About National Academy For State Health Policy

The National Academy for State Health Policy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of, by, and for state policymakers, committed to developing and advancing health policy innovations and solutions.  

At NASHP, we engage state leaders to solve problems and share best practices, conduct policy analyses and research, leverage state expertise to develop model policies, disseminate information on state policies and programs, and provide technical assistance to states.  

We have an immediate opening for a Policy Associate on the Coverage, Cost and Value (CCV) team.   

Position Overview

NASHP’s Coverage, Cost and Value (CCV) Policy Associate will support states working to lower hospital and health system costs, improve health care affordability, and advance payment and delivery system reforms such as hospital global budgets. This work involves analyzing state legislation and administrative activity, facilitating state-to-state convenings, providing technical assistance, and tracking implementation of new laws. Experience analyzing state health policy is required; prior work on health care costs or payment reform is preferred. 

Primary Responsibilities

As a Policy Associate, you will be responsible for:  

• Tracking, researching, analyzing, and summarizing state and federal policy, legislation, rules and regulations that impact state health cost policy
• Providing technical assistance to state officials on a variety of topics
• Planning, researching, and writing blogs, briefs, reports, and other publications
• Assisting in the development of grant proposals and reports to funders
• Facilitating state-to-state learning and exchange using multiple strategies, both virtual and in-person
• Working with both internal and external stakeholders at the state and national level, effectively communicating information on trends and emerging issues in health policy
• Assisting in staffing and support of NASHP’s policy committees and participating in the planning and implementation of NASHP’s annual conference
• Representing NASHP and relevant project work at meetings and conferences
• Conducting qualitative policy research and analysis
• Contributing to project development and management
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organization to provide technical assistance to state health policy officials
• Writing policy briefs and other related resources aimed at a broad policy audience
• Other duties as necessary

Core Competencies and Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes: 

• Is organized and detail-oriented, and able to manage a complex workload comprised of multiple projects
• Is a skilled communicator with strong writing and analytic skills
• Demonstrated understanding of state health policy and how ideas can be translated into practical policy solutions, including understanding the levers available to states to address costs, as well as health coverage financing
• Understands levers available to states to address disparities, as well as social drivers of health
• Has strong analytic and qualitative research skills
• Interest in leveraging health care cost data to inform state policymaking

Education and Experience:

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience
• Master's degree in public policy, law, public health, or related areas, or equivalent of combination of education and experience

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Some travel will be required. 

Working at NASHP

NASHP offers a flexible work schedule. We are currently operating in a hybrid work arrangement, with one to two days in the office each week, depending on distance from our Washington, DC office.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $70,159 - $87,000. New hires are typically brought in toward the lower end of the range, commensurate with experience and internal equity.

NASHP offers exceptional employee benefits that include:

• A 35-hour work week
• Generous paid time off, including a sabbatical benefit
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• A generous retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• A paid parental leave benefit
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation stipend