Job Description

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Formal job title: Senior Associate, Research and Policy Analysis, Public Health Data Improvement

Project Overview

The public health data improvement project seeks to enhance the ability of public health officials to protect the health and safety of communities through state and federal policy change that would:

• Improve data exchange between health care providers and public health agencies;
• Modernize public health data infrastructure and optimize data use; and
• Strengthen state and local capacity to analyze and use data to inform public policy.

Position Overview

The senior associate supports the public health data improvement project's efforts to strengthen state and local capacity to use data to target resources and design and evaluate policies to improve specific health outcomes. Under the direction of the senior manager, public health data improvement, and under the guidance of the officer, state policy, public health data improvement, the senior associate produces and manages research and publications; contributes to the planning and execution of stakeholder meetings and outreach; strategizes and collaborates closely with colleagues working on related Pew initiatives; oversees contracts with external partners; and assists with programmatic priorities as needed.

The senior associate position is located in Pew's Washington, DC office and is eligible for up to 60% telework. The position has a set time frame that could be extended based on the success of the program, funding sources, and board decisions on continued support.

Responsibilities:

• Help identify a set of states that have demonstrated effective analysis and use of data to improve public health. Contribute to efforts to engage those states in order to identify the policies and practices that have led to such success.
• Lead and contribute to research and publications by drafting research and methodology plans; conducting literature reviews, landscape scans, and policy analysis; identifying, conducting outreach to, and convening relevant national- and state-level stakeholders; identifying contractors as needed and managing and reviewing their work products; drafting and editing publications (e.g. fact sheets, issue briefs, and/or case studies); and conducting quality control and fact-checking.
• Help plan and execute convenings with experts to determine opportunities to promote widespread uptake of policies and practices that enable state health departments to effectively analyze and use data to improve public health.
• Collaborate with external partners to develop and execute a strategy to disseminate publications to relevant stakeholders for maximum impact.
• Collaborate with program, government relations, legal affairs, communications, research support, event services, and other colleagues to advance the goals of the project and help ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures.
• Develop and enhance knowledge of subject matter by monitoring publications, participating in conferences and other professional development activities, tracking the development and implementation of relevant public policy and trends in the public health field, and identifying the positions of influential stakeholders on key policy issues.
• Contribute to and participate in Pew-wide projects as requested.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of four years' experience in health care, health policy, and/or public policy.
• Demonstrated qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills, including an ability to synthesize complex information and identify themes and policy implications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated abilities to adapt to different writing styles and to convey complex topics to an educated lay audience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Experience thinking strategically and creatively, adjusting to changing circumstances, remaining attentive to details, and exercising sound judgment in problem-solving. Capacity to use these skills proactively to move complex projects forward while working collegially toward common goals.
• Demonstrated time and project management skills, including an ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high-level of organization. Experience establishing a systematic course of action to ensure project completion.

Travel

This position requires up to 20% domestic travel to meetings and conferences.

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.

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