Application Requirement

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit two (2) writing samples that demonstrate their ability to analyze, summarize, or advocate on policy or health-related topics. If you are unable to upload the writing samples through the application system, please email them to JOBS@nihb.org with the subject line: Policy Analyst Application – [Your Name].

Position Summary

The Policy Analyst reports to the Federal Relations Director. The Policy Analyst work will involve monitoring regulations and agency activity, policy, and budget analysis; Tribal Consultation; technical assistance to Tribal leaders and representatives, federal agency officials, and other policymakers through service on various federal Tribal Advisory Committees; and special projects related to health care, with a focus on those that impact AI/AN health. The Policy Analyst understands health care delivery, public health, behavioral health, the federal trust responsibility, and the legal, policy, and political frameworks impacting the Indian health care system. Additionally, an ideal candidate will have experience and expertise with Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs. The Policy Analyst also works with the rest of the Government Relations team to develop strategies to advance other aspects of NIHB’s Legislative and Policy Agenda. This full-time position is based in our Washington, DC office and requires up to 25% travel.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Tracks, analyzes, and reports current regulations, including but not limited to those related to Medicaid and Medicare programs and other policies and agency actions impacting AI/AN health.
Prepares talking points, testimony, comments, resolutions, technical reports, data analysis, and white papers on AI/AN healthrelated issues.
Organizes, responds to and drafts official responses and comments related to proposed rules and requests for information issued by federal operating divisions (including, but not limited to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Indian Health Service (HIS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Service (HHS), and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)).
Educates federal agencies on ways to improve health care and public health programs and services to AI/Ans.
Provides technical support and occasional representation at relevant meetings and conferences, including the meetings of federal Tribal Advisory Committees.
Assists Tribes and federal agencies in developing culturally appropriate policies that enhance Tribal health equity and improve access to healthcare and related programs.
Identifies opportunities to advance NIHB's strategic plan and legislative and policy priorities in the federal and congressional policymaking arenas.
Drafts content for newsletters, policy alerts, and blog posts.
Develops and maintains effective relationships with NIHB staff, Tribal stakeholders, federal partners, and other Indian health advocates.
Monitors department grants and contracts and supports the planning, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of deliverables.
Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required, and an advanced degree in political science, health policy, health administration, law, or another relevant field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience working on federal Indian policy or with American Indian/Alaska Native Tribal governments will be considered.
A minimum three years of experience working on health policy, federal Indian policy, or with American Indian/Alaska Native Tribal governments, as well as working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including Tribal Leaders, Tribal health programs, intertribal organizations, legislative staff, federal agencies, and nongovernmental organization; NIHB also values lived experience, and additional lived experience may be considered.
Experience and familiarity with the Indian healthcare system and health policy issues, including knowledge of the Indian Health Service, Medicare and Medicaid, the Indian SelfDetermination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), and Tribal public health issues.
Must possess excellent culturallycompetent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including proven success and experience with public speaking and meeting facilitation;
Ability to learn quickly and efficiently, work with diverse teams of people, multitask and manage priorities.
Must possess cultural sensitivity and ability to work within the customs and traditions of various Tribal nations.

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