Skills: - Quantitative skills with at least five years experience working with Excel recommended and knowledge of other advanced statistical programs such as Microsoft Access preferred. Effective communication skills with at least three years experience providing oral and/or written summaries of health policy-related materials, a demonstrated capability of developing and maintaining access to reliable sources of information in policy or advocacy-related settings, and considerable knowledge of the techniques and methods of developing and executing policy analysis. Demonstrated good judgment, a well-developed sense of propriety, political acumen, the ability to think constructively, strong interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic.
Experience: - At least three years experience performing quantitative analyses of health care issues and writing concise and timely evaluations of legislation and other related items preferred.
- At least five years experience providing policy expertise in an advocacy organization preferred.
- At least five years experience working on health care issues to develop knowledge of the structure and functioning of the government in terms of its impact on the health care sector, knowledge of current policy issues affecting AHIP and its member organizations and understanding of managed care functions and operations is highly preferred.
Education: - Bachelor’s or advanced degree. Master’s degree preferred.
Certification Requirements: Physical Work Activities and Conditions: - Continuous sitting for prolonged periods more than 3 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day.
- Keyboard use of greater or equal to 45% of the workday.
Percent of Travel: - Occasional travel required – less than 20%.
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