Health Policy Analyst

Center For Health Information And Analysis • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA), we serve as stewards of Massachusetts health data, employing multifaceted datasets and cutting-edge analytics to ensure transparency in our health care system. By joining CHIA, you'll dive into health care data, revealing invaluable trends and insights, and play a pivotal role in evidence-based decision-making.
Our work directly impacts the health care system, supporting the development of data-driven policies that aim to improve the quality and equity of care, while keeping costs affordable for Massachusetts families. We foster a flexible, collaborative environment, offering a hybrid model that balances in-person and remote work. Our hybrid approach allows you to work alongside your colleagues in our vibrant Boston office at 501 Boylston Street for at least two designated days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely on others.
Join us at CHIA and help shape the future of Massachusetts health policy! We seek a Health Policy Analyst to contribute to the growing portfolio of our dynamic Health Informatics and Reporting team. The Health Policy Analyst will develop analytic reports and data products to produce insights on a range of health policy topic areas including affordability, access to primary care and behavioral health services, prescription drug costs, quality measurement, and other emerging issues.

Requirements

• Data Analytics and Strategy Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in data management and analysis, including organizing complex datasets, performing analyses, implementing quality assurance protocols, and documenting analytic processes. Experience with tools such as Excel, R, SAS, or SQL is required.
• Health Care Domain Knowledge: Working understanding of the U.S. health care system and health policy environment. Experience with Massachusetts health policy ecosystem and/or health care claims data is preferred.
• Effective Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling insights. Proven ability to interpret data and effectively communicate findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public policy, public health, or quantitative field required; advanced degree in health care policy, health services research, health data analytics, or related field preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Power BI or Tableau for data visualization is preferred but not mandatory.
• Analyst III candidates will have a working knowledge of relevant health policy topics such as total cost of care measurement, insurance coverage and costs, quality alignment and measurement, the prescription drug supply chain, dental services, and/or experience with health care claims and enrollment data.

Responsibilities

• Drive Data-Backed Insights: Seize the opportunity to work with an extensive range of health care enrollment, spending, and quality data, including our newly enhanced Massachusetts All-Payer Claims Database. You will be at the forefront of executing analyses and publishing reports, utilizing CHIA's rich data sources to extract crucial insights that will directly shape health care policies and initiatives.
• Lead Strategic Project Management: Take charge of organizational excellence by crafting and overseeing work plans. In this role, you will ensure that projects are executed successfully within defined timelines while adhering to streamlined and efficient processes.
• Empower Collaborative Teams: Support team members in creating, planning, and delivering high-value analytic products. This is your chance to optimize the team's utilization of CHIA's data resources and other assets, fostering collaboration for impactful outcomes.
• Champion Data Integrity: Assume a pivotal role in advancing comprehensive practices in documentation and data management and quality assurance. Your meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy will play a crucial part in upholding the integrity of our data and analyses.

Benefits

• When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees