Junior Policy Analyst Full Time NEW

About Us 

We are a mission-driven consulting and policy advisory firm dedicated to improving outcomes across healthcare and human services systems. Our team partners with state agencies, Medicaid programs, behavioral health providers, and community-based organizations to solve complex policy and operational challenges. We blend deep expertise in health policy, program design, and stakeholder engagement to deliver solutions that advance equity, strengthen systems, and support sustainable change. 

About the Role 

We are seeking a Junior Policy Analyst to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys translating complex policy issues into clear insights, and is motivated by the opportunity to directly support impactful projects across Medicaid, behavioral health, and cross-sector systems. This role would report to the Director Policy and Partnerships but work cross collaboratively. 

In this position, you will serve as a key contributor across multiple workstreams while also owning the day-to-day management of one or more projects. You’ll work closely with internal teams and client partners to conduct policy research, prepare high-quality materials, and help ensure forward momentum on strategic initiatives. 

If you enjoy digging into complicated policy topics, synthesizing information quickly, and collaborating with teams to advance meaningful work, we’d love to connect. 

Key Responsibilities  

Policy Analysis & Research 

• Conduct policy research and analysis across a range of healthcare and cross-sector topics, including, but not limited to, Medicaid policy and program regulations, reimbursement and billing rules, Medicaid work requirements, criminal-legal policy intersections with healthcare, and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment models. 
• Interpret federal and state policy guidance, regulations, and program requirements and assess implications for clients and stakeholders. 
• Synthesize complex policy and regulatory information into concise summaries, briefing documents, and actionable recommendations. 

Project Management & Execution 

• Strong ability to project manage and track details on multiple projects including activities like agenda setting, task tracking, timeline management, and coordination of deliverables. 
• Support management of meetings and work sessions to ensure they are well-structured, focused, and outcome-oriented, with clear documentation of decisions and next steps. 

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration 

• Support engagement with complex, cross-sector stakeholder groups, helping to navigate differing priorities and contribute to consensus-building efforts. 
• Serve as a primary note-taker and follow-up for client and stakeholder meetings, ensuring clarity, accountability, and shared understanding. 
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to support a coordinated and integrated approach across projects and clients. 

Communications & Deliverables 

• Develop high-quality presentation decks, briefing materials, and written deliverables that translate technical and policy concepts into accessible, decision-ready insights. 
• Support the Director of Policy and Partnerships by developing content for meetings, presentations, and external communications as needed. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in a relevant field (including but not limited to: Public Health, Social Work, Public Policy). 
• Strong ability to understand, interpret, and apply health policy concepts — particularly within Medicaid and behavioral health. 
• Demonstrated skill in synthesizing large amounts of complex information into clear, simplified, and compelling summaries. 
• Excellent presentation development skills; ability to craft materials that are visually engaging and strategically structured. 
• Quick thinker who is action-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-moving consulting environment. 
• Highly organized with strong project management abilities and attention to detail. 
• Team-oriented mindset with a genuine desire to learn, adapt, and contribute across diverse projects and workstreams. 

Preferred Skills 

• Professional or internship experience in government, nonprofit, or healthcare provider settings  
• Demonstrated experience analyzing health policy and translating findings into insights  
• Experience in the behavioral health field 

What We Offer 

• The anticipated salary range for this role is $80,000-$90,000, based on experience  
• Fully remote position (no commute!)  
• The opportunity to work at a fast-paced startup with a collaborative and mission driven team   
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and company holidays 
• Tax free reimbursement plan for eligible healthcare expenses  
• Supplemental pay for any federal and state parental leave so employees receive their full salary for the duration of any paid benefit 
• 401(k) retirement plan available