Term-Limited Senior Policy Analyst – State Programming

Overview The National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD) seeks a term-limited Senior Policy Analyst. The Senior Policy Analyst will manage the association’s HRSA-funded cooperative agreement, which aims to build literacy among state and territory Medicaid directors and public health leaders about HRSA priorities and initiatives; to establish strong, routine connections between Medicaid Directors and state/territory public health leaders that transcend projects and endure over transitions of federal and state administrations; and to identify opportunities to align strategies as well as to braid use of HRSA and Medicaid funding to ensure sustainable impact. This is a grant-funded, term-limited position with an anticipated end date of October 31, 2027. Continuation beyond that date depends on renewal of grant funding. About NAMD NAMD is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, professional association representing leaders of state Medicaid agencies and Children’s Health Insurance Programs (CHIP) across the country. Members from the 56 states and territories drive major innovations in health care while overseeing Medicaid and CHIP, two of the nation’s most vital health care programs serving millions of beneficiaries. Position Description The Senior Policy Analyst will be a key member of a small, highly collaborative team that provides peer learning opportunities and other programming to Medicaid leaders in all 50 states, DC, and the territories. This individual will be dedicated full-time to executing NAMD’s HRSA cooperative agreement as the project manager and will play a lead role in developing cooperative agreement deliverables. This individual will report to the Director of Medicaid Programming and will work closely with the NAMD leadership team. Position Term This position is funded by a federal grant and is expected to run through October 31, 2027. A project completion bonus will be available at the end of the term upon satisfactory completion of work. If the grant is renewed or extended, the position may be extended as well, depending on available funding and organizational needs. Continued employment beyond the anticipated end date is not guaranteed. Position Responsibilities This individual will be an experienced project manager responsible for coordinating activities for the HRSA cooperative agreement including: Serving as project manager across NAMD’s state programming, federal policy, communications, and operations teams; Liaising directly with state/territory Medicaid and public health leaders, HRSA, national associations, and other external partners for the purpose of creating connection between Medicaid and public health; Coordinating strategic meetings with NAMD leadership, state/territory Medicaid leaders, HRSA leadership, public health officials, behavioral health officials, community health centers, and other external partners to share best practices and align efforts towards shared goals; Identifying and coordinating opportunities for HRSA engagement with state/territory Medicaid leaders at NAMD’s Fall Conference, Annual Membership Meeting, and other events; Designing and convening virtual events with state/territory Medicaid leaders, other state health officials, and public health leaders to support shared learning; Developing written resources to translate policy issues into actionable materials for state/territory Medicaid leaders, state health officials, and public health leaders; Coordinating the collection and analysis of information from Medicaid leaders from polls, surveys, and listservs; and Leading performance measurement, reporting, and evaluation efforts for NAMD’s HRSA cooperative agreement. Minimum Qualifications At least 4-5 years of applied work experience in public policy, public health, government, or related areas, with some applied work experience in health policy. Applied work experience in Medicaid, public health, or state policy is a plus. A Master’s degree in political science, public policy, public health or other related area of study can substitute for two years of work experience. Demonstrated project and grant management skills. Experience managing federal grants or cooperative agreements is a plus. Ability to work in a cooperative, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas in a concise and neutral manner. Ability to manage multiple competing tasks and self-direct workflow. Excellent interpersonal skills with a practical, positive, service-oriented mindset. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Ability to occasionally travel to NAMD meetings and events. Lived experience with the Medicaid program is greatly valued by NAMD.