Senior Analyst, Health Economics and Finance, and Continuing Care
About The Position
Reporting to the Vice President, Health Economics and Finance, and Continuing Care, the Senior Analyst will be responsible for conducting research and analysis on various health care trends and policy issues to support GNYHA’s advocacy on behalf of member hospitals and nursing homes. GNYHA is a strong advocate and is committed to rigorous analysis in developing our positions on federal, state, and local policy issues. The individual will work with colleagues across GNYHA to support emerging health care issues by analyzing publicly available data, such as hospital and nursing home cost reports, financial statements, insurance coverage and enrollment trends, and original data collection from GNYHA members. GNYHA uses data analyses to shape and support our policy positions on developing issues and to create member-facing resources. This role requires strong quantitative and analytical skills with the desire to constantly learn new contexts, tools, and methods.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in economics, finance, public policy, public health, public administration, or a related field
- Prior work experience in a relevant field, performing quantitative analysis using Excel, statistical software, or similar tools
- Willingness to learn new contexts, tools, and methods to source and interpret data, conduct analyses, and report findings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics and summarize findings for different audiences
- Ability to work cross-functionally with colleagues and remain adaptable to a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in healthcare, policy, and/or hospital finance
- Knowledge of the policymaking process at the Federal or State level
Responsibilities
- Analyze proposed Medicare and Medicaid payment policies’ impacts and build/maintain tools to help GNYHA members understand these impacts
- Monitor and evaluate Medicare and Medicaid nursing home quality reporting and performance requirements
- Analyze Medicaid rate methodologies/changes for hospitals and nursing homes
- Evaluate and summarize Medicaid Managed Care plan data, including enrollment and financial trends
- Produce ad-hoc analyses to support member-specific payment or program proposals to the State or Federal governments
- Develop member communications summarizing policy changes
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package and perks including, but not limited to:
- Defined contribution 401(k) plan with nonelective employer contributions and employer match of employee’s elective contributions
- Paid parental leave
- Health/vision insurance, including options with employer-subsidized health savings account
- Generous paid time off that increases over time and holidays including one annual floating holiday
- Dental insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Health advocacy and employee assistance program
- Fully sponsored membership in healthcare professional society
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee discount programs
- Commuter benefits program
- Casual dress code
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
