Senior Health Policy Analyst

Colorado Access•Denver, CO

17h•$80,000 - $97,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The vision of Colorado Access is to have healthy communities transformed by the care that people want at a cost we can all afford. Our mission is to partner with communities and empower people through access to quality, affordable care. Colorado Access is a Colorado-based company, working to improve the health of our state. They care for individuals, families, and children who receive health care under Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) and Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program). Their focus is driving improvements in quality, member experience, outcomes, and cost. They are a mission-driven organization whose foundation is built by their vision, supported by their values and pillared by diversity, equity and inclusion.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social science, public policy, economics or public health required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of five years’ experience in health policy required.
Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills.
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with ability to write clear and concise documents.
Demonstrates support for the company’s mission, vision and values.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
May be required to manage multiple priorities and projects with tight deadlines.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint).
A valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance will be required for any position requiring driving.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Medicaid, CHP+, and individual health plan Marketplace policies and programs preferred.
Work experience with a state or federal government, a foundation, a health carrier or policy research organization is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Leads research, monitors, and analyzes various policy issues and concepts which are pertinent to Colorado Access (COA) including review of state and federal legislation, regulations, and budget items’; identifies organizational implications and recommends organizational strategies as part their analysis.
Develops and independently owns high-impact deliverables such as position papers, memos, talking points, and other materials that outline COA programs and policy positions.
Serves a subject matter expert on priority areas including the individual insurance market, Medicaid, and CHP+.
Leads development of the team’s expertise in individual insurance market policy and serves as a strategic advisor on COA’s work in this evolving area.
Establishes, in consultation with the Director, policy priorities and other contributions to overall external positioning.
Leads state and federal legislative and regulatory including recommended positions and coordination of COA comments and advocacy.
Partners with COA lobbying and policy consultants to advance advocacy priorities and policy analysis.
Translates policy development into strategic recommendations and works in collaboration with all levels of the organization to evaluate and reach consensus of policy goals and objectives.
Provides strategic counsel to internal teams and leadership; anticipates emerging issues and proactively proposes policy recommendations.
Represents COA in relevant policy coalitions and committees.
Prepares and staffs senior leadership for their participation in policy coalitions, committees and affiliated organizations.
Prioritizes an equity lens throughout legislative, regulatory, and budget analysis and tracking; and supports the expansion of the policy and government relations work beyond a traditional health care focus to include priorities related to housing, nutrition, and other social needs.

Benefits

PTO
floating holidays
nine company paid holidays
hybrid work environment
Employee Assistance Program
401K
tuition reimbursement
leadership training
promotion opportunities
performance evaluations
employee recognition
language pay stipend
Medical, dental, vision insurance that starts the first day of the month following start date.
Supplemental insurance such as critical illness and accidental injury.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending account options.
Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D (employee, spouse and dependent).
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, dependent).
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Annual bonus program (based on eligibility, requirements and performance).