Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Center for American Progress
Job overview
The Associate Director, Health Policy at Center for American Progress leads original health policy research and analysis to expand healthcare accessibility and affordability, influencing progressive health policy development.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves conducting quantitative and qualitative health policy research, writing policy reports and briefs, engaging with media, developing new policy ideas, building partnerships, representing the organization with policymakers and media, collaborating with other policy teams, and potentially supervising a research associate.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $77,000 to $92,400 per year and a full competitive benefits package.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably an advanced degree in a related field, at least six years of policy analysis experience, strong quantitative skills with tools like Excel, Stata, or R, deep knowledge of U.S. healthcare policy, exceptional writing and communication skills, and ability to manage multiple projects independently.
Work environment and culture
The work environment is fast-paced and collaborative, emphasizing progressive values, bold reforms, and cross-team cooperation within the Inclusive Growth department.
Company information
Center for American Progress is a progressive policy institute focused on addressing economic inequities and advancing inclusive growth through policy research and advocacy.
Team overview
The Associate Director will work within the Health Policy team under the Inclusive Growth department, collaborating with senior fellows and other policy experts, with potential supervisory responsibilities.
Job location and travel
The job is based on-site in Washington, D.C.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to influence bold, evidence-driven health policy reforms and engage directly with policymakers, media, and coalition partners in a high-impact, fast-moving policy environment.
Company overview
The Center for American Progress (CAP) is a public policy research and advocacy organization focused on progressive issues. They generate revenue through donations, grants, and partnerships with like-minded organizations. Founded in 2003 by John Podesta, CAP has played a significant role in shaping policy debates in the United States, particularly in areas such as economic policy, healthcare, and climate change. Their work includes publishing research reports, hosting events, and providing policy recommendations to lawmakers.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in health policy analysis, especially your experience with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance markets, as well as your quantitative skills using tools like Excel, Stata, or R.
Emphasize your track record of producing original research and policy proposals that address health care affordability and pro-competitive reforms, along with your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Center for American Progress' official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of visibility and consideration for the Associate Director, Health Policy role.
Connect with current members of the Health Policy team or Inclusive Growth department on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent policy reports or public events they’ve hosted, or by expressing your enthusiasm for progressive health reforms.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'health policy research,' 'quantitative analysis,' 'Medicare,' 'Medicaid,' 'policy proposals,' 'progressive health policies,' and 'stakeholder engagement' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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