding of health policy in the United States and offer effective strategies to reform the United States health care system to provide coverage for all. The health program is seeking a Policy Analyst with expertise in racial and ethnic health disparities to work with colleagues to advance the health policy goals of the Center through analytical work and advocacy efforts.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Conduct research and analysis on racial and ethnic disparities in health care.
  • Co-author and author policy papers.
  • Identify and manage external authors on disparities-related research.
  • Prepare articles and op-eds.
  • Convene panels, symposia, and other discussion events.
  • Participate in the development of CAP’s policy portfolio.
  • Work in coalition with other organizations with related interests.
  • Assist in developing legislative and advocacy strategy for CAP health policy priorities

Requirements:

  • Excellent research, analytical, and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of disparities issues and other aspects of health policy.
  • Comfort with working under pressure/tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on a team.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or its equivalent in training and experience.
  • Demonstrated excellence in research and analytic ability.

The following are not required, but are a plus:

  • Federal or state legislative or executive branch experience.
  • Nonprofit experience.
  • Advocacy experience.

Additional Information

American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize our progressive agenda: The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.

American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org.

For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaaction.org.

To apply, simply e-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org.

Or you may write to:
Center for American Progress
1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor – Domestic Policy Search
Washington, DC 20005

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