Employment Opportunities

Regulatory Policy Analyst, Public Policy Department

The Regulatory Policy Analyst reports to the Vice President of Public Policy and provides policy support to the Vice President, President, and National Business Group on Health member companies on regulatory and public policy issues. Responsibilities include research, analysis, and communications support on employer-sponsored health benefits and related medical leave, health care delivery system, health and productivity, and disability policy issues. The Regulatory Policy Analyst may also assist the Vice President in representing the Business Group on regulatory policy issues. Requires an articulate, creative, self-motivated, person with experience and interest in employee benefits, health care finance, and regulatory and policy issues from the employer perspective.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and track federal and major state regulatory and legislative health policy and health benefits issues of significance to Business Group members.
• Research, review, and develop comment letters, policy updates and alerts, position statements, policy papers, issue briefs, testimony, meeting materials, and other written materials on both federal and state priority issues.
• Provide regulatory and policy support to the Vice President for The Business Group’s Public Policy Advisory Group, Institute on Health, Productivity and Human Capital, and other Business Group and public policy activities and meetings.
• Respond to member inquiries about the impact of legislation and regulation on benefits.
• Respond to requests for policy and health care information.
• Research and compose policy presentations.
• Assist the Vice President in supporting the President and Board on public policy issues.
• Represent the Vice President and The Business Group at various policy meetings, coalitions, and information exchange activities.
• Assist the President, Vice President and other staff members with special projects as needed.

• Masters Degree (or equivalent) in public policy or related field (health economics, labor economics, government, business, or health services research). May substitute significant work experience in employee benefits or regulatory compliance.
• 3-5 years experience in a regulatory compliance / public policy / employee benefits / legislative / health services research or government field.

Individual should have:

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent internal and external customer and member service skills, having the ability to interact with funding partners, colleagues, member companies, and potential members.
• Strong organization skills and be organized, detail oriented, and thorough.
• The ability to be resourceful and creative in finding and using relevant information.
• The ability to work effectively on team projects and be self-motivated and experienced in making independent judgments within the context of established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new subject matter quickly and become conversant on the subject
• Exceptional ability to set goals, measure progress, and meet deadlines, while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite software.

• Regulatory experience a strong plus (ERISA/health / labor).
• Knowledge of health issues, disability issues, or health benefits a plus.

David Fogle
Vice President Finance & Administration
National Business Group on Health
50 F Street, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20001
HR@businessgrouphealth.org

Program Analyst, Center for Prevention and Health Services

The Center for Prevention and Health Services (the Center) houses the Business Group's health programs in the areas of health services, health services research, prevention, public health partnerships, maternal and child health, health disparities and consumer education. The Center provides solutions for employer concerns in the above areas; identifies and develops tools and strategies for employers to use in addressing these issues; provides employers with information on emerging trends and data; and translates clinical and public health research and guidelines for an employer audience.

Position Description

The Program Analyst works within the Center for Prevention and Health Services (the Center). The Center for Prevention and Health Services houses the National Business Group on Health's programs that focus on the delivery of preventive and other health services through employer-sponsored health plans and worksite programs. The Program Analyst's work involves translating science into practical tools that employers can use to address the healthcare needs of employees and other beneficiaries. The Program Analyst reports directly to the Vice President of the Center for Prevention and Health Services. This position is based in Washington, DC.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop resources (toolkits, programs, educational modules, etc.) to address critical healthcare issues in large employer settings.
• Conduct program analyses, needs assessments, and evaluation research.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesis.
• Develop and write position papers, technical briefs, and issue briefs on topics of interest and value to employer members.
• Facilitate and conduct teleconferences, webinars and in-person seminars on healthcare topics of value to members and funders.
• Organize, implement, and conduct demonstration projects to document innovative practices and programs.
• Coordinate project staff and manage assigned contracts and budgets.
• Identify both private and public funding opportunities.
• Develop proposals and write grant applications for potential funding opportunities.
• Represent the Business Group and the Center at meetings of professional associations, funders, members and others.
• Contribute to other Business Group Institute projects as assigned
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Vice President.
• Provide member support as requested by the President and Vice President of Member Services

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's Degree or equivalent related work experience in public health, health education, or a related field.
• Individually or co-authored literature for public or business audience, a plus.
• Experience or interest in mental health, behavioral health, or maternal and child health, a plus.

Required Skills:
Individual should have:

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multi-task and delegate as necessary.
• Excellent internal and external customer and member service skills, having the ability to interact with funding partners, colleagues, member companies, and potential members.
• Strong organization skills and be organized, detail oriented, and thorough.
• Exceptional ability to set goals, measure progress, and meet deadlines, while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new subject matter quickly and become conversant on the subject
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively independently and with a multi-faceted internal team and a diverse external community.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• A strong work ethic.
• Proficiency at basic qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, including conducting interviews, developing surveys and conducting literature reviews.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite software.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of employer-sponsored healthcare benefits and employer-sponsored wellness, employee assistance, and health promotion programs is preferred.

Qualified candidates can submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume to:

David Fogle
Vice President Finance & Administration
National Business Group on Health
50 F Street, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20001
HR@businessgrouphealth.org