Senior Policy Analyst, Health Finance and Managed Care

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Health Finance and Managed Care, the Senior Policy Analyst, Health Finance and Managed Care, will help GNYHA member institutions navigate a broad range of operational and regulatory issues regarding commercial and government managed care and coverage. The successful candidate will help provide both member-level support for specific challenges, and broader advocacy on local, state and federal insurance and managed care policy issues.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor local, State and Federal regulatory and policy developments in designated subject areas including Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, Commercial, Employer, Essential Plan, and Qualified Health Plans
• Review and analyze proposed and final regulations and policies, and prepare written and oral communications to ensure membership is aware of new and changing regulatory requirements
• Draft policy and operational communications for various audiences, including GNYHA member institutions and regulators
• Collaborate with Senior Vice President to develop and execute advocacy agendas and actions
• Develop and maintain relationships with GNYHA members and internal and external project stakeholders
• Conduct project specific research
• Provide project management support, including obtaining and organizing information from members and other sources, managing the logistics of convening members and subject matter experts, and maintaining meeting notes and follow-up items
• Support member outreach to gather information and feedback in designated subject areas

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, healthcare administration or a related field
• Previous professional experience working in healthcare policy, health care, public health or government and/or a strong desire to work in these sectors
• Strong understanding of the health care regulatory framework 
• Superior writing and oral communication skills
• Exceptional critical thinking skills 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze regulations and government guidance
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple deadlines and adapting to shifting project priorities. 
• Highly organized and detail oriented 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health, healthcare administration or a related field
• Experience in managed care operations or policy 

Salary Range: $75,000 – $82,000

The salary range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining exact compensation, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, skills, budget, and internal equity).

Benefits and Perks: Comprehensive benefits package and perks including, but not limited to:

• Defined contribution 401(k) plan with non-elective employer contribution 
• 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

Work Schedule: A hybrid model with the expectation to work physically in our office Tuesdays and Wednesdays as mandatory in-office days with a third in-office day at your discretion, in coordination with your supervisor and in accordance with the business needs of your department. This schedule may be subject to change in GNYHA’s sole discretion. This is a full-time position.

To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter with their application. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact GNYHA at recruiting@gnyha.org.