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Overview The Health Care Policy Analyst role at American Action Forum involves original research and analysis of health care policy proposals, legislative initiatives and enacted laws. Analysts write multiple products each week (research pieces and congressional testimony excerpts) and support the Director of Health Care Policy with timely analysis and background memorandums. This position may represent AAF in meetings with stakeholders and on Capitol Hill. Responsibilities Conduct original research and analysis of health care policy proposals, legislative initiatives and enacted laws. Write multiple products each week including research pieces and congressional testimony excerpts. Support the Director of Health Care Policy with timely analysis and background memorandums. Represent AAF in meetings with stakeholders and on Capitol Hill when required. Qualifications and Skills 1 to 3 years of experience in government, health care, policy analysis or a related field A degree in economics, data analysis, statistics, public policy, history or English; or commensurate experience. Graduate work preferred but not required. Broad working knowledge of the U.S. health care system and health care policy Ability to express complex ideas, supported by robust policy analysis, in written and oral form Ability to communicate complex policy and its implications to a variety of audiences Familiarity with the U.S. federal legislative and regulatory process as well as associated documents (bills, rulemaking and agency guidance) Ability to multi-task and shift priorities efficiently with little notice Strong quantitative skills and demonstrable expertise with MS Excel; experience with statistical packages (SAS, STATA, or R) is useful but not essential Benefits Health coverage, paid time off, retirement savings plan, cell phone reimbursement, gym membership, commuter/dependent care pre-tax accounts. Salary commensurate with experience. About The American Action Forum The American Action Forum is a forward-looking, non-profit policy institute dedicated to keeping America strong, free and prosperous. It seeks to promote common-sense, innovative, and solutions-based policies that will reform government, challenge outdated assumptions, and create a smaller, smarter government that will serve its citizens better. As a unique, fast-paced “action” tank, we use the modern tools of communications to deploy ideas; engage Americans in the debate over the boundaries of government policy, personal freedoms, and market incentives; and educate and challenge the media to explore these issues and shape the next generation of political leaders. This is a full time position based in Washington, DC. The American Action Forum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, or sexual orientation. We are unable to sponsor work visas for this project. Powered by JazzHR gUnJCyv4zY #J-18808-Ljbffr American Action Forum

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